FastFavs #18: Africa’s Big Leap In Agritech
Lab-grown Meat in Africa; Digital Nomad Visa Law In South Africa; Making the Most of 2024; Melvyn Lubega CEO’s Story; Forbes Africa Under 30 Summit; Opportunities.
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Hey friends,
It’s good to interact with you all after so long. Last week I published an article celebrating one year here on Substack, gave a few updates regarding changes to my usual type of content and shared a gift with all readers— make sure to check it out.
Without further ado, here is the list of the coolest things I found this week. Enjoy!
💬 On My Mind
“The best horses lose when they compete with slower ones, and win against better rivals.” — Antifragile, by Nassim Taleb
📝 What I am Reading
Ripe For Disruption: Africa’s Big Leap In Agritech. By Tiana Cline, Forbes Africa. About insane agriculture advancements in the continent which are not only enhancing food production but also ensuring the sustainability of natural resources. From lab-grown meat to precision farming using drones and soil analysis techniques.
South Africa passes digital nomad visa law amid public concerns. By Ephraim Modise, Techcabal. While some locals welcome the potential for foreign talent to bolster the tech ecosystem, others fear rising living costs and inequality. Concerns persist over unaddressed questions regarding salary requirements, freelancer eligibility and how the government will navigate the complexities as applications pour in.
From the blog:
🎧 What I am Listening
📺 What I am Watching
Melvyn Lubega - CEO’s Story
🚀 Opportunities
African Impact Initiative Challenge 2024. It starts with a self-paced Pre-incubation phase which leads to selecting top-performing ventures for funding and incubation. Deadline: April 15th, 2024.
Tällberg Leaders Mentoring Leaders Program. For emerging leaders with high demonstrated potential and who seek to accelerate their leadership journey, apply to be part of the 2025 program.
Investor Accelerator for Africa. A comprehensive course for experienced professionals, existing investors, and senior operators who aspire to be future ecosystem builders in Africa. Don’t miss out.
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See you next Saturday.
Luimar ;)