Press Release: Applications for Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2019 Open 1st January on TEFConnect

Applications for Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2019 Open 1st January on TEFConnect

§    The Tony Elumelu Foundation will open the 5^th Entrepreneurship Programme application cycle on Jan 1^st , 2019

§    Applications will be hosted on the largest digital networking platform for African entrepreneurs, TEFConnect -www.tefconnect.com

On the 1st of January 2019, at 12am, WAT, the Tony Elumelu Foundation will begin accepting applications for the fifth cycle of its Entrepreneurship Programme. 1,000 selected applicants will join the current 4,470 beneficiaries of the Programme.

Since 2015, the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme – the only African-funded entrepreneurial catalyst of its kind – has empowered 4,470 African entrepreneurs, with seed capital of $5,000 each; twelve weeks of accelerated online business training; access to experienced mentors; and membership of Africa’s largest entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Beneficiaries of the Programme have been profiled in global media, including the Forbes [Africa] 30 Under 30 list. They have attracted the attention of investors, as well as have been recipients of awards, including the Google Impact Challenge and the Chivas’ “The Venture” Award for Social Entrepreneurs.

The Entrepreneurship Programme has facilitated exchanges between African entrepreneurs and local and global public sector leaders, investors and development partners, raising their business profiles, scaling their opportunities, showcasing their innovation and identifying ways to further strengthen the business environment in Africa. In June 2018, the Foundation convened a forum with President Emmanuel Macron of France and young African entrepreneurs. In October 2018, the Foundation was proud to have President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana and President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya address the gathering of young African entrepreneurs at the TEF Entrepreneurship Forum.

The Foundation’s investment, impact and commitment to advancing entrepreneurship is predicated on the belief that Africa’s entrepreneurs hold the key to unlocking the potential of the continent and facilitating the transformation of Africa.  With this objective, the Tony Elumelu Foundation launched the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, its US$100 million flagship programme to identify over a period of 10 years, 10,000 African startups and entrepreneurs, with ideas that have the potential to transform the African continent. Its goal is to invest in businesses that together can generate at least 1,000,000 new jobs and contribute at least $10 billion in new annual revenues across Africa.

The TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is open to citizens and legal residents of all African countries, who run businesses based in Africa that are less than three years old. Business ideas that are yet to launch are also encouraged.

The 2019 Applications will be hosted on the largest digital networking platform for African entrepreneurs – TEFConnect onwww.tefconnect.com.

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President Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya addressing young African entrepreneurs at the 2018 TEF Entrepreneurship Forum

Tony O. Elumelu, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and President Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana pose with a beneficiary of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme at the 2018 TEF Entrepreneurship Forum.

A cross-section of excited young African entrepreneurs at the 2018 TEF Entrepreneurship Forum

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“Africa’s Future is in African Hands.” – Tony O. Elumelu at TEF Forum 2018

Pix Caption – TEF Cover 1, 2, 3 and TEF 1: Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu and The President, Republic of Ghana, Dr, Nana Akufo-Addo, at the TEF Entrepreneurship Forum 2018, the largest gathering of young African entrepreneurs, and the launch of TEF Connect, the world’s largest digital platform for African Entrepreneurs , organised by The Tony Elumelu Foundation in Lagos on Thursday TEF 4:  l-r: Governor, Kebbi State, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu ; Trustee, Tony Elumelu Foundation(TEF) and CEO, Avon Medicals, Dr Awele Elumelu; Business Information Specialist, TEF, Mr Folarin Aiyegbusi; Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu; President, Republic of Ghana, Dr, Nana Akufo-Addo; Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulahi Abubakar , at the TEF Entrepreneurship Forum 2018, the largest gathering of young African entrepreneurs, and the launch of TEF Connect, the world’s largest digital platform for African Entrepreneurs , organised by The Tony Elumelu Foundation in Lagos on Thursday

“Entrepreneurship is the Key to Unlocking Economic Development on Our Continent,” Tony Elumelu Says at the Largest Annual Gathering of African Entrepreneurs, The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum

Thursday, October 25, 2018: 5,000 African entrepreneurs, private and public sector leaders and the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem convened in Lagos on Thursday, October 25, 2018 for the annual Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Forum. The event is a unique opportunity for bringing together young business talent, creating dynamic networks and transmitting the message to policymakers that a vibrant and responsible private sector will deliver economic transformation.

Now in its fourth year, the Forum marked the graduation of the 2018 cohort of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, following a rigorous nine-month period of training, mentorship and funding, which brought the total number of beneficiaries of the Programme to 4,470, with over 300,000 applications received to date.

One of the highlights was the unveiling of TEFConnect, a revolutionary digital community that brings together the complete entrepreneurship ecosystem across Africa and beyond, including entrepreneurs, investors and the broader business community on one platform, connecting them digitally with three vital elements for success – capital, market and business tools. Africa is riding a wave of rapid technological driven change in payment systems, education, agriculture and infrastructure and TEFConnect fulfills a critical role in linking entrepreneurs across the continent.

Commencing with a series of goodwill messages from key stakeholders in the investment, governmental and development communities, the event featured a pitching competition, panel discussions, as well as a vibrant interactive session between His Excellency, President Nana Akufo-Addo and the entrepreneurs, moderated by TEF Founder, Tony O. Elumelu. It also featured a session on the role of the private sector in the economic development of Africa with Dr. Awele Elumelu, TEF Trustee, Founder, Avon Medical and Gavi Champion for Immunisation in Africa; moderated by CNNMoney Africa Correspondent, Eleni Giokos. Parminder Vir, CEO, Tony Elumelu Foundation also unveiled the TEF Impact Documentary, featuring success stories of the Tony Elumeluu Entrepreneurs.

Tony Elumelu reiterated his commitment to championing Africa’s economic development by supporting and training a new generation of entrepreneurs, whose successes can transform the continent, delivering opportunity, job creation and social impact:

“Our Foundation and its unique approach of training, mentoring and funding have proven that entrepreneurship is the key to unlocking economic transformation of our continent. I believe so strongly that success can be democratized and if we can match ambition to opportunities, this extraordinary generation can achieve anything,” said Tony Elumelu.  “With TEFConnect, we have created a tool, that provides a digital platform to host ideas, champion success and demonstrates Africans ability to use the most advanced technologies to take charge of their economic destinies.”

His Excellency, President Nana Akudo-Addo of Ghana underlined the importance of galvanizing the broad entrepreneurship eco-system, calling on public sector representatives to encourage, support and replicate the work of the Tony Elumelu Foundation in their respective regions.

Speaking on the importance of putting the right policies in place, President Nana Akufo-Addo said: “Nothing is changed or developed on its own. People must get up, speak, have discussions and change the dialogue.”

Since its inception, the Tony Elumelu Foundation has empowered African entrepreneurs across the continent with a $5,000 non-refundable seed grant, a bespoke training programme designed specifically for the African environment and access to a dedicated group of mentors, significantly contributing to economic growth, job creation and revenue generation

The Forum was attended by key players in the private and public sector including Governor, Kebbi State, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu; Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulahi Abubakar; President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nike Akande; Former Governor, Cross River State, HE Donald Duke and Former Governor of Anambra State, HE Peter Obi, among others.

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Afar sano ka dib salkii socdaalka

Waxaan qeyb ka ahaa kana qeyb galay munaasabadda loo qabtay arday saddex kuliyad isugu jiray oo ka qalin jabiyey jaamacadda Geeska Afrika.

Marka laga tago tiro kooban waa da'yar afar sano u soo adkaystay inay mar uun dhameystaan heerka koobaad ee tacliinta.

31-dii December safar dheer ka dib waxaa fadhi ka duwan kii fasalka wada qaatay arday wiilal iyo gabdho leh, macalimiin,waalidiin iyo marti sharaf kale.


Si isaga dhaw sidii hore ayey uga mideysnaayeen dareenka farxadda huwan muddadii lagu sugnaa golihii munaasabadda

Koox-koox ayaan u dhex galayey anoo kula tidcan farxadda balse doonaya inaan wax ka ogaado filashada saaxiibada socdaalkii uu isku-keen sidkay maadama jaamacadi dhamaatay.

Waxay ila wadaageen barkood sheekooyin hoose waxaa ka mid ahaa inuu jiro shaki ku maran oo ka haysta dhanka shaqo helista.

Balse kuwo ayaa ii hogo-tusaaleeyey doonis kale oo ah inay isku hawlayaan hir-gelinta hal abuur, kuwa waxay laabta ku hayaan arrimo u gaara.

Weydiimaha kale ee dhegehayga ku dhacayey jawaabahoodu ay u janjeereen is bogaadin waxaa ka mid ahaa sii wadidda wax-barashada heerarkeeda kale.

Kolba qofka hadalka qaata ee masraxa ka soo muuqda waxaa lagu soorayey sacab iyo sawir, waxaa ku larnaa munaasabadda madadaalo.

Waxay ka sinaayeen ardayda, maamulka jaamacadda iyo martida kale dareenka farxadda oo waxayba u ahaayeen marti

Xaaladihii adkaa ee waayadii Muqdisho iyo kuwii tacliinta u gaar ahaa muusood farxaddi ku dheehan tahay ayaan ku xusayney.

Wasiiru dawlaha wasaaradda wax-barashada Soomaaliya ayaa ka mid ahaa marti sharaftii u hambalyeeyey ardeyda.

Waxa uu maamulka ku bogaadiyey inay xoogga saaraan soo saaridda arday aqoon u leh culuumta muhiimka u ah dalka iyo dadka.

Martidii kale ee kulan ka soo qeyb galay waxaa ka mid ahaa xildhibaan Dalxa, oo inta badan ku dheeraaday ahmiyadda wax-barashada.

Gudoomiyaha jaamacadda Geeska Afrika Maxamed Cusmaan Abba Sheekh ayaa sheegay inay ka go'an tahay soo saaridda arday wax gal ah.

Munaasabadda ayaa ugu dambeyn ku soo dhamaatay shahaado bixin, isku mar-xabayn, iyo sawiro la wada galay.

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Xiriirku- ka xoog badan xoolo la xareysto

Dhammaan noolaha caaqilka iyo san ku neefleyda kale kama maarmaan iney rafiiq yeeshaan, Qormadaan waxaan ku bidhaamin doonaa muhiimadda xiriirka oo ah hilinka saaxiibbo lagu hanto.

Xiriirku waxa uu  saameyn ballaaran ku leeyahay caafimaadka iyo farxadda qofka, midka wanaagsan waxa uu yareeyaa wel-welka, wuxuu na siiyaa isku kalsooni, wuxuu ka hortagaa inaan godka keli-nimada galno.

Daahnaanta xiriirka waxaa ka durdura dabeecado didmo leh sida barashada balwadda, kuwaa oo kugu hoggaamin kara hab-nololeed suurad rogan, dhiraandhirin ayaa lagu yiri xiriirku waxa uu muhiim u yahay daryeelka nafsaaniga ah.

Si kale waa sil-silad isku keenta dadweynaha balse waa mareeg qofkii u qasdaa uu iska  siibi karo ama uu isku sidki karo, waa dunta dadka u kala dab qaadda dareenkooda isku duwda, waa dhaqan soo jiray waase la sii hormariyey markii la arkay nuxurkiisa durugsan.

Xiriirku waa doonis aasaasi u ah inuu yeesho qofka aadanaha ah, daneeyaasha hab-dhaqanka dadka ayaa ku qeexay dabci nagu maran.

Xiriirku sidiisa badan waxa uu ka unkamaa shaqada, iskuulka, deegaanka ,madasha ururada, kooxaha cayaaraha, iyo baraha bulshada oo noqday ilo sahla isla socodka.

Khuburada cilmi nafsiga waxay sheegeen in xiriirku uu na siinayo dareen dugaaleed, macnaha xiriirka xooggan waa garab ku hareer taagan iyo han sare oo isku duuban.

Sababtoo ah waxaad ka heleysaa taageero iyo dhiir-gelin xilliyada aad aadka ugu baahantahay talo iyo toosin wakhtiga adag sida xaaladaha kediska u dhaca.

Maal badan oo aad tabcato waxa uu kugu dhaafi karaa si sibiq ah (deg deg ah) balse saaxiibo aad kasbato way ka sal adag yihiin xoolo aad xoogga saarto.

60 warbixin oo la daabacay ayaa lagu yiri cabidda sigaarka, culeyska xad-dhaafka ah, cudurrada qaar waxa ay ka wada dhashaan la'aanta xiriir bulsho oo wanaagsan.

Hey'adda caafimaadka dunida ee WHO ayaa ogaatay in xiriirka dadweynaha uu muhiim u yahay caafimaad qabkeena.

Daraasado aan tiro laheyn ayaa wada tilmaamay in xiriirka xoogani yahay farxad iyo awood isku dhafan.

Xogtu waxay tiri “qiyaastii 70% farxaddu  waxa ay dadka uga timaadaa xiriirka togan ee aan bulshada la leenahay.”

Sidaa daraadeed hubi inaad wakhti ku bixiso qoyskaada, asaxaabtaada oo dib ula xiriirto jaalo-yaashii iskuuulka, si xiririkaadu u hagaago.

Habab badan ayuu casrigan xiriir kuugu suura-geli karaa  sida wada hadal fool ka fool ah, teleefoon, qoraal, farriin danabeed, iyo baraha bulshada Tv ama raadiye.

Waxaa soo raaca midka luuqadaha jirka sida midaarida (Dhaqdhaqaaq baaq ah oo cid wax lagu garansiiyo siiba dadka dhegaha la’.)

Qoraha buugga “Sidee saaxiibbo loo kasbadaa.” Talooyinkiisa kuwa ugu tunka weyn tan ayaa ka mid ah oo leh  “xasuusnow magacyada asaxaabta,”.

Waxaa jira xiriir xoogan oo ka dhaxeeya awooddaada xiriir iyo guulahaaga noloshada iyo qanacsanaantaada waayaha.

Oraah ayaa leh saaxiibadu waa ubaxa darjiinka nolosha, waxaa kale oo loo arkay wax qofka xassilooni siiya.

Inkastoo lagu kala fara-dhuubaanyahay  xiriir ku dhex yeelashada bulshada kugu xeeran iyo tan kaa baxsanba haddana tiknolojiyadda ayaaba fududeysay.

Qofka oo dareema in xiriirku wax kala maqan yahay waxa ay xal u noqoneysaa yaraanta xiriirkkisa dadweyne.

Xiriirka bulshada oo hagaagana waxa uu dhalayaa midnimo, iska warqab iyo kalsooni dadweynaha ka dhex abuuranta.

Qore:- Axmed Maxamed Maxamuud (Axmed  Haadi)

Farriin-danabeedka; Huuno2016@gmail.com

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Do humans understand each other?

After minute to minute, the world’s people who live on this earth planet are increasing in number rapidly. Some people support the idea of growing populations while some others have suggested disagreement against about the population growth.

There is certainly culture diversity among us. Authentically, in difference of our cultures, traditions, customs and complexions are quite visible to every human being.  Occasionally, we do face or encounter misunderstandings which evolve from dissimilarity of our natural characters or dispositions and personalities.

In history, the human co-ordinations had long record events; in present, it is easy for anyone to communicate people locally or internationally. But on the other hand, there are some attempts which are focusing on world’s openness, simply “globalization”.

Traditional stories tell us or illustrate clear evidences which describe human beings’ different background. Several aspects had been encouraged the misunderstanding of societies, including religions, and tenets.

Conflict is main aspect which causes or confidently acts upon the people, feel, and empathy. Conflict has been taking place since the start of human being existence as from Adam and Eve. We all know that the family of mankind had experienced between the progeny or offspring of Adam and Eve (Hawo). As the fact of the matter, there are escalating conflicts in this world which spearhead some individuals who often safeguard their own fervent interests and deem they can satisfy their needs through continuation of aimless conflicts.

There are some Somali proverbs especially those greatly explain the human’s different let us take one of them “Everyone has particular right on his neck.”  “Everyone thinks his thought is the best “For Instance, family’s members who live single department do not understand each another.

However, the people’s connection or understand seems as the length of our fingers are not equal in appearance, some of them are long and strong. Similarly, the mankind characters are different in like that way.  It is hard to get individuals who share moral and emotions.

Scientific theory has notified that each person displays for his best character when he in society. Therefore, it is difficult to predict the unique character of individual exactly.  Psychologists repeat suggestion which brightens as a torch the human emotions as deeply and generally.

Today’s modern science and experts have studied unanimously people’s sympathy and empathy which are instincts to the human being.

Sometimes, we see two persons who are quarreling over trifle or valueless thing. We also in a seldom see buddies who are confused on for understanding each other.

Colleges, private school and universities mostly hosts many people mainly young youth who searching knowledge to across global obstacles. These institutions are seen a lot of students have different feels and emotions.

Pupils and their teachers are always make co-operate, hence there are backbites within learners and tutors, the relationship between both sides can be fine or bad.  At that point, we can read and know the existence two possibilities.

Family’s houses regularly, happen misunderstanding events those between children and their parents, there immediately created noise have multilateral sides. Similar episodes occur usually within in society.

In addition, as we know geographically the land has different weather, but some regions shares plants, soil and others. If human had shares interests, values would decrease the miss-understanding within humans.

Confusing of human being is a constant barrier, but it has stages which base on it. The most deteriorate phase is when took a war or begun a hostilities. People naturally had inherited disconnect habits.

People’s concentrations and their interests both habitually do not unite, thus, any person has original character, so it is very complex to find same acts peoples. If find a good administration, it would take part to create sufficient understand.   

Innate characters are complicated situation which faces the human occasionally and it is terrible to distinguish or comprise an essay. Getting for understanding it needs more awareness and multilateral interacts. 

Actually, the existence of human beings misunderstanding is un-covered, controversial and countless. 

The writer: - Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud (Ahmed Haadi)

Huuno2016@gmail.com

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