Why aren't young Africans landing the VC cash? 🤔💰 Let's discuss!
🔗 Apply to a timbuktoo incubator or accelerator program (applications are open year round): https://t.co/YP9rtGiKsV
#AfricaRising#StartupTalk#timbuktoo
Africa needs AI built by Africans. The UniPods AI Solutions for Africa Program is now open! A 12-month journey from foundational AI training to real-world launch. Register for the Phase one of the program now: https://t.co/CAgPUYENON
Deadline: March 2 2026
Zambia becomes the 5th country to launch the #UNLEASH Hack under the UniPod .
Hosted by @MukubaUniPod young innovators are co-creating bold solutions around the theme:
“Pollution and the Future of Mining” #UNLEASHHackathon
🌱 RootLab Ignite 2025 is here! 🚀
Are you a bold young innovator ready to turn ideas into real-world solutions?
Get mentorship, prototyping support & industry access from Seed to Impact.
🗓️ Apply by 3rd Aug: https://t.co/fFZGeFsWh2
🌍Apply now for the fully funded AU Climate Action Innovation Hub 2025—African youth & women can showcase climate solutions at the Africa Climate Summit!
🔗 Apply:
1. English - https://t.co/SK2XJCBuYP
2. French - https://t.co/VrXl6nNGMZ
3. Portuguese - https://t.co/KiqbH4LVYY
This is literally my new workflow now:
Real-time research/search → Grok 4
Planning & Reasoning → Grok 4 Heavy
Coding → Claude 4 Sonnet w/ Claude Code
Write Test Cases → Gemini 2.5 Pro
Run Test Cases → Codex
Debug → o3
Bookmark this.
Had a great panel discussion on AI & tech in writing—is it an enabler or a challenge? I spoke on AI as a tool vs. originality, self-publishing & copyright, and making digital opportunities accessible to Zambian authors. Are we enhancing creativity or replacing it? #AI#Writing
As we wrap up 2024 and step into 2025, I’m reminded of something powerful: inspiration is everywhere. And sometimes, it’s not the boardrooms or pitch decks that spark the biggest breakthroughs, it’s the stories we watch on screen.
Let me share a few that have hit home for me...
2024 taught me that the grind doesn’t stop—but neither does the learning. As we step into 2025, I challenge you to find inspiration everywhere. Take the lessons, apply the wisdom, and build something extraordinary.
Here’s the truth: Life as a founder isn’t scripted. It’s raw, unpredictable, and full of plot twists. But the principles remain constant: resilience, innovation, trust, and a relentless belief in your vision.
This series hits deep. It’s a reminder that dreams aren’t enough—you need grit. You need people who believe in the vision as much as you do. And you need to embrace the failures, because that’s where the real growth happens.
This one? A wake-up call. Trust, timing, and loyalty are everything. As founders, we sometimes focus so much on the hustle that we neglect the relationships that matter. Don’t burn bridges while building empires.
Building something new is messy, chaotic, and often downright ridiculous. But this show reminds me: stay in the game. Every setback is a lesson. Every pivot is progress. The only thing standing between you and success is the courage to keep innovating.
Chris Gardner’s story is a masterclass in resilience. When life throws you to the ground—and it will—your ability to stand up, fight harder, and keep chasing the dream is what separates winners from spectators. Success doesn’t ask for permission; it demands persistence.
Exciting news! @netagrowZM has made the WSA 2024 Shortlist in the Environment & Green Energy category!
We’re honored to be among 133 impactful solutions globally, driving progress towards the UN SDGs. Onward to the WSA Global Congress in Hyderabad!
💪The energy was vibrant at the GreenTech Hub launch. 🎯
Our startups brought their innovations to life, sharing bold visions for a sustainable future. Today, we open our doors to the future of African-led green solutions. 🌿 #timbuktoo#GreenTech
Healthy soils are vital for agriculture, food security, and community resilience. MCC partners with countries to improve soil health and productivity, supporting millions of livelihoods.
This #WorldSoilDay, let’s celebrate the power of healthy soils for a sustainable planet!
🌱 BootCamp in Action🚀
🎯From candid moments to collaborations and breakthroughs, the BootCamp equips startups with sustainable business models to drive green innovation. These changemakers are shaping a brighter, greener future for Africa. 🌍
#timbuktoo#GreenTechHub