Ndarama Works

As we close out another remarkable year, we take a moment to reflect on our shared achievements, celebrate our collective efforts, and look ahead with renewed energy and purpose. This year has been a testament to the power of collaboration, resilience, and shared vision. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire Ndarama Works team for your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment. Your efforts have been instrumental in driving our mission forward. As we close office for the festive period, we want to take a moment to wish everyone a joyful festive season and a happy, prosperous New Year. We look forward to continuing this journey together in the coming year. Dr. Golden Mahove, Precious Mahove, Christopher Knoetze, Christopher Muller, Melanie de Nysschen, Samki Koti, Nic Christoforou, George Makore, Cos Mamhunze, Theodros Denekew, Willie Bedell, MS, Moses Lameck Mfune, Nelson Chisenga, Kgalalelo Mahlodi Lediga, Emile de Kock, Yvonne Habulembe, MBA, BBA,Courage Shumba, Mamotsiba Makara, Thamsanqa Malusi, Teboho Sejake and Previlage Chidzewere. #Teamwork #Collaboration #GlobalImpact #FestiveSeason #NewYear #Rest #Holiday

As we close out another remarkable year, we take a moment to reflect on our shared achievements, celebrate our collective efforts, and look ahead with renewed energy and purpose. This year has been a testament to the power of collaboration, resilience, and shared vision. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire Ndarama Works team for your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment. Your efforts have been instrumental in driving our mission forward. As we close office for the festive period, we want to take a moment to wish everyone a joyful festive season and a happy, prosperous New Year. We look forward to continuing this journey together in the coming year. Dr. Golden Mahove, Precious Mahove, Christopher Knoetze, Christopher Muller, Melanie de Nysschen, Samki Koti, Nic Christoforou, George Makore, Cos Mamhunze, Theodros Denekew, Willie Bedell, MS, Moses Lameck Mfune, Nelson Chisenga, Kgalalelo Mahlodi Lediga, Emile de Kock, Yvonne Habulembe, MBA, BBA,Courage Shumba, Mamotsiba Makara, Thamsanqa Malusi, Teboho Sejake and Previlage Chidzewere. #Teamwork #Collaboration #GlobalImpact #FestiveSeason #NewYear #Rest #Holiday

Ingrid Mhlophe of AB4IR (Africa Beyond the Fourth Industrial Revolution), an enterprise support organization based in South Africa, is currently touring South Korea under the African Development Bank Group’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab (the Lab) program. This initiative, part of the Lab’s Leveraging the Entrepreneurial and Innovation Success of Korea to Strengthen African Enterprise Support identified entrepreneurs and enterprise support organisations with the best business models during a week-long virtual market access and acceleration program. Ingrid shares her experiences and insights from this tour, highlighting how it has been a real eye-opener. 🌍✨ #KOAFEC Ndarama Works Fortunatus Mhlophe Precious Mahove Dr. Golden Mahove Korea Startup Forum Courage Shumba Chamunorwa Aloius Togo

The core idea of this philosophy is that entrepreneurship stems from fundamental aspects of human nature. #Entrepreneurship #HumanNature #Philosophy #Innovation #BusinessMindset

A private session was conducted with the Gachon Cocone School in Seoul, which has proudly attained a WURI 2024 TOP 7 ranking for global innovation. We extend our sincere gratitude to Dean and Distinguished Professor Dayk Jang of Gachon University for this opportunity. Dr. Golden Mahove Courage Shumba Delaine Mottian Rex Bowden Penrita Persadh Christopher Muller Kgalalelo Mahlodi Lediga Josh Choi Tariro Chinaka Jacques Swanepoel Tshiamo Dlamini Seth A. Willie Bedell, MS Yvonne Humbulani Lesley Pinkney @hannan

Africa is a testament to the remarkable talent and innovation flourishing across the continent. Ndarama Works, Catalyze, and Korea Startup Forum under the Africa Tech Startup Forum concluded the first week of the study tour with visits to amazing tech innovation ecosystem players in Seoul, including the Seoul Global Startup Center (GSC), Invest Seoul Samsung Innovation Museum, Gachon University, and FuturePlay. Thank you to the African Development Bank and KOAFEC for sponsoring the project. Precious Mahove Dr. Golden Mahove Rex Bowden Penrita Persadh Courage Shumba Delaine Mottian Christopher Muller

Curious to find out more about COMEUP (컴업)? COMEUP 2024 will present a diverse range of programs, including specialised talks, pitch competitions, and networking opportunities. With 20-24 global startups, including ventures from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, Uganda, Sweden, Japan, Senegal, Kenya, Germany, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rwanda, UK, Morocco, Austria, Denmark, Ghana, and Southeast Asia, and over 200 investors (including NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Amazon), COME UP KOREA is the perfect platform for our startups to make their mark. #africatechstartupforum #comeupkorea #globalinnovation #startupjourney

The Future of African Tech: Part 2. Introducing the next batch of 10 incredible startups. We invite you to connect with these brilliant minds through our Engage B2B Matchmaking platform and explore potential partnerships at COMEUP (컴업). Mkazipreneur Momint NoorNation PATVENTION BEEKEEPERS ShareCARD Tuma Inc. Umurava Winich Inc Zuri Health #atsf #startupshowcase #comeupkorea

🚀 Africa's Technology Sector: A Global Leader in Innovation 🌍 The rapid rise of Africa's #technology sector is undeniable, with the continent positioning itself as a global leader in innovation and socio-economic development. The inaugural YALI Pavilion at the Africa Tech Festival 2024 highlighted this transformation, showcasing the incredible talent and leadership of young African innovators. With the unwavering support of USAID and the YALI Network Regional Leadership Centers, the Pavilion brought together 100 exceptional YALI alumni from 31 countries. This dynamic space featured youth-driven solutions in AgTech, EdTech, FinTech, and HealthTech, with over 4,200 connections and 1,142 meetings facilitated through the Swapcard platform. The Pavilion also provided a powerful platform for early-stage ventures to scale, with 77% of exhibiting businesses operating for less than five years. Notable highlights include companies with a national, regional, and international focus, showcasing the ambitious drive of African entrepreneurs to connect with the world. USAID Africa Trade and Investment Activity in partnership with Ndarama Works and Catalyze provided pitch-readiness and B2B engagement support. Junior Agripreneur Hub Africa and DirectEd Development stood out as exemplary exhibitors. Junior Agripreneur Hub Africa shared how the event sparked new partnerships in #AgriTech and digital education, while Moses Kahure of DirectEd Development emphasized the importance of empowering young talent in #coding and #tech literacy. These impactful conversations are creating lasting change, ensuring Africa's youth are equipped for the technology-driven economy.   Matthew Rees, Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for USAID’s Bureau for Africa, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the transformative power of young African #innovators. The Pavilion served as a beacon of inspiration, where youth-driven solutions are directly addressing Africa’s challenges and paving the way for a brighter future.   The stories shared at the Pavilion—of growth, partnerships, and #innovation—demonstrated that Africa’s youth are not waiting for the future—they are shaping it today. With connections and insights from this powerful event, the #YALIalumni are poised to drive meaningful change, scale their impact, and create a sustainable, prosperous future for the continent. Photo Credits: YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa and Ndarama Works #YALI #YALIAlumni #AfricaTechFestival #YALI100

Our Top 20 startups will visit leading tech firms and investors such as Hyundai, Samsung, and Naver (still TBD). These visits will provide invaluable insights and networking opportunities, positioning our startups for global success. #africatechstartupforum #startupjourney #globalinnovation #comeupkorea