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YUBEC, Ashaley Botwe, Accra (2026)

06/05/2026

How are the top Forbes-ranked African billionaires supporting the growth and resilience of the next generation of businesses on the continent, sending the elevator back down?

In THE CHAMPIONS series, YUBEC profiles and celebrates the billionaires who have built concrete, active programs to fund, train, mentor, and invest in young African entrepreneurs and small businesses — across Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and the continent at large.

No fluff. No vague pledges. Only the ones with programs you can actually access, apply to, and benefit from.

The sixth and last, but definitely not the least to be featured in this series is Patrice Motsepe, the $4.3B South African billionaire's impact.

The Motsepe Foundation's dedicated youth enterprise pillar connects young entrepreneurs to investors and networks through the annual Information & Opportunities Youth-Tech Expo. R200M+ is allocated across 23 District Municipality forums covering youth-owned enterprises across all 9 South African provinces.

The Golden Circle Award is the Motsepe Foundation's highest recognition for social entrepreneurs under their Employment and Entrepreneurship programme.

Nonhle Matsebula, Founder of South Africa's Girl Boss brand was the Motsepe Foundation's 2025 Golden Circle Winner.

Tip: Visit this website to learn more about how to benefit from numerous opportunities. https://lnkd.in/daemTNVk

Thank you Patrice Motsepe for sending the elevator back down in South Africa.

05/05/2026

How are the top Forbes-ranked African billionaires supporting the growth and resilience of the next generation of businesses on the continent, sending the elevator back down?

In THE CHAMPIONS series, YUBEC profiles and celebrates the billionaires who have built concrete, active programs to fund, train, mentor, and invest in young African entrepreneurs and small businesses — across Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and the continent at large.

No fluff. No vague pledges. Only the ones with programs you can actually access, apply to, and benefit from.

The fifth to be featured in this series is Naquib Sawiris, the $5.6B Egyptian billionaire and his family's support through Sawiris Foundation, Naquib Sawiris Charitable Fund, Orascom Construction and Onsi Sawiris scholarship.

In partnership with Gemini Africa,UNDP & the EU, the Sawiris Foundation funds micro-credit, SME seed capital & the Upper Egypt Startup Incubator for youth-led social enterprises.

Since 2001, the Sawiris family has invested millions in economic empowerment, social, education & Scholarships, health etc, reaching 560,000+ beneficiaries across Egypt.

Omar Ramadan — Founder & CEO, of FilKhedma, a Sweepsouth company is a beneficiary of the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship program, funded and administered by Orascom Construction and the NNS Foundation.

Tip: Young Egyptians should pay attention to this link for opportunities from the Sawiris Foundation https://lnkd.in/dUi62AKA

Thank you Naquib Sawiris for sending the elevator back down in Egypt and the rest of the continent.

Forbes Sawiris Foundation for Social Development

02/05/2026

How are the top Forbes-ranked African billionaires supporting the growth and resilience of the next generation of businesses on the continent, sending the elevator back down?

In THE CHAMPIONS series, YUBEC profiles and celebrates the billionaires who have built concrete, active programs to fund, train, mentor, and invest in young African entrepreneurs and small businesses — across Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and the continent at large.

No fluff. No vague pledges. Only the ones with programs you can actually access, apply to, and benefit from.

Fourth to be featured in this series is Johann Rupert & family, the $16.1B South African billionaire's support through the Business Partners Limited.

Founded as the Small Business Development Corporation in 1979 by Rupert himself, this institution has spent 45 years financing and mentoring thousands of African SMEs — providing loans, equity, and hands-on business support to small businesses across the continent.

Kanyi Feza's Precious Dishes Restaurant in Kigali, Rwanda received funding, expertise and support from Business Partners Limited to grow.

Tip: Follow the link below to apply for their financing program, good luck! https://lnkd.in/dGDsfJEw

Thank you Johann Rupert and family for sending the elevator back down to young businesses on the African continent.

30/04/2026

How are the top Forbes-ranked African billionaires supporting the growth and resilience of the next generation of businesses on the continent, sending the elevator back down?

In THE CHAMPIONS series, YUBEC profiles and celebrates the billionaires who have built concrete, active programs to fund, train, mentor, and invest in young African entrepreneurs and small businesses — across Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and the continent at large.

No fluff. No vague pledges. Only the ones with programs you can actually access, apply to, and benefit from.

Third to be featured in this series is AbdulSamad Rabiu, the $11.2B Nigerian billionaire's ASR Africa's Mentorship Program. This is a $100M annual pledge running 3-months university-based mentorship programmes across Nigeria, with entrepreneurship as a core pillar.

Graduating mentees receive the Abdul Samad Rabiu Achievers Award — and the IPDP fully funds young Africans for international professional placements.

Aminatu Mustapha of Alqalam University Katsina, Nigeria is a beneficiary of this program.

Tip: Read more about the program here and how to potentially benefit: https://lnkd.in/dhrv8iev

Thank you AbdulSamad Rabiu for sending the elevator back down in Nigeria and for the continent.

29/04/2026

How are the top Forbes-ranked African billionaires supporting the growth and resilience of the next generation of businesses on the continent, sending the elevator back down?

In THE CHAMPIONS series, YUBEC profiles and celebrates the billionaires who have built concrete, active programs to fund, train, mentor, and invest in young African entrepreneurs and small businesses — across Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and the continent at large.

No fluff. No vague pledges. Only the ones with programs you can actually access, apply to, and benefit from.

Second to be featured in this series is Nicky Oppenheimer & Family, the $10.6B South African billionaire's support through the South African Future Trust Project.

In 2020 A R1 billion ($57M) fund was established, providing interest-free loans directly to 9,000+ SMMEs — sustaining 90,000 employee payrolls. The Trust continues backing small business growth until December 2040, including annual entrepreneurship awards.

South Africa's Sarah Motshwane Sebetol of Branding Solutions Pty Ltd, was part of six winners from the 2023/2024 Trust Awardees.

Tip: Check the website of the Trust Awards here if interested in knowing more: https://southafricanfuturetrust.org/

Thank you Nicky Oppenheimer for sending the elevator back down in South Africa.

Wodemaya 360 IDEAS

28/04/2026

Here is how the top Forbes-ranked African billionaires are supporting the growth and resilience of the next generation of businesses on the continent, sending the elevator back down.

In THE CHAMPIONS series, YUBEC profiles and celebrates these billionaires who have built concrete, active programs to fund, train, mentor, and invest in young African entrepreneurs and small businesses — across Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and the continent at large.

No fluff. No vague pledges. Only the ones with programs you can actually access, apply to, and benefit from.

First to be featured in this series is Aliko Dangote, the $28.5B Nigerian billionaire's World Economic Forum– Dangote African Fellowship.

Now in its 12th year, this programme fully funds young African SME leaders to join the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Community — covering all costs for a 6-year fellowship. Over 80 young Africans active at any time.

Ghana's Alloysius Attah, Co-Founder & CEO of Farmerline Group, Ghana was among the program's class of 2024.

Tip: Monitor the World Economic Forum website for the annual YGL nomination opening (usually in the first half of the year).

Thank you Aliko Dangote for sending the elevator back down. 360 IDEAS

27/04/2026

Exciting!

"THE CHAMPIONS — Africa's Billionaires Backing Young Innovators & SMEs"

Africa produces billionaires. But which ones are sending the elevator back down?

In THE CHAMPIONS series, we profile the top Forbes-ranked African billionaires who have built concrete, active programs to fund, train, mentor, and invest in young African entrepreneurs and small businesses — across Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and the continent at large.

No fluff. No vague pledges. Only the ones with programs you can actually access, apply to, and benefit from.

📲 Follow this page, turn on notifications, and share every single post as we roll out the series soon — because every young African entrepreneur deserves to know who is already in their corner.

No one is coming to save us, we got to do it ourselves! Wodemaya Goshers Nänä Teä N.K. Ntim MTN Ghana

16/04/2026

Help us welcome aboard our new team member.

As the lead for diaspora Affairs and engagement, Steve Amoah will help us mobilize the African diaspora and diplomatic engagements to drive SME growth through innovation, partnerships, and sustainable development.

31/03/2026

These are warriors who need our support to thrive and win! Help us reach them!

In fulfillment of our 2025 Christmas Hamper campaign Promise.

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30/03/2026

YUBEC Financial Support Package For Women Entrepreneurs with Disability.

We are offering targeted financial support to women entrepreneurs with disabilities whose businesses need a simple but critical boost to grow and thrive.

Support is need-based and tailored to each beneficiary.

In fulfilment of our 2025 Christmas Hamper Campaign Promise.

Please recommend any if you know and help us share as wide as possible. Thank you.

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30/03/2026

This is exactly where the mission of YUBEC becomes vital.

We exists to strategically bridge the gap between young entrepreneurs and the vast opportunities within multinational corporations, diplomatic institutions, and global business ecosystems present in Ghana.

By connecting SMEs to these powerful networks, we are not only supporting business growth but actively building pathways for scalability, profitability, and long-term sustainability.

The vision is clear: a thriving ecosystem where Ghanaian youth-led enterprises are competitive, well-supported, and positioned to drive economic transformation. Entrepreneurship is the engine—but YUBEC is the catalyst that ensures that the engine runs effectively, efficiently, and at scale.

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