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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 27

AI can transform Africa, but only if we build the right foundations. We spoke to Data Centre Solutions about why green data centres must be part of Africa’s AI future, and how energy-efficient infrastructure is key to digital sovereignty. 🔗 bit.ly/3ILAwWi
#AfrikMovement #AIforAfrica #SustainableTech

Rethinking AI Infrastructure: Why green data centres must be chosen responsibly

By Jean-Marc Bourreau, Co-founder, Afrik Foundation.

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 4

Watch our co-founder, James Saruchera, on NewsCentralTV
speaking about Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy and its role in shaping sustainable development: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8Dr...

#DigitalAfrica #AfricaRising #SustainableDevelopment #AfricanEconomy #FutureOfFinance

Africa’s Digital Transformation Gains Momentum

YouTube video by News Central TV

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 30

We spoke to Finance Derivative mag about how blockchain-based tokens are emerging as powerful instruments to de-risk lending.
👉https://www.financederivative.com/future-proofing-global-finance-how-blockchain-backed-tokens-unlock-capital-access-in-the-global-south/?amp=1
#DeFi #blockchain #Afrik

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · May 26

#AfrikMovement #ClaimYourAfrik #Web3forAfrica #FundingFreedom #AfricaRising #AfricaDay2025

The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · May 26

Day 1 of Afrik’s public test phase ✅
The response has been 🔥 but we’re just getting started.
💡 Real projects
🗳️ Real votes
🌍 Real community power
Test the platform. Share your thoughts.
Let’s build the future of funding together.
👉 vote.afrik.info

Afrik Foundation

Powering World 4.0

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · May 25

#AfricaDay #AfrikMovement #ClaimYourAfrik #Web3forAfrica #BlockchainForGood #DeFi #FundTheFuture

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · May 25

Today. We Rise.
Afrik is now open for public testing.
👉 Try out the platform
👉 Explore real projects
👉 Vote with your voice
Share your feedback.
Let’s mark Africa Day not just with reflection, but with action.
💚 Join us in testing Afrik: where funding meets freedom.
vote.afrik.info
#AfricaDay2025

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · May 23

#AfrikMovement #ClaimYourAfrik #AfricaRising #FundingFreedom #Web3forAfrica #AIforAfrica #AfricaDay

The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · May 23

It’s happening.
On 25 May (Africa Day), Afrik opens to the public for the first time.
✅ No gatekeepers
✅ No politics
✅ Just Africans funding Africans
Test the platform. Explore real projects. Shape the future.
🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xplo...

Economic Sovereignty. Africa Day, May 25, 2025

YouTube video by Afrik Foundation

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · May 21

We’re days away from public test phase.
Behind the scenes, the team has been building something different - a way to let communities vote on and fund the future they want to see.
We’re almost ready. Stay close.
#AfrikTestPhase #AfrikMovement #AfricaInnovation #ClaimYourAfrik

The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · May 20

“Africa must rethink how it funds its energy future.”
Powerful piece in African Review featuring Afrik co-founder on why we need a new model that puts African voices, priorities, and innovation first.
africanreview.com/energy/afric...

#AfrikMovement #EnergyForAfrica #GreenAfrica #VoteWithAfrik

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · May 16

Africa’s future isn’t just bright, it’s already building. The Tony Elumelu Foundation has empowered over 18,000 young entrepreneurs across 54 countries - proving what’s possible when Africans fund Africans.
We share the same belief: the best solutions come from within. #Entrepreneurship #TEF2025

The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · May 8

Botswana’s farms are going smart. Soil sensors. Mobile dashboards. The tech is local. The impact is global. 🌾
Farming isn't low-tech anymore.
Want to give communities a real vote in the future of food?
Join us www.afrik.info
#AgriTech #FoodSecurity #BotswanaFarms #AfrikX

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · May 7

Namibia is harnessing the sun. Solar startups are powering off-grid communities. Sustainable. Scalable. African-led. This is how the future begins. ☀️
Green energy is urgent. Namibia's clean tech scene is rising fast.
#SolarAfrica #NamibiaInnovation #GreenTech #AfricanInnovation #GreenAfrica

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Apr 30

Great to be at the AI Future Forum in Dubai yesterday🤖💸
AI is transforming finance - from smarter credit to real-time fraud detection. Africa has a major role to play in this shift. The future is intelligent and inclusive.
#AIinFinance #AfrikX #FintechAfrica #FutureOfFinance #Web3Finance

The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Apr 22

📊 FACT: 70% of Africa's population is under 30.
It's time to build with youth at the core.

#AfricanYouth #ClaimYourAfrik #FutureLeaders #YouthOfAfrica #YouthEmpowerment

The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Apr 15

The biggest risk is inaction.
Without new funding models like Afrik, Africa’s innovation potential goes untapped.
Let’s rethink how we finance our future.

#Afrik #EconomicFreedom #InnovationFinance #AfricaFuture

The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Apr 3

By 2030, AI could add $2.9T to Africa’s economy, lift 11M people out of poverty, and create 500K jobs annually. The question now is - how do we lead this transformation, together?
#Africa #Afrik #AfricaEconomy

The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Apr 3

We're here at the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali. About to attend the session on 'Leading in the Age of AI' at #GAISAfrica2025.

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Apr 1

We'll be joining policymakers and leaders at the upcoming World Economic Forum’s Global AI Summit in Rwanda.
#AfricanAI #AfricanTech #GreenEnergy #DeFi
techafricanews.com/2025/04/01/a...

Afrik to Revolutionize Africa’s Economy at Global AI Summit - TechAfrica News

Afrik, a decentralized finance platform, showcases its potential at the Global AI Summit, aiming to reshape Africa’s economic future.

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Mar 31

Africa holds the key to the world’s future workforce. At #GAISAfrica2025, leaders reimagine economic opportunity through AI. As a platform and a movement, Afrik enables Africans to shape and fund the future they want to see.
Check it out here: afrik.info
#AfrikMovement #AfricaRising

Afrik Foundation

Afrik is a revolutionary digital currency designed to unlock Africa’s true economic potential in the 4th industrial revolution. Built on blockchain and powered by clean energy.

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Mar 29

We’re pleased to be invited as a delegate at the Global AI Summit on Africa on 3–4 April 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Our co-founder James Saruchera will be in attendance, joining forces with the leading voices unlocking Africa's economic potential.

#GAISAfrica2025 #AfrikMovement #AfricaRising

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR)

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), AI Rwanda

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Mar 25

🌍 Afrik is powering Africa’s AI & renewable energy future.⚡

A world-first platform driving Africa’s 4IR with real-world utility, not speculation. Combining DeFi & the real economy to fuel impactful investments. t.me/+OQNNy_nChLo...

#DeFiForAfrica #DigitalEconomy #GreenFinance #SustainableGrowth

Afrik Foundation

Afrik is a funding model designed to accelerate Africa’s digital and green energy revolution.By combining decentralized finance, AI ,and sustainable development, Afrik empowers communities, investor...

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The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Mar 22

Powering Africa’s digital & green energy revolution!
Afrik blends DeFi, AI & sustainability to empower communities, investors & policymakers—reshaping Africa’s future. Ready to be part of the change?
t.me/+OQNNy_nChLo...

#Afrik #DeFi #DigitalEconomy #EconomicFreedom #GreenFinance #SustainableGrowth

The Afrik Foundation @afrikfoundation.bsky.social · Mar 20

Visit afrik.info to register your interest and like, comment and share to spread the word ahead of our launch - Afrik - Coming soon.

#Afrik #DeFiForAfrica #DigitalEconomy #EconomicFreedom #GreenFinance #SustainableGrowth

Afrik Foundation

Afrik is a revolutionary digital currency designed to unlock Africa’s true economic potential in the 4th industrial revolution. Built on blockchain and powered by clean energy.

afrik.info