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Derick Kazimoto (2nd from left), co-founder of Black Swan pose for a group photo with other officials after the startup the 2025 MEST Africa Challenge. COURTESY PHOTO

Derick Kazimoto (2nd from left), co-founder of Black Swan pose for a group photo with other officials after the startup the 2025 MEST Africa Challenge. COURTESY PHOTO

Mauritius’ Black Swan Wins the 2025 MEST Africa Challenge

December 3, 2025

The 20 startups that have secure semi-final spots in the MEST Africa Challenge 2025. SCREENSHOT/PC Tech Magazine

The 20 startups that have secure semi-final spots in the MEST Africa Challenge 2025. SCREENSHOT/PC Tech Magazine

Six Ugandan Startups Secure Semi-Final Spots in the MEST Africa Challenge 2025

byNathan Ernest Olupot

October 23, 2025

The top 10 finalists of the 2025 MEST Africa Challenge.

The top 10 finalists of the 2025 MEST Africa Challenge.

Ugandan Startups Secure Finalist Spots in the 2025 MEST Africa Challenge

byNathan Ernest Olupot

November 5, 2025

MEST Africa Challenge; an annual Pan-African pitch competition. File Photo

MEST Africa Challenge; an annual Pan-African pitch competition. File Photo

$50,000 Equity Investment Awaits the Winning Startup at MEST Africa Challenge 2025

byNathan Ernest Olupot

August 28, 2025

Tanzanian Startup, Kilimo Fresh Wins the 2020 MEST Africa Challenge

August 13, 2020

One of the winners of the 2019 MEST Africa Challenge receiving her dummy cheque of USD$50,000 during the MEST Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday 13th, June 2019.

One of the winners of the 2019 MEST Africa Challenge receiving her dummy cheque of USD$50,000 during the MEST Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya on Thursday 13th, June 2019.

Three African Startups Each Win $50k Seed-Fund From MEST Africa

byNathan Ernest Olupot

June 19, 2019

MEST Africa Challenge; an annual Pan-African pitch competition. File Photo

MEST Africa Challenge; an annual Pan-African pitch competition. File Photo

West African Startups Vie for $50,000 in MEST Africa Challenge

August 26, 2024

Lauren Anderson, Co-founder and CEO of Koa Academy receives a certificate of recognition after their startup wins the 2023 MEST Africa Challenge in Accra, Ghana. COURTESY PHOTO / MEST Africa via X (twitter)

Lauren Anderson, Co-founder and CEO of Koa Academy receives a certificate of recognition after their startup wins the 2023 MEST Africa Challenge in Accra, Ghana. COURTESY PHOTO / MEST Africa via X (twitter)

Koa Academy Wins MEST Africa Challenge to Secure $50,000 Investment

byNathan Ernest Olupot

March 25, 2024

Winner of 2022 MEST Africa Challenge, Kwely’s Birame Sock. COURESTY PHOTO

Winner of 2022 MEST Africa Challenge, Kwely’s Birame Sock. COURESTY PHOTO

MEST Africa Challenge Unveils Startups Vying For $50K in Equity

byNathan Ernest Olupot

December 20, 2023