
Expand Technology company based in Mauritius, will participate in the final of the Africa Entrepreneurship Awards for 2011. The event will take place on December 8 in Nairobi, Kenya. This is an opportunity for the developer in banking and payment solutions also specializes in the treatment of smart cards to customers across Africa, consolidating its reputation on the African continent.
Award 'Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship will be judged by a panel of experts who considered professionals will use a rigorous selection process. The winning companies will be selected in relation to their ability to conduct business truly sustainable.
Initially, they were nearly 3 300 comers of 48 African countries have entered into the competition, including the Grand Prize is U.S. $ 100,000 and six other prizes of U.S. $ 50 000 each, with 'Coca-Cola Prize' for an 'Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur'.
The competition is the result of collaboration between Legatum, a private investment group Omidyar Network and International, an investment company. "Price Africa Awards celebrates excellence in African business. It helps build a strong network of African entrepreneurs and our ten finalists demonstrate the breadth and depth of entrepreneurial talent across the continent, " said Alan McCormick, Managing Director of Legatum.
The finalists will appear before an international panel of business leaders chaired by Malik Fal, CEO of Endeavor.The gala evening will be held before an audience of businessmen.