Ffene , BarCamps and Mariéme Jamme are the One winners of the Africa 2012 competition . However , preparatory brainstorming gatherings , where people meet to share ideas , cement relationships and learn , could form the missing link that helps to create a culture of entrepreneurship and trust , that challenges and empowers the technology entrepreneurs to do more for Africa , and encourages the funders to support them . The competition has shown that Africa has a growing number of innovators . But the challenge is to turn the apps into lucrative business ideas , says Prowork . She says Africa 's tech entrepreneurs need mentoring and funding .
Ffene , BarCamps and Mariéme Jamme are the One winners of the Africa 2012 competition . The competition has shown that Africa has a growing number of innovators . But the challenge is to turn the apps into lucrative business ideas , says Prowork . She says Africa 's tech entrepreneurs need mentoring and funding .