How to get noticed by the Anzisha Prize: Past finalists share their tips Published by Staff Writer on 3 March 2016 Last year’s finalists and winners were happy to share their tips for producing a winning application.
Anzisha Prize increases award to $100,000 and adds $7,500 fellowship Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2016 The 6th Anzisha Prize application phase is now open, and the search is on to find 12 of Africa’s youngest, most innovative social and business entrepreneurs under the age of 22.
Cameroonian puts diabetes to flight with tea manufacturing business Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2016 ‘At first I was doing this just for my mom, but then I realised this could help other people like her in Cameroon, as well as Africa.’
How a 17-year-old started a poultry business in the slums of Dar es Salaam Published by Kate Douglas on 12 February 2016 Sirjeff Dennis was five when he witnessed a neighbour lose her seven-month old son to malnutrition, and it created a passion to fight hunger in his community.
Survey provides glimpse into the world of young entrepreneurs in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 11 February 2016 The Anzisha Prize this week published the ‘Anzisha Youth Entrepreneurship Survey 2016’, which provides a snapshot of the realities facing young entrepreneurs in Africa.
Don’t wait for others to solve your problems, says Ethiopia’s education visionary Published by Staff Writer on 5 February 2016 ‘If we don’t stand up for the things that we are passionate about, then who will?’
Meet the young woman with a healthcare service for Nigeria’s low-income families Published by Staff Writer on 29 January 2016 Here is how Nigerian Blessing Kwomo (20) started her holistic healthcare company that tackles the cause of illness.
Young Ghanaian builds footwear company with a difference Published by Staff Writer on 21 December 2015 Mabel Suglo shares how her grandmother’s leprosy inspired her to start EcoShoes in Kumasi.
How this 22-year-old aims to shake up online shopping in Cameroon Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2015 Fabrice Alomo is the Cameroonian entrepreneur behind an innovative business that aims to solve many of the challenges surrounding online shopping in his country.
How Africa’s top young entrepreneur for 2015 wants to solve the jobs crisis Published by Staff Writer on 3 December 2015 We talk to Anzisha’s Grand Prize winner from Nigeria about how he got into entrepreneurship and the problems he wants to solve.
MTV Africa boss shares seven tips for business success Published by Staff Writer on 26 November 2015 ‘Don’t ever rest on the laurels of what you created today because there is always somebody else trying desperately to create more, do something better,’ says Alex Okosi.
Nigerian job placement technology entrepreneur wins Anzisha 2015 Grand Prize Published by Staff Writer on 19 November 2015 The Anzisha Prize is thrilled to announce this year’s winner of the grand prize in the fifth year of Africa’s premier award for youth entrepreneurship, Chris Kwekowe, founder of Slatecube.
Six tips for young entrepreneurs to overcome common challenges Published by Staff Writer on 16 November 2015 Young entrepreneurs typically face exceptional challenges getting businesses off the ground.
Drivers get a motorbike: The Ugandan with a clever model for e-commerce delivery Published by Staff Writer on 28 October 2015 Daniel Mukisa has developed a strategic business and employee remuneration model that has helped his e-commerce delivery service grow quickly in Uganda.