Anzisha Prize judges share what they look for in the next generation of innovators Published by Melissa Mbazo on 12 March 2014 Passion, energy, enthusiasm and a drive to succeed mark out successful entrepreneurs.
The Anzisha Prize: Combating the challenges facing young entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 5 March 2014 “The Anzisha Prize really wants to be there to help encourage and support these young entrepreneurs.”
Why apply for the Anzisha Prize? Past finalists share how they benefited Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2014 Winners of Africa’s premier youth entrepreneurship award share how the prize has helped their businesses.
Young Ugandan creates business management app for SMEs Published by Kate Douglas on 19 February 2014 “When you are selling to consumers they don’t care what technology you use, they only care about what they can do with it.”
Want to apply for the Anzisha Prize? Here are some tips from past finalists Published by Staff Writer on 12 February 2014 Applicants should consider having a clear business plan, a well written application and thorough presentation.
Entries now open for $75,000 youth entrepreneurship prize Published by Staff Writer on 10 February 2014 Anzisha Prize partners with youth NGOs to find Africa’s best young entrepreneurs.
The story of Best Ayiorwoth: Starting a microfinance business at age 19 Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2014 When a young Ugandan orphan had to cut short her high school education, she swore she would take a stand. And she did.
Young CEO invents navigational technology for the blind Published by Kate Douglas on 22 January 2014 The Mubser prototype uses RGB imaging and infrared depth data to help blind people to imagine their surroundings.
21-year-old Tanzanian talks about her soap manufacturing business Published by Staff Writer on 15 January 2014 “Entrepreneurship is a process,” says Domitila Silayo, second runner up for the 2013 Anzisha Prize.
How Cape Town-based Funda wants to change the way we learn Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 December 2013 This business makes education accessible through online learning systems.
How Laetitia Mukungu started her own farming business at the age of 14 Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 December 2013 Laetitia Mukungu is not your average teenager.
Malawi-based entrepreneur has big plans for property listing site Pakwathu Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 December 2013 At the age of 21, Gonjetso Chinyama is the founder of Pakwathu, a website that allows users to search for properties in Malawi.
Eight thoughts on growing your business from five to 50 people Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 November 2013 Strategies for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and achieve sustainable growth.