From Idea to Scale: Why Africa’s entrepreneurs must apply to ABH now Published by Staff Writer on 28 April 2026 Applications for the 2026 edition of Africa’s Business Heroes have been extended. The new deadline is May 7, 2026.
Africa’s entrepreneurs are building the future and time is running out to join them Published by Staff Writer on 23 April 2026 Applications for the 2026 edition of Africa’s Business Heroes close on 28 April 2026.
The Tanzanian businesswoman seeing millions in fish feed Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 April 2026 This year, Tanzanian entrepreneur Diana Orembe expects her business, NovFeed, to generate well over $1 million in sales.
Africa’s Business Heroes launches 8th edition with $1.5m in funding available for African entrepreneurs Published by Nelly Murungi on 5 March 2026 Africa’s Business Heroes is calling on African entrepreneurs who are building businesses defining the continent’s future.
Diana Orembe from Tanzania Wins the 7th Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition Published by Press Office on 17 February 2026 Africa’s Business Heroes concluded its 7th edition with Diana Orembe, Co-Founder of NovFeed from Tanzania, emerging as the overall winner.
Jerry Yang announced as the newest judge for the Africa’s Business Heroes Summit and Grand Finale in Kigali Published by Press Office on 7 December 2025 The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) initiative is pleased to announce that Jerry Yang will join the judging panel at the 7th ABH Summit & Grand Finale on December 12-13, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda.
Africa’s entrepreneurs are defining the continent’s future – one idea at a time Published by Press Office on 26 November 2025 Across Africa, a new generation of entrepreneurs is quietly transforming the continent’s economic and social landscape.
Meet the Top 10 Heroes: Africa’s Business Heroes gears for the 7th ABH Summit in Kigali Published by Press Office on 20 November 2025 The Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition will host the 7th ABH Summit and Grand Finale in Kigali, Rwanda, on 12–13 December 2025.
Africa’s Business Heroes announces 2025 Top 10 Finalists Published by Press Office on 15 September 2025 The Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition is proud to announce the Top 10 Finalists of 2025.
Africa’s Business Heroes announces Top 20 Entrepreneurs advancing to the Semi-Finals in Dakar Published by Press Office on 1 September 2025 The Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition today revealed the Top 20 entrepreneurs selected to advance to the 2025 Semi-Finals.
Africa’s Business Heroes unveils Top 50 Finalists for 2025 edition Published by Press Office on 1 August 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes, the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, is proud to announce the Top 50 finalists of its 2025 Prize Competition.
Building an investable and scalable business in Kenya: Founders share their thoughts Published by Staff Writer on 6 June 2025 Founders offer insights into what it truly takes to scale in Kenya.
A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 6 May 2025 Mobolaji Ajayi identified a gap in Nigeria’s healthcare market, envisioning a pharmacy that offers both medication and primary care services.
Are you Africa’s next business hero? Applications now open for ABH 2025! Published by Press Office on 15 April 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is back for its 7th edition, with applications open for the 2025 competition.
