Pitch-perfect: The new generation of bosses demonstrate how it’s done Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 October 2018 Through the demonstration effect these young fellows have the potential to inspire an entire generation of African youth to choose entrepreneurship as a path.
Increasing global food demand provides opportunities for young African entrepreneurs Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 October 2018 In this year’s group of 20 fellows selected for the African Leadership Academy’s Anzisha Prize, there are four young entrepreneurs who also firmly believe that the future holds promise for African agripreneurs.
Mosquito-repellent soap and healthy smoothies: Two young entrepreneurs show how to build businesses from organic products Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 October 2018 Mosquito-repellent soap and healthy smoothies: Two different takes from young entrepreneurs on building a business based on organic products.
LIVE STREAM: Be inspired! Watch The Anzisha Prize Gala evening ft. keynote by Sim Shagaya Published by Staff Writer on 21 October 2018 This year How we made it in Africa will live stream the Anzisha Prize pitch competition and Awards gala evening.
Don’t be a jobseeker: Anzisha Prize fellows role model how you can create them for others Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 October 2018 The Anzisha Prize shines a light on the fact that African entrepreneurs need not become part of the statistics – they can rewrite them.
Mastercard Foundation and the African Leadership Academy welcome the 2018 Anzisha Prize finalists Published by Staff Writer on 10 October 2018 Twenty of Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs will compete for a share of US$100,000 cash prize.
North Africa’s young entrepreneurs hoping for a share of $100,000 Published by Staff Writer on 29 April 2016 While the Anzisha Prize has already received well over 500 applications from young entrepreneurs, only around 5% of these are from North Africa – mainly Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
Portuguese-speaking Africa’s young entrepreneurs hoping to make it big Published by Staff Writer on 21 April 2016 This year the Anzisha Prize has seen a notable increase in applicants from Portuguese-speaking African countries – mainly Mozambique and Angola.
The young Zimbabwean with a free online classroom for students Published by Staff Writer on 11 March 2016 ‘When you have a good idea and that burning desire within to bring change, do not let anyone tell you that you can’t do it,’ says Farai Munjoma.
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.
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?’
