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.
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.
Young Tanzanian switching on rural areas with solar energy Published by Staff Writer on 21 October 2015 ‘Electricity supply is really important for the development of a country. Without electricity, New York or Johannesburg would just be villages.’
The inspiring young South African behind a township textile company Published by Staff Writer on 14 October 2015 Karidas Tshintsholo (20) is a young South African entrepreneur who is defying the odds.
Five up-and-coming young tech entrepreneurs in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 9 September 2015 Five young tech entrepreneurs who have applied for the 2015 Anzisha Prize.
Francophone Africa’s young contenders for the Anzisha Prize Published by Staff Writer on 3 September 2015 Three young entrepreneurs from francophone Africa who applied for the 2015 Anzisha Prize.
Five young Africans using business to clean up the environment Published by Staff Writer on 20 August 2015 A sample of some of the 2015 Anzisha Prize applicants who are operating within the renewable energy and recycling space.
How these young African businesspeople boost profits through value addition Published by Staff Writer on 12 August 2015 Five entrepreneurs who are gaining a greater share of the value chain through manufacturing and processing activities.
Rwanda’s young, inspiring women entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 6 August 2015 Close to 60% of Rwandan applicants for the 2015 Anzisha Prize are women, a portion unlike any other African country.
From Zimbabwe to Egypt: Three entrepreneurs empowering youth Published by Staff Writer on 30 July 2015 Around 20% of applicants for the 2015 Anzisha Prize were pursuing ventures within education and youth empowerment. Here is a sample of some of the entrants.
Meet four young business people pursuing their passions in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 23 July 2015 A whopping 148 young Nigerians applied for the 2015 Anzisha Prize this year – by far the most number of entries from any country. Here is a taste of some of the applicants.
Three young African women whose ideas are making a difference Published by Staff Writer on 17 July 2015 This year, there are also a number of strong women candidates for the Anzisha Prize who are defining their place in the world of social entrepreneurship. Here is a sample of them.
