Four young African agri-preneurs seizing opportunities in farming Published by Staff Writer on 10 July 2015 Young entrepreneurs involved in agriculture are not only making money, they are employing others and contributing to the community.
Cameroon’s Alain Nteff on meeting the Queen and helping five million moms Published by Staff Writer on 1 July 2015 Africa’s top young entrepreneur shares what it was like to meet the Queen and his plans for his social enterprise.
Turning ideas into reality: Business advice from Africa’s young techies Published by Staff Writer on 24 June 2015 Three tips from young entrepreneurs on how to turn an innovation into a successful business.
The perks and opportunities of being an Anzisha Fellow Published by Staff Writer on 17 June 2015 Anzisha Fellows have access to some of the best educators and coaches in the world for young entrepreneurs.
Five tips for success by Africa’s top young entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 13 May 2015 Entrepreneurship is challenging, and even more so in Africa. Here are tips from some leading young innovators on the continent.
Then and now: A look at how past finalists benefited from the Anzisha Prize Published by Staff Writer on 8 April 2015 With the deadline for 2015 Anzisha Prize applications fast approaching, past finalists want to encourage entries for this year, and shared how they have benefited.
Five youths hoping to be named Africa’s top entrepreneur for 2015 Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2015 It has been less than a week since applications for the 2015 Anzisha Prize opened, and there are already around 30 applicants. Here is a taste of some of them.
Entries now open for Africa’s $75,000 youth entrepreneurship prize Published by Staff Writer on 23 February 2015 The Anzisha Prize is now accepting applications for 2015 with launch events across the African continent.
Thinking like a CEO: Why a 19-year-old is winning the clean energy game in Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 14 January 2015 Tom Osborn has a humble manner about him, which is surprising since, at the age of 19, he has already been recognised as one of world’s top young entrepreneurs.
Searching Africa: How the Anzisha Prize found its top young entrepreneurs Published by Staff Writer on 7 November 2014 “To think of the Anzisha Prize as a once-a-year event would be an underestimate of the programme,” says Josh Adler, director of the Centre of Entrepreneurial Leadership at ALA.
Africa’s top young entrepreneur solving health problems with technology Published by Kate Douglas on 2 October 2014 Cameroonian Nteff Alain is the 22-year-old entrepreneur behind GiftedMom, a new e-content platform for pregnant women.
West Africans shine at 2014 Anzisha Prize Gala Awards Published by Staff Writer on 25 September 2014 Cameroonian Alain Nteff named the grand prize winner of the Anzisha Prize, Africa’s premier youth entrepreneurship award.
Arrogance – both a necessity and a danger to young entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 19 September 2014 Entrepreneurs need to be honest and realistic about their strengths and weaknesses.
Nigerian startup Prepclass helping university hopefuls over final hurdle Published by Kate Douglas on 10 September 2014 Nigerian tech startup Prepclass was launched just over a year ago and has already created a buzz.