Archive for February 2014
Why apply for the Anzisha Prize? Past finalists share how they benefited
Applications for the Anzisha Prize, Africa’s premier award for its youngest entrepreneurs, are now open for 2014 and will be accepted until April 1.
Read MoreTwo weeks in – 72 applications strong!
Two weeks after the 2014 Anzisha Prize search launched, we’ve received 72 applications! Countries leading the charge: – Nigeria (21) – Kenya (18) – South Africa (8) – Uganda (8) – Cameroon (4) – Tanzania (4) Keep the applications coming! We’re really hoping to see greater application numbers from North African and Francophone countries!
Read MoreYoung Ugandan creates business management app for SMEs
Ugandan Titus Mawano is the 23-year-old entrepreneur behind Ffene, an award-winning business management platform for African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that assists with accounting, customer and inventory management.
Read MoreWelcome to our new country partners!
The Anzisha Prize team would like to welcome 7 more country partners that are joining us in our effort to find, celebrate, and support Africa’s best young entrepreneurs. Welcome to Congo Leadership Initiative, ENACTUS Morocco, ICE Addis, Junior Achievement Kenya, Junior Achievement Namibia, Maanisha Foundation, and YES DRC! This brings the overall number of Anzisha Prize country partners…
Read MoreWant to apply for the Anzisha Prize? Here are some tips from past finalists
A look at last year’s finalists and what made their application stand out in the Anzisha Prize selection process.
Read MoreThe Anzisha Prize team grows stronger with 4 new country partners!
Four new countries partners have joined us in promoting the Anzisha Prize to amazing young entrepreneurs in their countries! Welcome to AIESEC South Africa, FAWE Zimbabwe, Junior Achievement South Africa, and Junior Achievement Togo! This brings our total number of country partners to 12, with more coming soon. You can find out more about each…
Read MoreArabic and French versions of the website and application forms coming soon!
The English language version of the 2014 Anzisha Prize website and application forms are now available! The French and Arabic language versions will be available later this week – check our website and social media pages regularly for updates! – The Anzisha Prize Team
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: ANZISHA PRIZE 2014 IS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS!
ANZISHA PRIZE PARTNERS WITH YOUTH NGO’s TO FIND AFRICA’S BEST YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS Entries Now Open for $75,000 Youth Entrepreneurship Prize Johannesburg, South Africa (10 February 2014) – Entries are now open for the Anzisha Prize – Africa’s premier award for the continent’s best young entrepreneurs. This year, youth organisation partners and media brands all over…
Read MoreA look back at Anzisha Prize 2013 (Video)
Relive the 2013 Anzisha Prize from end-to-end. From the search and selection, to Anzisha Prize Week and the final gala awards.
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