Archive for April 2015
Starting a company at age 14? No sweat!
Ugandan Noah Walakira was just 14 when he started Namirembe Sweater Makers, a community-based organisation that started off by manufacturing knitted jerseys for schools in Kampala.
Read MoreThe entrepreneur behind the schoolbag that transforms into a light at night
Repurpose Schoolbags is an innovation made from ‘upcycled’ plastic shopping bags with built-in solar technology.
Read MoreThen and now: A look at how past finalists benefited from the Anzisha Prize
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.
Read MoreAnzisha Prize judges share what they look for in the next generation of innovators
“I look for someone who is passionate about their business or cause. Despite their limitations they have a tenacious spirit and a can do attitude. They have a vision for themselves for the future accompanied by a good idea,” says Naadiya Moosajee, co-founder of SAWomEng in South Africa.
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