Archive for March 2017
Anzisha Insights from the Prize Tour Trail: Learnings in Tunis
The great benefit of being based at the African Leadership Academy for Anzisha is the wonderful network of young leaders we have access to across 44 countries whom can also help us spread the word about the Anzisha Prize. After all, young people will know where we can find other young people. Navigating Tunisia was…
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The team’s Prize Tour reflections, Anzisha Fellow updates and more youth entrepreneurial opportunities.
Read MoreAnzisha Insights from the Prize Tour Trail: Are there any young entrepreneurs in Liberia?
Little is known about Liberia except that it has been a peaceful country since 2013 when the second civil war ended. This is unfortunate as the city of Monrovia is rich with history and culture and a destination that should be further explored by anyone who loves beautiful people! When the Anzisha team travelled to…
Read MoreAnzisha Insights from the Prize Tour Trail: Why do young Kenyan entrepreneurs thrive?
During this year’s Anzisha Prize tour, two of our team members, Lerato and Melissa, travelled to Nairobi to encourage young Kenyans to apply for the Anzisha Prize and develop partnership with local youth entrepreneurship support organisations. From the moment that they landed in the Jomo Kenyatta airport, it was evident why the Anzisha Prize constantly…
Read MoreAnzisha Insights From the Prize Tour Trail: Igniting entrepreneurship by example featuring Sudan and Impact Hub
We made a few changes to the Anzisha Prize Tour experience, which have definitely allowed our experience on the ground to be more fruitful. This year, we hosted a business ideation session instead of just an informational session about the Anzisha Prize and sponsored one of our Anzisha Fellows to join us in our travels…
Read MoreTips for entrepreneurs for navigating a conference fruitfully
There are many opportunities for entrepreneurs to attend conferences and gatherings of all sorts these days. They are generally viewed as beneficial to participate in. But have you ever felt like you just lost two days, plus travel time, plus the cost of a flight and hotel, and have nothing to show for it after…
Read MoreSome surprising misconceptions about youth entrepreneurship in Africa, and why they matter
I recently attended a very informative session hosted by African Development Bank (AfDB), sharing their newly published strategy on Jobs for Youth in Africa. The work they are doing is admirable, and their targets are ambitious. I look forward to seeing them succeed on their 25 million youth job target. Africa needs these efforts. As…
Read MoreAnzisha Prize 2016 winner sees business grow over four-fold just months after winning the prize
Last year, the Anzisha Prize judges ploughed through 550 promising applications from 32 African countries to shortlist 12 finalists, and then to crown the ultimate winner of Africa’s prestigious youth entrepreneurship prize. It was a first for both Madagascar and for then 22-year old Hertiaina Randriamananatahina. Tahina, as he is known to his friends and…
Read MoreRockstar entrepreneur Karidas Tshintsholo: from wire cars to SA textiles
Karidas Tshintsholo, like most other four year olds, halted what he was doing as soon as he heard the distant and jarring jingle of the ice-cream truck. He and his friends rushed to their parents and caregivers, asking for a few Rands to buy an ice-cream as soon as the truck came to their street. Even…
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