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Celebrate 10 years of the Anzisha Prize on October 27th
Join us as we announce this year’s Anzisha Prize winners while looking back at the last ten years and re-imagining the future of supporting...
What makes the 2020 Anzisha finalists special?
By: Lionel Tarumbwa In light of the pandemic, it has become apparent that the world needs businesses that are community-focused and agile. The makeup of the...
Anzisha Top 20: Inside the Selection Process and the Pandemic Effect
By: Lionel Tarumbwa The coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on how business and organisations operate. This year’s Anzisha Top 20 selection process was no...
The Innovative Side of Agriculture: How young African Entrepreneurs are Reinventing Farming
By: Dolapo Adeyanju Africa is currently experiencing a surge in digital technologies and services across many sectors. As this digital revolution forges ahead, with radical...
Is Agripreneurship only meant for men?
By: Dolapo Adeyanju Working in the agricultural sector is quite challenging. The tedious nature of the work coupled with limited policy and institutional support has...
Anzisha Prize announces top 20 very young African entrepreneurs as part of 10th year celebration
17 September 2020 - The Anzisha Prize has revealed its top 20 finalists for 2020. Winners will be announced at this year’s Anzisha Prize...
Anzisha Prize launches mini-documentary series to enable educators around the world to share African entrepreneurship success stories
Educators can now share the journeys of very young African entrepreneurs in the #ItStartsWithYou series that highlights key moments that led to their success 26...
5 ways young entrepreneurs are surviving during a crisis
By: Lionel Tarumbwa As feelings of fear, anxiety, and depression escalate among young entrepreneurs, they have found ways to keep their balance during the crisis. These...
