Anzisha Effect

Read stories from the Anzisha Prize team and the ecosystem that supports and champions entrepreneurship of very young entrepreneurs across Africa.

For: Very Young Entrepreneurs

$40 000 IN PRIZE MONEY WON BY FOUR LEADING AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS

Each prize, while distinct recognises the ability of the winners to successfully transform their business. Not only do the winners take home US$10 000 each but they will also enjoy access to a comprehensive support package that includes coaching, mentorship, training, and networking opportunities.

How To Manage Teams As A Young Entrepreneur, Solving A Problem

Meet Noreen Mutavhatsindi, a young entrepreneur who embodies the spirit of achieving greatness through her passion and determination. From the moment she began to speak,...

Young, Gifted and Green: Meet Mathias Yabe

Global food waste poses a significant challenge for farming communities across the world, especially in regions like Africa and the global south. This issue...

Kyanda’s Founder on Overcoming Challenges & Finding Success: Tips for Young Business Owners

From the time he was a young boy, Collins Kathuli had a dream, a bold vision fuelled by determination. Collins set out on a...

Celebrating very young entrepreneurs: Stories from the frontlines

By Didi Onwu Didi Onwu is the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Associate for The Anzisha Prize. For the past three years, she has been at...

Access To Land, Prejudice And Poverty: Hurdles That 22-year-old Agripreneur Masello Mokhoro Is Conquering

While her peers were being carefree, a young Masello Mokhoro had already adopted the mindset of an entrepreneur. From selling soap with her grandmother...

Press Release: Top 26 young entrepreneurs in Africa selected for new three-year Anzisha Prize fellowships

 Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs are soldiering on in the face of the pandemic Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 October 2021 – The Anzisha Prize has revealed their...

Introducing The Quest: Watch as the Anzisha Prize discovers Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs

Nine countries. 50 entrepreneurs. All vying for an opportunity to become part of the 2021 Anzisha Prize fellowship program. Who will be chosen? Only...

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