Young Entrepreneurs

Award-winning teacher calls for curriculum revamp to prepare learners for business world

African governments must improve the way commerce subjects are taught at school by making it more practical for learners — to better equip them…

NYDA grant helped grow my sales by over 15% says entrepreneur

Thanks to a R38 000 grant from the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) her company received last year, Nathi Lena has been able to grow…

How I confronted ‘black tax’ as a young entrepreneur

Every month black professionals must deal with the stress of taking care of the financial needs of not only their immediate but also extended…

Are young Africans getting access to entrepreneurial training early enough?

How soon after they start school should African youth be taught about entrepreneurship? Junior Achievement Africa CEO Elizabeth Bintliff (pictured above) says young Africans are…

Are young Africans getting access to entrepreneurial training early enough?

How soon after they start school should African youth be taught about entrepreneurship? Junior Achievement Africa CEO Elizabeth Bintliff (pictured above) says young Africans are…

Africa needs more incubators, accelerators to nurture young entrepreneurs

How best can policy makers on the continent encourage and support young Africans to start and run their own businesses? Young Entrepreneurs Network (YEN)…

Here’s what goes on behind Anzisha’s Prize winner selection process

Ever wondered how the winners of the Anzisha Prize are selected? The prize, an initiative of the African Leadership Academy and the Mastercard Foundation,…

Encourage entrepreneurial mindset at young age to beat joblessness says expert

South Africa’s unemployment rate is sitting at a scary 11-year high. In the second quarter it stood at 29%, up 1.4 percentage points from…

The Anzisha Prize seeks to fundamentally and significantly increase the number of job generative entrepreneurs in Africa, and is a partnership between African Leadership Academy and Mastercard Foundation. Through Ventureburn, they hope to share inspirational and relatable stories of very young (15 to 22 year old) African entrepreneurs and the people that support them. [learn more]

Tips from four young African entrepreneurs on running startups

Running a business, no matter how old you are, is no easy feat. As an entrepreneur not only do you have to deal with…

People thought award winning entrepreneur was ‘crazy’ when he started business

Would you still pursue an innovative business idea if those in your community thought you were crazy to try? This is exactly what a…

Award has helped give social enterprise wider recognition says former refugee

Before she arrived at Kyaka II at the age of nine, former Rwandan refugee Vanessa Ishimwe had a “wonderful life”. After fleeing Rwanda with…

Here’s how Uganda’s RideLink grew its revenue by pivoting from a B2C to B2B model

A pivot from a business-to-consumer (B2C) to a business-to-business (B2B) model helped Ugandan on-demand transport service RideLink grow its revenue says founder and head…

‘To achieve Anzisha Scenario, Africa must improve its education system’

Policy change in education is key to achieving the vision encapsulated by the Anzisha Scenarios, says Hustler Academy founder Sbu Leope. The Anzisha Scenarios…

Looking for grant funding? Get a lawyer to read that agreement

Very young entrepreneurs who get offered grant funding should consult with a lawyer before signing anything, advises Chanzo Capital managing partner and Angel Fair…

Crucial that we pursue the Anzisha Scenario says Junior Achievement CEO

We have an imperative to pursue the African Leadership Academy’s (ALA) Anzisha Scenario, Junior Achievement CEO Elizabeth Bintliff has said. ALA’s Anzisha Scenarios green…

Should very young entrepreneurs enter pitching competitions, apply for grant funding?

For some entrepreneurs, pitching competitions have made all the difference in their search for funding, incubation and other resources. But, is it advisable for…

‘Media coverage on very young entrepreneurs is disappointing’

Is the media paying enough attention to very young entrepreneurs? African Leadership Academy (ALA) vice president of growth and entrepreneurship Josh Adler says media…

How ALA’s cashless system helps students learn about financial literacy

Pay a visit to the African Leadership Academy’s (ALA) campus in Honeydew, Johannesburg and you’ll notice something very interesting — not a single student…

How Anzisha Scenario project aims to change way Africa supports young entrepreneurs

Africa’s youth could hold the key to the continent’s future — but the continent’s high joblessness makes it critical that more are involved in…

How ALA got award-winning airships startup founder going in business

For Spencer Horne — who today runs an award-winning logistics startup that uses autonomous airships to transport goods — the African Leadership Academy (ALA)…

Want to start a business? Focus on what you know says Anzisha Prize winner

Has the entrepreneurial bug bit? Looking to start a business? Melissa Bime, the 22-year-old Cameroonian health entrepreneur who won last year’s edition of the…

From just $20 in seed capital Sierra Leonean teen creates thriving business

For many it is impossible to think of starting a business without having thousands of dollars in seed capital. Not so for Alhaji Siraj…

The Very Young Entrepreneur Education & Acceleration Summit – what to expect

Are you curious about how African schools and universities are tackling education around entrepreneurship, or interested to know how the continent is celebrating and…

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Young Entrepreneurs

Award-winning teacher calls for curriculum revamp to prepare learners for business world

NYDA grant helped grow my sales by over 15% says entrepreneur

How I confronted ‘black tax’ as a young entrepreneur

Are young Africans getting access to entrepreneurial training early enough?

Are young Africans getting access to entrepreneurial training early enough?

Africa needs more incubators, accelerators to nurture young entrepreneurs

Here’s what goes on behind Anzisha’s Prize winner selection process

Encourage entrepreneurial mindset at young age to beat joblessness says expert

Tips from four young African entrepreneurs on running startups

People thought award winning entrepreneur was ‘crazy’ when he started business

Award has helped give social enterprise wider recognition says former refugee

Here’s how Uganda’s RideLink grew its revenue by pivoting from a B2C to B2B model

‘To achieve Anzisha Scenario, Africa must improve its education system’

Looking for grant funding? Get a lawyer to read that agreement

Crucial that we pursue the Anzisha Scenario says Junior Achievement CEO

Should very young entrepreneurs enter pitching competitions, apply for grant funding?

‘Media coverage on very young entrepreneurs is disappointing’

How ALA’s cashless system helps students learn about financial literacy

How Anzisha Scenario project aims to change way Africa supports young entrepreneurs

How ALA got award-winning airships startup founder going in business

Want to start a business? Focus on what you know says Anzisha Prize winner

From just $20 in seed capital Sierra Leonean teen creates thriving business

The Very Young Entrepreneur Education & Acceleration Summit – what to expect

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