Young Entrepreneurs

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…

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]

Study reveals South Africa’s global ranking for Digital Quality of Life

Cape Town’s MyCiTi to discontinue cash loading on myconnect card

Vodacom and Mondia launch Mum & Baby health service in Lesotho

Engen Pitch & Polish winners secure R1-million in prizes

SA entrepreneurs’ pet gear brand wins global award

Nestlé partners with local tech startup to empower informal waste reclaimers

Your biggest questions about the HUAWEI nova Y60 answered

Nintendo Switch OLED gets price for South Africa

Apple launches iOS 15: The biggest highlights

Road test: Ford Ranger XLT Double Cab FX4 4×4

VW launches mobile game tie-in for local Golf GTi 8 launch

Three great cars under R400 000 in South Africa