Anzisha Prize

The Rise of Peer-to-Peer Employment

With the increasing rate of youth unemployment in Africa, there is consensus that the formal sector is incapable of absorbing the ever-growing population of…

Celebrating 10 Years of Anzisha

The Anzisha Prize takes things forward by looking back at how far it’s come showcasing its shared achievements with fellows, partners and various stakeholders,…

Eight entrepreneurial lessons from Anzisha fellow Kola Olajide

Peer-to-peer learning is one of the best ways to understand any sector and the Anzisha Prize fellows are always sharing insights to ensure that…

Young entrepreneurs can help Africa to create jobs it needs [Opinion]

Africa’s high unemployment rate is one of the leading barriers to growth prosperity on the continent. As dire as the current situation is, it…

Anzisha Prize opens 2020 applications, with $100k in shared money up for grabs

Today, the Anzisha Prize — Africa’s premier award and fellowship for Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs — is excited to announce that the 2020 call for…

Founder who turned down Microsoft job to grow startup, now expanding to third country

For most software developers getting a job offer from a company like Microsoft is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity that one would literally be crazy to…

I didn’t let lack of money stop me, says student founder of proptech managing 3500 beds

Ever come up with an innovative idea you were sure would turn into a great business? Did you stop pursuing it because you couldn’t…

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…

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…

Losing a patient led Cameroonian nurse to found award-winning startup Infiuss

Two years ago after graduating from nursing school in Cameroon, a helpless Melissa Bime watched as a five-year-old patient of hers died — because…

Anzisha Prize applications now open, organisers launch tour, talks across Africa

Applications for this year’s edition of the Anzisha Prize are now open. Organisers of the programme have also announced the launch of the Anzisha…

Applications now open for Anzisha Prize youth entrepreneurs awards

Applications for the Anzisha Prize, an award celebrating Youth Entrepreneurs who’ve made their mark on SA, are now open. It was established by the…

Why it’s important for big business to foster small startups in Africa

The much talked about success story of Africa tends to highlight the continent’s growth. The economy might be improving at an impressive rate yet…

Anzisha Prize 2014 calls for entries to promote Africa’s young entrepreneurs

In an effort to uncover and nurture Africa’s best young entrepreneurs, entries for the Anzisha Prize for 2014 has opened this week. The competition…

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Simplicity at scale: The role of leadership in agile transformation

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

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Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Nio Firefly brings Galaxy design to compact EVs

Google Cast and other Christmas goodies for Rivian

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