October 29, 2020
Africa: Meet the 2020 Anzisha Prize Winner
With a pool of talented finalists from more than 15 African countries, the 2020 Anzisha Prize – the premier award for Africa's youngest entrepreneurs – goes to Alaa… Read more »
July 21, 2020
Africa: Anzisha Prize Hall Of Fame Highlights Ten Successful Africans Who Embraced Entrepreneurship At An Early Age
Meet the African entrepreneurs whose transitions into entrepreneurship are inspirational pathways for future entrepreneurs. Read more »
October 17, 2019
Africa: Anzisha Prize Announces their Top 20 Young African Entrepreneurs for 2019
Meet Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs whose ideas are reimagining the future of the continent. Read more »
October 21, 2015
Africa: Meet Africa's Top Young Entrepreneurs for 2015
Here are this year's top 12 finalists for the Anzisha Prize, and why they deserve to be in the running for the title of Africa's top young entrepreneur in 2015. Read more »
July 27, 2015
Africa: Meet Four Young Business People Pursuing Their Passions in Nigeria
A whopping 148 young Nigerians applied for the 2015 Anzisha Prize this year - by far the most number of entries from any country. Here is a taste of some of the applicants. Read more »
June 23, 2015
Africa: Anzisha Prize Launches Incubation Programme for Young African Entrepreneurs
The initiative will see 40 entrepreneurs receive professional business consultation services this year. Read more »
May 14, 2015
Africa: Five Tips for Success By Africa's Top Young Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship is challenging, and even more so in Africa. Here are tips from some leading young innovators on the continent. Read more »
April 13, 2015
Africa: Then and Now - a Look At How Past Finalists Benefited From the Anzisha Prize
With the deadline for 2015 Anzisha Prize applications fast approaching, past finalists want to encourage entries for this year, and shared how they have benefited. Read more »
March 29, 2015
Ghana: Why a 15-Year-Old Decided to Build Bikes From Bamboo in Ghana
"It's so sad and so serious that a common toothpick in my country has to be imported from other countries," says Winifred Selby. Read more »
February 24, 2015
Kenya: Visa Denied! How a Broken Dream Triggered This Young Kenyan Entrepreneur
"Looking back, I'm happy my US visa was denied because it made me do something at home." Read more »
February 03, 2015
Togo: Meet the Computer Whizz Who Built His First Robot At Age Seven
"I could make many, many things with that," said Sam Kodo, looking at a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini. Read more »
February 27, 2014
Africa: Anzisha Prize Partners With Youth NGOs to Find Africa's Best Young Entrepreneurs
Entries are now open for the Anzisha Prize - Africa's premier award for the continent's best young entrepreneurs. Read more »