The Anzisha Prize

Evaluations of the Anzisha 2025 Application have officially begun. We'd like to take a moment to thank you all for sharing your wonderful businesses with us and we look forward to reviewing them all. The stats from our application season revealed some interesting stats about our soon-to-be Anzisha Fellows. Nigeria submitted the most applications, followed by Democratic Republic of Congo and Benin. The agriculture sector had the most submissions, followed by business services and arts sector. Behind all this data are very young entrepreneurs shaping Africa's future! Do any of these stats surprise you? 💡Share your thoughts in comments section. #Anzisha #Anzisha2025 #Entrepreneurship

Ruqqayyah Labo, a 2024 Anzisha Prize Fellow, exemplifies the spirit of a young entrepreneur. Balancing a demanding academic schedule in engineering with her passion for fashion, Ruqqayyah is the founder of Khila Couture. This venture embodies her belief in self-expression through fashion, offering designs that reflect individual style. We celebrate Ruqqayyah and all our Fellows who seamlessly integrate their entrepreneurial pursuits into their busy lives. Ruqqayyah Labo, boursière du prix Anzisha 2024, incarne l'esprit d'un jeune entrepreneur. Jonglant entre un programme académique exigeant en ingénierie et sa passion pour la mode, Ruqqayyah est la fondatrice de Khila Couture. Cette entreprise incarne sa croyance en l'expression de soi à travers la mode, offrant des designs qui reflètent le style individuel. Nous célébrons Ruqqayyah et tous nos boursiers qui intègrent parfaitement leurs aspirations entrepreneuriales dans leur vie bien remplie. Ruqqayyah Labo, bolsista do prêmio Anzisha 2024, é a personificação do espírito empreendedor da juventude. Combinando uma desafiadora jornada acadêmica em engenharia com sua paixão pela moda, Ruqqayyah é a fundadora da Khila Couture. Essa empresa reflete sua crença na autoexpressão através da moda, oferecendo designs que celebram a individualidade. Celebramos Ruqqayyah e todos os nossos bolsistas que conciliam com maestria seus objetivos empreendedores com suas vidas agitadas. تجسد رقية لابو، الحاصلة على زمالة جائزة أنزيشا لعام 2024، روح رائدة الأعمال الشابة. توازن رقية بين جدولها الأكاديمي المرهق في الهندسة وشغفها بالموضة، وهي مؤسسة شركة Khila Couture. يجسد هذا المشروع إيمانها بالتعبير عن الذات من خلال الموضة، حيث تقدم تصاميم تعكس الاسلوب المنفرد. نحتفي برقية وبجميع زملائنا الذين يدمجون بسلاسة مساعيهم الريادية في حياتهم المزدحمة. YoungEntrepreneurLife #AnzishaPrize#

Outside of boosting your income, have you explored the other benefits of starting a small business? Whether it serves as a main source of income or as a side hustle alongside a day job or studies, there are numerous growth opportunities in small business ownership. Discover why transforming your side project into your main venture is a wise decision, regardless of the size of your business. #YoungEntrepreneurLife #Anzisha #SmallBusiness

"I hope my journey inspires more women, especially young girls, to believe in their power to create change - no matter how big or small it is." - Jackline Birungi. Our final entrepreneur in the spotlight for our #WomenEntrepreneurshipSeries is 2024 Anzisha Fellow, Jackline Birungi. Jackline is the 21 year old founder of She Deserves, a social enterprise which seeks to provide a natural pain relief alternative for menstrual cramps. After battling with her health due to painkiller usage in treating her severe menstrual pain, Jackline recognised the need for a non-harmful relief option for other Ugandan girls affected similarly. With the prevalence of school absence among young girls due to severe menstrual pain, She Deserves offers a safe alternative to painkillers in alleviating menstrual cramps and is helping to prevent more girls from missing school during their periods. For us, this #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek serves as a reminder that the achievements of individuals contribute to the collective success of many - and this is why it is so vital for young women to take their opportunities, pitch their ideas, and start their businesses. #GEW2024 #Anzisha #Entrepreneurship #EntrepreurshipEducation #Education #EntrepreneurshipSupport #YoungEntrepreneurs #Leadership #FutureOfWork #JobCreators #CareerPath

“In Uganda, pig production has dramatically increased over the last three decades owing to the growing demand for pork (Ouma et al., 2017). Estimates show the national pig population in the country in 2018 was 4.47 million pigs produced by 1.34 million households (UBOS, 2021)” - Frontiers Jesca Nayebare (an The Anzisha Prize Fellow) and her Co-founder are based out of Mpigi District, Uganda where they operate FARMPLUS. They produce high quality animal feed protein supplement formulated for pigs and chickens - and I had the absolute privilege to visit their facility last week. The demand for their product is high , and increasing, due to the results their clients have seen and then abbatoirs further along the value chain are noticing also. Exciting times ahead. The picture on the right is the product before the final stage of processing, then it’s bagged. Inspired by what Jesca and her team has done thus far. Young entrepreneurs in Africa are worth backing - early. #entrepreneurship #youngentrepreneurs #africandevelopment #venfurepartner

Next up in our #WomenEntrepreneurshipSeries; meet 2023 Anzisha Fellow Esther Uzodinma. Esther describes her entrepreneurship journey as being lifelong - she recalls braiding her sister's hair and selling sweets to other children at school to make extra cash. Where it truly began, however, is with a makeup competition in 2015 where she showcased her talent and determination. Inspired by the experience, she participated in the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards before founding her own company, EST Productions. Esther's goal is to continue building her foundation and growing her businesses. We asked Esther a few questions about her experience as an entrepreneur, and what advice she has for other young women who, like her, dare to dream. #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #GEW2024 #Anzisha #Entrepreneurship #EntrepreurshipEducation #Education #EntrepreneurshipSupport #YoungEntrepreneurs #Leadership #FutureOfWork #JobCreators

La prochaine à participer à notre série #WomenEntrepreneurship est Harmonie Mauwa Kabuzi, boursière d'Anzisha en 2024 et propriétaire d'une entreprise agroalimentaire en RDC, Kabuzi Agro Industries. Né de son désir d'avoir un impact positif sur sa communauté, Kabuzi Agro Industries poursuit l'objectif d'Harmonie de créer des opportunités d'emploi et de s'attaquer au problème urgent de l'insécurité alimentaire. En créant sa propre entreprise, Harmonie vise non seulement à fournir des solutions aux gens, mais aussi à générer des fonds pour ses activités humanitaires. Regardez pour en savoir plus sur l'expérience et la philosophie d'Harmonie en tant que jeune femme ayant un impact grâce à l'entrepreneuriat. Next up for our #WomenEntrepreneurshipSeries is Harmonie Mauwa Kabuzi, a 2024 Anzisha Fellow and the owner of an agribusiness in the DRC, Kabuzi Agro Industries. Borne from her desire to make a positive impact in her community, Kabuzi Agro Industries is furthering Harmonie's goal of creating employment opportunities and addressing the pressing issue of food insecurity. By establishing her own business, Harmonie aims to not only provide solutions for people but also generate funding for her humanitarian pursuits. Watch to learn more about Harmonie's experience and philosophy as a young woman making an impact through entrepreneurship. #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #AnzishaPrize #AnzishaEffect #Anzisha #ChooseEntrepreneurship #Entrepreneurship #GEW2024

#GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek is a campaign that celebrates and empowers entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world – especially young entrepreneurs who face structural barriers. In light of this and in recognition of the huge strides that dozens of young African women have taken as part of the growing Anzisha community, we're excited to spotlight a few of our very own who are changing the world with their businesses and ventures. Today Ayanda Mngomezulu, a law student, entrepreneur and 2024 Anzisha Fellow steps into the spotlight of our #WomenEntreprenuershipSeries. Ayanda’s experience as a young entrepreneur was driven by a commitment to creativity, financial freedom and the ambition to leave a lasting impact for future generations. She grew up learning the value of diverse income sources from her father, who had a hiring business where people rented, tables and chairs from him on the weekends. It is her family's entrepreneurial spirit that inspired her to launch Aesthetic Dosage, her clothing business. Watch to hear what Ayanda has to say about her life as a young business owner. #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #Anzisha #Entrepreneurship #EntrepreurshipEducation #Education #EntrepreneurshipSupport #YoungEntrepreneurs #Leadership #FutureOfWork #JobCreators #CareerPath

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“Philanthropic impact investors like elea possess a higher risk appetite and provide patient capital because achieving impact is our primary goal, all while ensuring that we invest in viable businesses,” states Lisa Jean-Mairet, who leads the elea Africa Hub in Johannesburg. In this video, Lisa Jean-Mairet and Ijangolet “Ija” Ogwang present our investment approach to participants at the Anzisha Summit, organized by African Leadership Academy (ALA), during a breakout session. Attendees also had the opportunity to explore our investment mandate and gained hands-on experience evaluating an impact venture through elea’s unique perspective. We are thrilled to support The Anzisha Prize, an ALA initiative dedicated to significantly increasing the number of job-generating entrepreneurs in Africa. This initiative identifies, trains, and connects ambitious young entrepreneurs under the age of 23, empowering them with the leadership skills needed to build successful businesses. Through our partnership with ALA, we continue to expand our contribution to the African ecosystem by supporting the education of the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. Watch the video to discover more!