The future of the African continent lies in the hands of young people who are willing to participate in the development of economic growth. The Anzisha Prize Awards is a vehicle that is set to ensure that development. It is an annual African event that seeks to award young entrepreneurs who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to social challenges or started successful businesses within their communities. Twelve finalists from across the African Continent have been shortlisted, with the Grand Winners set to share prizes worth 75-thousand dollars . The Finalists met with their mentors before the awards, and we asked some of them to explain the awards further - we spoke to
Farai Munjoma, Zimbabwe: Co-founder of Shasha Iseminar, providing access to courseware content, past examination questions, solutions and career guidance to students. •Offers school fees contributions to students from revenues earned.
Karidas Tshintsholo, South Africa : Co-founder of Push, Ismokol, a clothing brand that employs six people in the Ekangala township of Pretoria, with significant pent up demand due to savvy marketing techniques.
Blessing Kwomo, Nigeria: Founder of De Rehoboths Therapeutic Studio, which extends home-based health care through tailored family action plans for treating illness and addressing root causes. Empowers families to live healthier within the context of their surroundings.
Chris Kwekowe, Nigeria: Founder of Slatecube, an e-learning platform that allows learners to study ICT-related course work and be certified at their convenience.There are 200 active users on the platform this year.
