Fifteen young African entrepreneurs have emerged as finalists from a field of more than 800 applicants for the seventh annual Anzisha Prize, which offers cash prizes and support. Run by the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the Anzisha Prize celebrates and cultivates the next generation of young African entrepreneurial leaders. “We are excited by the number of young women finalists and thrilled that the prize is contributing to their economic empowerment,” Anzisha Prize associate Melissa Mbazo said. Finalists will also benefit from ALA’s Youth Entrepreneur Support Unit (YES-U), which provides consulting and training support to Anzisha finalists. The 2017 finalists for the Anzisha Prize are listed below.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 16, 2017 06:33 UTC