Young people doing it big in Tanzania: Wabantu Juice Company on the rise to create youth employment

On May 6, 2013, in English, Print, by

They are setting a new trend of thinking, creating jobs for themselves and for others, and are living proof that we can make it if we try.

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Acumen Fund: East Africa Fellows Program

On July 30, 2012, in English, Print, by

In its second year running, the East Africa Fellows Program will be accepting applications until 5th August 2012.

Presentation skills for entrepreneurs

On May 3, 2012, in English, Print, by

This article describes the essential skills an entrepreneur should demonstrate whilst participating in presentations targeting venture capitalists and Business Plan competitions.

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Five questions with store owner Rizwan Janmohamed

On October 21, 2011, in English, Print, by

Rizwan is an owner of a curious and boutiques store in Stone Town, Zanzibar. We asked him five questions about how he runs his business and advice he would give to other fellow young entrepreneurs.

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Report: Doing business in East Africa

On August 22, 2011, in English, Print, by

Doing Business, an initiative formed by the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, has released its 2011 survey of doing business in the East African Community.

Youth to Youth Fund 2011

On June 16, 2011, in English, Print, by

The Youth to Youth Fund, facilitated by the Youth Entrepreneurship Facility, is now accepting business proposals from young entrepreneurs for 2011.

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Barber wins millions in business competition

On May 23, 2011, in English, Print, by

Ruka Juu na Fema TV Talk Show – a program run by Femina HIP – announces winners of a recent business plan competition.

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Social Innovation: What is it?

On January 28, 2011, in English, Print, by

What is social innovation, and why does it matter?

Insuring rural businesses

On January 1, 2011, in English, Print, by

A new health and agro-business microinsurance scheme is going to be established in Tanzania. How does this help, and what else can be considered?

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Echoing Green fellowship deadline approaching

On November 7, 2010, in English, Print, by

The first phase of the Echoing Green fellowship is due soon. Successful applicants of the fellowship earn investment for and technical assistance in their ideas.

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