18 South African Youth Selected for the 2016 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme #TEEP2016
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) is the flagship entrepreneurship programme of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, founded by the entrepreneur, respected investor and philanthropist Tony O. Elumelu. The foundation’s vision is to establish the pre-eminent pan-African entrepreneurship programme and create 10,000 startups across Africa within the next 10 years that generate significant employment and wealth.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is a tool for implementing this vision. The programme is open to young compelling businesses with strong market feasibility, clear financial models and run by capable teams.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced the selection of 1,000 entrepreneurs for the 2nd round of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP).
Over 45,000 entrepreneurs from 54 African countries applied, more than doubling the number of applications received in 2015. Successful candidates represent diverse industries, led by agriculture, ICT and fashion. The highest numbers of applicants came from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda and Cameroon. All five regions – North, East, Southern, Central and West Africa are represented.
18 candidates from South Africa are selected and they are as follows:
1. Ariane Sindika Tamba , Energy/Power Generation
2. Calvin Xhalabile , Transportation
3. Divine Ngwa Amabo , Manufacturing
4. Ishara Maharaj , Education and Training
5. Kossi Toulassi , Agriculture (Agri-business, Farming, etc.)
6. Malesaka Ilze Maimela , Construction
7. Moshibudi Michelle Mokone, Fashion
8. Muneeb Galant, ICT
9. Musa Didam Danjuma Usman , Commercial/Retail
10. Nneile Alexandrina Nkholise, Healthcare
11. Nnodim Eliot Wogu, FMCG
12. Nomvuyiseko Mbenene , Consulting
13. Patrick Teikakpo Waide, Commercial/Retail
14. Prince Ewere Eghobor, Energy/Power Generation
15. Prince Skosana, Energy/Power Generation
16. Rehana Mahomed , Manufacturing
17. Tariro Frank Ngara , Education and Training
18. Vimbayi Kanyonganise , Consulting
