Across Zambia, charcoal remains one of the most widely used sources of cooking fuel. For millions of households, it is an everyday necessity. Yet its widespread use has also contributed to one of the country’s biggest environmental challenges: deforestation. Septiya Muhandu believes the solution is not simply to ask people to stop using charcoal—it is …
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Alumni stories
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How Septiya Muhandu Is Giving Agricultural Waste a Second Life Through Green Fire
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Bright Phiri Is Turning Waste into Clean Energy in Zambia
Every harvest season leaves behind more than food. Across Zambia, agricultural residues accumulate in fields, often burned or discarded with little thought to their potential. For Bright Phiri, those leftovers represent something entirely different: an opportunity to generate clean energy, reduce environmental waste and build a more sustainable future. As the Co-Founder and Chief Executive …
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Tembo Cleopatra Is Transforming Education in Zambia
Tembo Cleopatra believes schools can do far more than deliver lessons. They can nurture character, unlock potential and prepare young people to become future leaders in their communities and beyond. Through Sante City Academy Limited, she is building an institution that places learning at the centre of long-term social and economic development, demonstrating how entrepreneurship …
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Dumisani Ntini Is Advancing Corporate Governance in Africa
For Botswana entrepreneur Dumisani Ntini, this challenge became an opportunity to rethink how African businesses approach corporate governance. Through the Global Governance Group, he is helping organisations build stronger foundations—demonstrating that good governance is not reserved for multinational corporations but is essential for businesses of every size. Rethinking governance for Africa’s growing businesses Corporate governance …
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Bakang Keimetswe Is Showcasing Botswana Through Tourism
Bakang Keimetswe is building a business around that idea. Through Afrigetaway (Pty) Ltd, she is creating travel experiences that connect visitors with the country’s natural beauty and cultural richness while supporting the growth of a more inclusive and sustainable tourism industry. Her work reflects a growing movement across Africa, where entrepreneurs are redefining tourism by …
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Ratidzo Murwisi Is Redefining Botswana’s Events Industry
In Botswana, Ratidzo Murwisi recognised this changing landscape and saw an opportunity where others saw a simple frozen treat. Through The Popsicle Co, she has transformed artisanal popsicles into an experience-driven business that brings colour, creativity and contemporary flair to celebrations, corporate events and lifestyle gatherings. Her journey demonstrates how entrepreneurs can create value by …
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Ribeiro Tenguna Is Building Angola’s Digital Commerce Future
In Angola, Ribeiro Tenguna saw that challenge long before digital commerce became mainstream. Rather than wait for international platforms to solve local problems, he built one designed specifically for Angolan businesses. Through Kussumba Marketplace, Tenguna is helping entrepreneurs connect with customers, embrace digital trade and participate more fully in Africa’s growing digital economy. His journey …
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MEET RICHARD, BUILDING RWANDA’S ELECTRIC FUTURE
HE WATCHED RIDERS LOSE HALF THEIR INCOME TO FUEL. NOW HE’S BUILDING RWANDA’S ELECTRIC FUTURE. Every day, Richard Ngoga watched motorcycle taxi riders work long hours only to lose a significant portion of their earnings to fuel costs. For many riders, fuel consumed between 40 and 60 per cent of their daily income, making it …
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Maliki Sankaré: Transforming Mali’s Agricultural Landscape with TEF Support
In celebration of Mali’s Independence Day, the Tony Elumelu Foundation proudly spotlights Maliki Hamadoun Sankaré, a young Malian entrepreneur and founder of Socco-Agro-Business, a company specialising in the production and commercialisation of rice and vegetables. Established in 2020, Socco-Agro-Business spans 24 hectares of agricultural land, driving change in Mali’s agricultural sector by creating jobs and …
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Seed Grant in 2015: Ogola, TEF Alumni from Nigeria Success Story
According to the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) of Nigeria, Nigeria records 40% post-harvest losses annually in tomato production. While the annual production of tomato in the country is rising and currently slightly over 1.8 million metric tonnes, national demand has increased to more than 2.4million metric tonnes per annum, leaving a huge deficit After …
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