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Svein Holsether, President of Yara International and co-founder of GoGettaz, has underscored the urgent need for impact-leaders within Africa’s food system, citing that 17 of the 20 countries most vulnerable to climate change are in Africa.
In a statement released in Lusaka on Tuesday, Holsether announced the top 12 finalists for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2024.
These finalists, selected from nearly 2,000 applicants across the continent, would be awarded a trip to Kigali, Rwanda, in early September.
They would present their ventures live on stage at the GoGettaz Africa Finals during the annual Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum).
Holsether praised the finalists for their extraordinary innovation and visionary approach to sustainable agriculture.
He noted that the young entrepreneurs had demonstrated exceptional leadership in Africa’s agrifood sector.
Holsether expressed support for the young leaders who were developing climate-resilient and innovative solutions to address these challenges.
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Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Chairman of Econet Group and fellow co-founder of GoGettaz, highlighted the impressive achievements of the finalists.
He commended their efforts in creating profitable ventures that generate employment and enhance prosperity in Africa’s agrifood sector.
Masiyiwa also acknowledged the finalists’ role in tackling complex climate and development issues that have long puzzled global experts.
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize offers two $50,000 Grand Prizes and eligibility for GoGettaz Impact Awards totaling an additional $60,000.
The AFS Forum provides these young entrepreneurs, aged 18-35, with a unique opportunity to build strategic partnerships and advance their agribusinesses to new heights.
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