Jack Ma Foundation: Africa’s business heroes

Jack Ma Foundation, a not for profit, launched its 2022 Africa's Business Heroes competition to increase brand awareness and showcase and grow local talent who create a positive impact on their communities.

Introduction:

Africa's Business Heroes Prize Competition is the flagship philanthropic programme in Africa to support local entrepreneurs.

The campaign, spearheaded by the Jack Ma Foundation and sponsored by the Alibaba Foundation, aims to showcase and grow local talent who are creating a positive impact in their communities and beyond, and who inspire a movement of African entrepreneurship.

2022, marking the fourth year of the Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) competition, shines a spotlight on talented African entrepreneurs striving to make a difference in their communities. The 2022 competition slogan, "It's African Time,"called on...

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