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Young African Entrepreneurs Institute Our mission is to develop entrepreneurial youth who will drive measurable socio-economic impact.
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🚨 SAVE THE DATE!We’re bringing business, culture, music and good vibes together at the Proudly African Youth Market Fest...
14/10/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE!

We’re bringing business, culture, music and good vibes together at the Proudly African Youth Market Festival 2026! 🥁✨

With Kelvin Momo, Zee Nxumalo and Maglera Doe Boy on the lineup, this is one you don’t want to miss! 👀 And we’re just getting started…

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE! Get yours now: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1602613559

Keep an eye on our socials for more artist lineup announcements and all the festival details. Trust us, there’s more coming! 🔥

📍 Western Cape, and that’s a wrap on the Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour!We closed the final leg of the tour with th...
14/10/2026

📍 Western Cape, and that’s a wrap on the Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour!

We closed the final leg of the tour with the Absa Financial Inclusion Symposium. Entrepreneurs, funders and industry leaders came together for honest conversations about access to finance, financial readiness and what it takes to grow a business that lasts.

We also celebrated our Zenzele Entrepreneurship Skills Initiative (ZESI) graduates. Congratulations on completing the programme. This is only the beginning.

This leg ends a journey across the provinces. Thank you to every entrepreneur, partner, university and community that welcomed us along the way. We have met remarkable young people, heard powerful stories and seen what is possible when young entrepreneurs are given the right support.

The tour may be over, but the movement continues.

Zenzele. Make Your Move.

📍 Western Cape, Day 2 of the final leg of the Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour!The Youth Innovation Challenge brought...
14/10/2026

📍 Western Cape, Day 2 of the final leg of the Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour!

The Youth Innovation Challenge brought together the province’s young entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses before a panel of judges. They showed up with bold ideas, clear plans and the confidence to back themselves.

Every pitch carried months, and sometimes years, of hard work. It was an inspiring day of innovation and ambition, and it proved again that the future of South African business is in good hands.

Congratulations to every entrepreneur who took the stage. You made your move.

Zenzele. Make Your Move.

📍 Western Cape, the final stop of the Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour!We kicked off the last leg of the tour with Bu...
14/10/2026

📍 Western Cape, the final stop of the Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour!

We kicked off the last leg of the tour with Business Site Visits. We went into the spaces where young entrepreneurs build every day, saw their products and met the stakeholders who stand behind them.

From workshops to classrooms, every visit reminded us why this tour exists. Young people across the country are building real businesses that solve real problems in their communities, and the Western Cape is no different.

Thank you to every entrepreneur who opened their doors to us. Your work speaks for itself.

Zenzele. Make Your Move.

📍 Gauteng, the biggest week on the youth entrepreneurship calendar is here!The Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Week takes...
06/10/2026

📍 Gauteng, the biggest week on the youth entrepreneurship calendar is here!

The Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Week takes place from 19 - 21 November 2026 in Johannesburg, bringing together young entrepreneurs, industry leaders, funders and partners from across South Africa.

Here's what's happening:

Official Opening
Youth Innovations Challenge Finals
Absa Youth Enterprise Development Symposium
Youth Entrepreneurship Awards Gala Dinner
Proudly African Youth Market Festival

Whether you're pitching, exhibiting, networking or celebrating the young people building South Africa's future, this is your week.

🔗 Registration details coming soon.

Zenzele. Make Your Move.

📍 Western Cape, it's your turn to make your move!The Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour is making its next stop at the ...
06/10/2026

📍 Western Cape, it's your turn to make your move!

The Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour is making its next stop at the Nelson Mandela Gateway Auditorium, V&A Waterfront, and we're looking for the province's next generation of entrepreneurs.

If you're ready to showcase your business, connect with industry leaders, access opportunities and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey, this is your opportunity.

Day 1: Business Site Visits - 7 October 2026

Day 2: Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge - 8 October 2026 📍 Nelson Mandela Gateway Auditorium, V&A Waterfront

Day 3: Financial Inclusion Symposium & Zenzele Entrepreneurship Skills Initiative (ZESI) Graduation - 9 October 2026 📍 Nelson Mandela Gateway Auditorium, V&A Waterfront

Western Cape, we're coming your way! Get ready to connect, learn, showcase your business and unlock new opportunities.

Zenzele. Make Your Move.
🔗 Registration links for both events are in the comments below.

The Free State leg ended with certificates in hand.Day 3 of the Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour in Botshabelo brough...
05/10/2026

The Free State leg ended with certificates in hand.

Day 3 of the Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour in Botshabelo brought the Financial Inclusion Symposium and the ZESI Graduation, with real conversations on banking, funding and building a business that lasts.

Congratulations to every graduate. Western Cape, you are next.

Follow so you catch the final stop.

📍 Simson Sefuthi Hall, Botshabelo | 1 October 2026Yesterday, young entrepreneurs from across the Free State took the sta...
02/10/2026

📍 Simson Sefuthi Hall, Botshabelo | 1 October 2026

Yesterday, young entrepreneurs from across the Free State took the stage at the Youth Innovation Challenge. They pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges and showed the creativity, resilience and drive that is shaping the province's economy.

Thank you to every participant who stepped forward, to our judges for their time and insight, and to our partners for making the day possible. Congratulations to our winners. Every pitch counted, and every entrepreneur in that room is building something worth backing.

The journey continues today with the Financial Inclusion Symposium and ZESI Graduation at Simson Sefuthi Hall, Botshabelo. Join us as we celebrate our graduates and unpack how young businesses can access funding, banking and growth support.

🔗 Registration link in the comments.

Zenzele. Make Your Move.

📍 Free State, Day 1 done.The Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour kicked off in the Free State with Business Site Visits ...
01/10/2026

📍 Free State, Day 1 done.

The Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour kicked off in the Free State with Business Site Visits to three young entrepreneurs building real businesses in Bloemfontein, from renewable energy to beekeeping and jewellery design.

Thank you for opening your doors and sharing your journey with us.

Now it's your turn. Join us tomorrow, 2 October, at Simson Sefuthi Hall, Botshabelo for the Financial Inclusion Symposium & ZESI Graduation.

🔗 Register: https://iims.africa/events/683a76e5-af3c-4519-a295-55e33f0c0e68/register

Young entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners, come through, bring a friend and make your move. See you there!

Zenzele. Make Your Move.

📍 VENUE UPDATE: Free StatePlease note that Day 2 and Day 3 of the Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour will now take plac...
30/09/2026

📍 VENUE UPDATE: Free State

Please note that Day 2 and Day 3 of the Zenzele Youth Entrepreneurship Tour will now take place at Simson Sefuthi Hall, Botshabelo.

Day 2: Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, 1 October 2026
Day 3: Financial Inclusion Symposium & ZESI Graduation, 2 October 2026

Registration links remain the same. Please share with anyone who has already registered.

Zenzele. Make Your Move.

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2 Ross Street
Braamfontein
2191

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:30
Saturday 08:30 - 13:30

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+27813664520

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