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  • Farai Makunungunu, ALU Alumnus: Leading Community-Driven Urban Transformation in Zimbabwe
    4 March 2026
    “I had always been drawn to entrepreneurship, but I struggled to find where to begin,” Farai Makunungunu reflects. Farai Makunungunu never envisioned entrepreneurship as a…

  • Patrick Chomurove: Turning Energy Challenges into Sustainable Solutions through Practical Innovation
    5 February 2026
    For Patrick Chomurove, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar Alumni from Ashesi University and a current master’s student at Michigan Technological University, leadership in energy innovation is…

  • Charlton Mandaza: Translating Knowledge into Real-World Engineering Impact
    23 January 2026
    Charlton Mandaza’s journey into professional engineering began the opportunity to learn, observe, and grow in a real working environment. As a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program…

  • Divine Mungisha key Learnings Through the Infrastructure, Climate Change and Human Mobility Design and Innovation Challenge
    21 January 2026
    For Divine Mungisha, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar from Rwanda, participation in the Infrastructure, Climate Change and Human Mobility Design and Innovation Challenge was less about…
  • Image collage: Left, a person in protective gear carries buckets near blue portable toilets. Center, a woman in a red shirt harvests greens. Right, three people engage in conversation outside a blue door, one holding a folder.

    Empowering Young Leaders in Sustainability: Career Opportunities with Sanergy Collaborative
    • For Future Leaders
    7 March 2025
    The Sanergy Collaborative, one of our first ever employer partners based in Nairobi, is transforming sanitation by turning waste into valuable products like fertilizers, fuels,…
  • The image is a promotional flyer for CIC 5.0, the Climate Innovation Challenge, detailing its purpose, benefits, expectations, and eligibility criteria. The flyer invites university students to apply and highlights program support by various organizations.

    Climate Innovation Challenge 5.0
    • For Future Leaders
    13 November 2024
      In an effort to tackle climate challenges, you now have the opportunity to apply for the Climate Innovation Challenge! This is your opportunity to…
  • A promotional image for "AL for Infrastructure Demo Day," which is scheduled for June 19, 2024. It features logos of African Leadership Academy, Hindsight Ventures, and apix. The event focuses on manufacturing, environment, transportation, and financial services. A "Register Now" button is at the bottom.

    Innovation Unleashed: June 19 Hackathon Highlights
    • For Future Leaders
    5 July 2024
    On June 19, a dynamic hackathon brought together some of the brightest minds in technology and innovation, focusing on solving critical issues in manufacturing, environment,…
  • A group of nine people stand in front of a building with a sign that reads "Conservation South Africa." They are smiling and giving thumbs-up gestures. The building is made of brick and wood, and the group is standing on a grassy area.

    Empowering Young Innovators Toward Sustainable Climate Solutions
    • For Future Leaders
    8 April 2024
    At AL for Infrastructure, we believe in harnessing the potential of young leaders to drive impactful change in Africa’s infrastructure landscape. Our Design and Innovation…
  • Rolls of fabric and paper are stored horizontally on industrial shelving in a warehouse. The materials vary in color and pattern, including plain and patterned designs. The background shows more storage racks and the warehouse's white walls.

    Announcing AL for Infrastructure’s Technology for Infrastructure Hackathon 
    • For Future Leaders
    26 February 2024
    AL for Infrastructure is excited to announce a new partnership with Hindsight Ventures and for the second edition of the AL for Infrastructure Hackathon to…
  • The Chevron-sponsored African Leadership Academy Engineering Leadership Program (ALA ELP) students

    A Note of Gratitude to Chevron Engineering Leadership Program Mentors
    • For Partners
    17 July 2023
    The mentors attended a week-long training where Dr. Oluseyi Aberefa, Mr. Phenyo Tshwantsho, Ms. Eufa Adabie, and the supporting ALA Team prepared them for the…