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Tanzanian Microbiologist Wins $300,000 at African Business Heroes

12/13/2025

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Diana Orembe, a Tanzanian microbiologist, won the top prize at the 2025 African Business Heroes awards in Kigali on December 13, earning US$300,000 for NovFeed.
NovFeed specializes in laboratory-grown seafood protein.
Abraham Mbuthia of Uzapoint and Adrian Kruger of Nuvoteq won second and third prizes, receiving US$250,000 and US$150,000.
The Jack Ma Foundation organized the awards.
Jason Pau, the foundation's International Executive Director, praised the finalists at the Kigali ceremony.

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Diana Orembe, a Tanzanian microbiologist, won the top prize at the 2025 African Business Heroes awards in Kigali on December 13, earning US$300,000 for NovFeed.
NovFeed specializes in laboratory-grown seafood protein.
Abraham Mbuthia of Uzapoint and Adrian Kruger of Nuvoteq won second and third prizes, receiving US$250,000 and US$150,000.
The Jack Ma Foundation organized the awards.
Jason Pau, the foundation's International Executive Director, praised the finalists at the Kigali ceremony.