• Home
  • Blog
  • Knowledge
  • Cover Stories
  • Startup Stories
  • Playbooks
  • Podcasts
  • Português
    • Events Homepage & Booking
    • Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge
    • Start-Up Night Africa Series
    • Lioness Lean In Series
    • Lionesses of Africa Annual Conference
    • Harvard University / Lionesses of Africa Conference
    • Young Lioness Lean In Series
    • About Us
    • Impact Partners
    • Contributor Team
    • Contact
    • Join the Community
    • Signup for FREE Newsletters
    • Share Your Startup Story
    • Share Your Lioness Launch
    • Share Your Lioness Co-Lab
    • Become a Contributor
    • Nominate to '100 Lionessess'
    • Become an Impact Partner
    • Contact LoA
Menu

Lionesses of Africa

276 5th Avenue
New York, NY, 10001
(212) 634-4540
The Pride of Africa's Women Entrepreneurs

the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs

Lionesses of Africa

  • Home
  • Blog
  • Knowledge
  • Cover Stories
  • Startup Stories
  • Playbooks
  • Podcasts
  • Português
  • Events +
    • Events Homepage & Booking
    • Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge
    • Start-Up Night Africa Series
    • Lioness Lean In Series
    • Lionesses of Africa Annual Conference
    • Harvard University / Lionesses of Africa Conference
    • Young Lioness Lean In Series
  • About +
    • About Us
    • Impact Partners
    • Contributor Team
    • Contact
  • Connect +
    • Join the Community
    • Signup for FREE Newsletters
    • Share Your Startup Story
    • Share Your Lioness Launch
    • Share Your Lioness Co-Lab
    • Become a Contributor
    • Nominate to '100 Lionessess'
    • Become an Impact Partner
    • Contact LoA

Marina Rakotondrasoa Ralaivaomisa, an agri-entrepreneur making a positive impact in Madagascar

October 17, 2021 Melanie Hawken
Marina Rakotondrasoa Ralaivaomisa, founder, Massöva (Madagascar)

Marina Rakotondrasoa Ralaivaomisa, founder, Massöva (Madagascar)

Startup Story

Most of the population of Madagascar lives in rural areas relying on farming to make a living, but the majority live in poverty. Marina Rakotondrasoa Ralaivaomisa, founder of Massöva, is on a mission to help change their situation through her entrepreneurial approach to agribusiness and extending the local value chain.

LoA learned more about this impact driven business from founder Marina Rakotondrasoa Ralaivaomisa.

Tell us more about yourself

My name is Marina Rakotondrasoa Ralaivaomisa, I am a mother and an entrepreneur. I am CEO of the Massöva company. I am passionate about cars and travel.

Je m’appelle Marina RAKOTONDRASOA RALAIVAOMISA, je suis maman et entrepreneure. Je suis CEO de l’entreprise Massöva. Je suis passionnée de voitures et de voyage.

What does your company do?

Massöva works in agriculture, agricultural product processing, agribusiness and rural development. We give training to our producers. We are setting up agricultural product processing workshops in the villages, in order to directly impact the local economy. We also market raw materials to SMEs in the food industry and cosmetics.

Massöva œuvre dans l’agriculture, la transformation des produits agricoles, l’agrobusiness et le développement rural. Nous donnons des formations à nos producteurs. Nous mettons en place, au sein des villages, des ateliers de transformation des produits agricoles, afin d’impacter directement sur l’économie locale. Nous commercialisons également des matières premières auprès des PME dans le domaine de l’agroalimentaire et de la cosmétique.

Screen Shot 2021-10-17 at 4.11.52 PM.jpg

“We want to boost and innovate the agricultural sector, which is a promising sector, but in our country, it is quite a thousand years old.”

“Massöva became involved in the daily life of the producers. Massöva means "sun", we are a new sunrise for these producers.”

What inspired you to start your company?

75% of the Malagasy population live in rural areas and are mostly farmers and yet the majority live in poverty. I have always believed that this is an outlier and that we must act. Years later I chose to study agronomy. My life experiences, my skills and my knowledge led me to found Massöva. Through Massöva, I could help change the situation. 

75% de la population malgache vivent dans les milieux ruraux et sont presque des agriculteurs et pourtant la majorité vivent dans la pauvreté. J’ai toujours pensé que cette situation est aberrante et qu’il faut agir. Des années plus tard j’ai choisi d’étudier l’agronomie. Mes expériences de vie, mes compétences et mes connaissances m’ont poussé à fonder Massöva. A travers Massöva, je pourrais contribuer à changer la situation.

Why should anyone use your service or product?

We adopt a systemic approach: Massöva supports, trains, and closely monitors producers in order to produce more environmentally friendly products, fair, ecological and traceable products. We are committed to ensuring a sustainable outlet, which increases the income of our producers. We are committed to providing our consumers with healthier, more delicious, and more nutritious products.

Nous adoptons une approche systémique : Massöva accompagne, forme et suit de près les producteurs afin d’avoir une production plus respectueux de l’environnement, des produits équitable, écologique et traçable. Nous nous engageons à assurer une débouchée durable, ce qui permet d’augmenter les revenus de nos producteurs. Nous nous engageons envers nos consommateurs à leur offrir des produits plus sains, plus délicieux et plus nourrissants.

Tell us a little about your team

Massöva is made up of a multidisciplinary team including a technical team and an administrative team, headed by a woman and made up of dynamic, competent, and innovative young men and women. We want to boost and innovate the agricultural sector, which is a promising sector, but in our country, it is quite a thousand years old. Our workshops employ 80% women and 20% young men from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Massöva est composé d’une équipe pluridisciplinaire composée d’une équipe technique et d’une équipe administrative, dirigées par une femme et composée de jeunes hommes et de femmes dynamiques, compétents et innovants. Nous voulons dynamiser et innover le secteur agricole qui est un secteur porteur mais dans notre pays il est assez millénaire. Nos ateliers emploient 80% de femmes et 20% de jeunes hommes issus du milieu défavorisé.

Share a little about your entrepreneurial journey. And do you come from an entrepreneurial background?

My father was a university professor but he is also an entrepreneur and a man of the field, he has always been a source of inspiration to me. My personal journey made me want to help the peasants and thus contribute to the development of the country. In 2014 I opened my first car rental and rural tourism business, the goal was to empower the villagers and integrate these villagers into an activity related to tourism. But for various reasons and probably for lack of experience, we had to stop our activities. At the time, institutions that support youth entrepreneurship hardly existed.

In 2018, after having trained in entrepreneurship and leadership, I regained my self-confidence and that is how I was determined to continue the adventure. We started by collecting local produce, and our suppliers struggled to fulfill our orders, both in terms of quality and quantity. There is a real problem with these producers. Massöva then became involved in the daily life of the producers. Massöva means "sun", we are a new sunrise for these producers.

Mon père était professeur à l’université mais c’est également un entrepreneur et homme de terrain, il a été toujours une source d’inspiration pour moi. Mon parcours personnel m’a donné l’envie d’aider les paysans et de contribuer ainsi au développement du pays. En 2014 j’ai ouvert ma première entreprise de location de voiture et de tourisme rural, le but était de responsabiliser les villageois et d’intégrer ces villageois dans une activité liée au tourisme mais pour diverses raisons et probablement par manque d’expériences, nous avons dû arrêter nos activités. A l’époque les institutions qui soutient l’entrepreneuriat des jeunes n’existait quasiment pas. 

En 2018, après avoir eu une formation en entrepreneuriat et leadeurship, j’ai repris confiance en moi et c’est ainsi que j’étais déterminée à continuer l’aventure. Nous avons commencé par la collecte de produits locaux, et nos fournisseurs avaient du mal à honorer nos commandes, tant en terme de qualité qu’en terme de quantité. Il y a un réel problème au niveau de ces producteurs. Massöva s’est impliqué alors dans le quotidien des producteurs. Massöva signifie « soleil », nous sommes un nouveau lever de soleil pour ces producteurs.

Marina Rakotondrasoa Ralaivaomisa.jpg

“I also know that what I am doing now contributes to sustainable development, so it would be a real heritage not only for my children but also for the country.”

“I know that my commitments as an entrepreneur will benefit the entire planet.”

What are your future plans and aspirations for your company?

Our next project, with the contribution of the NGO solidarity expert, the Prodecid project of GIZ and the rural municipality, is to set up a solidarity cooking workshop and a fruit processing workshop in a producer village, which will run entirely on renewable energy (solar and waste recycling: biogas). The goal of the project is to bring together small restaurateurs and help them cook healthier, more nutritious, and more varied foods. The fruit processing workshop will help transform local fruits directly within the village so that it can directly impact the local economy.

Notre prochain projet, avec la contribution de l’ONG expert solidaire, le projet Prodecid de GIZ et la commune rurale, est de mettre en place un atelier de cuisine solidaire et un atelier de transformation de fruit au sein d’un village de producteur, qui fonctionnera totalement à de l’énergie renouvelable (solaire et recyclage de déchet : bio gaz). L’objectif du projet est de rassembler les petits restaurateurs et de les aider à cuisiner des nourritures plus saines, plus nourrissantes et plus variées. L’atelier de transformation de fruit va aider à transformer les fruits locaux directement au sein du village afin de pouvoir impacter directement à l’économie locale.

What gives you the most satisfaction being an entrepreneur?

Being able to exercise my passion for agriculture and local products, and at the same time being able to help a lot of people. I also know that what I am doing now contributes to sustainable development, so it would be a real heritage not only for my children but also for the country. I know that my commitments as an entrepreneur will benefit the entire planet.

Le fait de pouvoir exercer ma passion pour l’agriculture et les produits locaux, et en même temps de pouvoir aider beaucoup de gens. Je sais également que ce que je fais en ce moment contribue au développement durable, ce serait donc un vrai patrimoine non seulement pour mes enfants mais aussi pour le pays. Je sais que mes engagements en tant qu’entrepreneure feront du bien à la planète toute entière.

What's the biggest piece of advice you can give to other women looking to start-up?

Be passionate and engaged in everything you do, because the impact is greater and more lasting than the profit.

Soyez passionnées et engagées dans tout ce que vous faites, car l’impact est plus important et plus durable que le profit.


Contact or follow Massöva

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | EMAIL natioramg@gmail.com


Why LoA loves it…

So many entrepreneurs are inspired to start their businesses because they see a challenge or a problem that needs to be solved in their countries, and they feel compelled to find that solution. In the case of Marina Rakotondrasoa Ralaivaomisa, she saw the potential of growing the agribusiness sector opportunities for local farmers and extending the agri-value chain to those who need it most as a way to make a difference. Her business Massöva is an inspirational example of what can be achieved when you have a big vision and the energy and drive to make it an impact driven reality. — Melanie Hawken, founder & ceo, Lionesses of Africa

In Startup Story Tags Madagascar, Agri-business, Social Entrepreneur
← Alice Kivuva, a Kenyan entrepreneur building a unique African-inspired sports brand Affiong Williams, an award-winning, innovation-driven agribusiness entrepreneur →
No results found

Download your FREE copy of the latest Playbook: Financing Business Growth

25 leading African women entrepreneurs share practical strategies, real experiences and advice. Playbook link


Tech FoundHER AFRICA CHALLENGE

Five female founders win over $100,000 in TechFoundHER Africa Challenge. Read more


CELEBRATING 10 YEARS


LATEST PODCASTS

LIONESSES OF AFRICA · Episode 1: Business Funding Journeys

Episode 1: Business Funding Journeys Podcast features Melanie Hawken, founder & CEO, Lionesses of Africa and Melissa Basque-Roux, Coordinator, AFAWA, who share insights on creating greater access to finance and economic growth opportunities for women business builders in Africa. Also in conversation are three women entrepreneurs building sustainable, impact-driven businesses - Anne Rweyora, founder of Smart Havens Africa in Uganda, an enterprise creating affordable, climate-smart homes for women; and Morongwe and Michelle Mokone, co-founders of Mo’s Crib in South Africa, a high-growth, sustainable handmade decor manufacturing business.

LIONESSES OF AFRICA · Episode 2: Business Funding Journeys

Episode 2: Business Funding Journeys Podcast focuses on women entrepreneurs in the agribusiness sector who are in growth mode. In conversation with host Melanie Hawken, founder of Lionesses of Africa, are Yvette Dickson-Tetteh, co-founder of Pure and Just Food in Ghana, a high-impact business transforming fresh fruit into premium tropical dried fruit products; and Hadija Jabiri, founder of GBRI Business Solutions in Tanzania, which specialises in growing, processing and selling premium fruits and vegetables for local and export markets.

LIONESSES OF AFRICA · Episode 3: Business Funding Journeys

Episode 3: Business Funding Journeys Podcast co-hosted by Melanie Hawken, founder of Lionesses of Africa, and Melissa Basque-Roux, Coordinator, AFAWA, focuses on the important topic of how to advance smart, inclusive investment in WSMES for sustainable economic development on the African continent. Guests in conversation and sharing their considerable insights include: Dipuo Phakathi, founder of Denic Cabinets in South Africa, Mariam Zein, MD of MAFCI in Mauritania, and Aniela Koffi, SME/SMI Manager, Commercial Banking Division, Ecobank.

Lioness Radio Show: Five Mozambican women entrepreneurs share their experiences of building successful green businesses and creating green jobs for local people. From an environmentally-friendly, high-impact skincare brand, to an innovative green transportation business transforming marine waste into bicycles, these Lionesses are making waves in Mozambique. Listen to their stories, learn from their experiences, and be inspired by their tenacity.


LIONESS WEEKENDER COVER STORIES

LIONESS WEEKENDER COVER STORY
Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder

Lioness Weekender Cover Story

Pleroma Patch, a South African innovative wellness brand creating plant-based patches to support sleep, recovery, and menstrual health.

Vanessa Mhlom is the founder and CEO of Pleroma Patch and is a 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Future Award finalist. Pleroma Patch is a modern wellness brand pioneering a simpler, smarter way to care for your body, through transdermal vitamin patches. Pleroma’s discreet, plant-based patches support sleep, recovery, and menstrual health. Driven by her belief that dignified self-care should be a right, not a luxury, she is developing the ‘Patch It Forward’ initiative, a give-back model that channels a portion of each purchase toward expanding access to wellness essentials like menstrual and sleep support for underserved women and girls.

Read more →
Morongwe and Michelle Mokone, two social impact entrepreneurs building a high-growth, premium sustainable homeware business
Morongwe and Michelle Mokone, two social impact entrepreneurs building a high-growth, premium sustainable homeware business

Lioness Weekender Cover Story

Mo’s Crib, a premium sustainable homeware brand founded by sisters Morongwe and Michelle Mokone in Pretoria, South Africa. From humble beginnings making origami at local markets, the company has grown into one of Africa’s leading exporters of handcrafted décor. Using recycled PVC waterpipes and natural materials such as banana bark, cane, and sisal, Mo’s Crib creates globally sought-after baskets, planters, furniture, and ornaments. Today, the brand supplies major international retailers including Crate & Barrel, Target, and Woolworths Home. Committed to social impact, Mo’s Crib empowers over 85 artisans, creating jobs while advancing environmental sustainability and African design innovation. The business was launched in 2019 and today employs 280 people.

Read more →
Dr. Phindi Cebekhulu-Msomi, an agripreneur focused on climate-smart solutions
Dr. Phindi Cebekhulu-Msomi, an agripreneur focused on climate-smart solutions

Lioness Weekender Cover Story

Hazile Group, a South African agribusiness focused on sustainable food systems, renewable energy, and water stewardship

Dr. Phindi Cebekhulu-Msomi is a social entrepreneur and thought leader in climate resilience, and a 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Future Award finalist. She leads Hazile Group, a black woman-led enterprise driving climate-smart solutions in agriculture, energy, and water. The company’s core mission is to address food insecurity, water scarcity, and energy transition while uplifting marginalised communities. Hazile's focus on rural development, empowering farmers, and integrating climate-smart technologies directly supports several UN Sustainable Development Goals, notably zero hunger, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, and climate action. She also runs Acumind Consulting, guiding organisations toward inclusive, values-driven leadership and ESG strategies.

Read more →
Retang Phaahla, a pioneer for South Africa’s indigenous teas
Retang Phaahla, a pioneer for South Africa’s indigenous teas

Lioness Weekender Cover Story

Setšong Tea Crafters, an agri-business specialising in the crafting of speciality indigenous teas from the natural flora found in South Africa’s rural Limpopo

A former quantity surveyor turned social entrepreneur, Retang Phaahla is the co-founder and CEO of Setšong Tea Crafters in South Africa, and the winner of the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award. Her business celebrates indigenous tea knowledge while driving rural development. Based in Sekhukhune, Limpopo, the majority women-owned social enterprise collaborates with communities to produce a range of health-promoting teas (known for calming nerves, relieving tension, and supporting balanced blood pressure), and hosts cultural tours to promote eco-tourism and preserve heritage. Setšong’s business model has created sustainable income streams for rural women while reviving ancient botanical traditions. The business was launched in 2017 and has created 30 jobs for local people.

Read more →
Dr Margaret Kemigisha, a publishing entrepreneur passionate about childrens’ literacy
Dr Margaret Kemigisha, a publishing entrepreneur passionate about childrens’ literacy

Lioness Weekender Cover Story

Igaaza Creations, a Uganda-based social enterprise promoting literacy through children’s storybook publishing and capacity building

Dr Margaret Kemigisha is the founder and CEO of Igaaza Creations, a Uganda-based social enterprise that promotes literacy through the publishing of children’s storybooks, offers social research consulting, and builds capacity among fresh graduates. Her work bridges development and applied research, supporting governments, development organizations, and the private sector with evidence-based solutions and creative tools for impact.

Read more →

IMAGE OF THE DAY. CELEBRATING WOMAN MADE IN AFRICA.

Image of the Day / Spez Catering

Special Occasion Cakes…If you are anything like the sweet treat-loving team at Lionesses of Africa, you will love a slice of the great cakes on offer from Spez Catering in Kenya, founded by Esmeralda De Souza-
Image of the Day / Atelier Taila Carrilho

Statement Accessories…We love the power of accessories to make strong fashion statements, and Taíla Carrilho, founder of Atelier Taila Carrilho in Mozambique creates the most exquisite, eye-cat
Image of the Day / Nokware Skincare

Sustainable skincare…We love to see natural cosmetics companies with a sustainable approach to business succeeding in Africa, and Nokware Skincare, founded by Tutuwa Ahwoi in Ghana is a great example. She f
Image of the Day / Eloli

African luxury couture…For those who want to stand out from the crowd, Dibo Ndumbe Eyoh, co-founder and co-creative Director of Eloli, an award-winning luxury African fashion brand in Cameroon, has just what you need.
Image of the Day / KOVA

Luxury leather tote…Petrina Auino-Mwandingi is the founder and creative director of her own brand of leather products, KOVA, in Namibia. The business produces high quality leather handbags, primarily totes as well as o
Image of the Day / Hope Distillery

Boutique gin…If you are a gin lover, then check out Hope Distillery, a South African distillery in the heart of urban Cape Town. Established by Lucy Beard and her husband Leigh Lisk, Hope Distillery is a sma
Image of the Day / Amorambique

Capulana with style... If you love Capulana, then explore the new range of modern accessories from Amorambique, Mozambique, created by founder Patricia Vasco. This proudly Mozambican brand of accessories and footwear i
Image of the Day / Suzie Beauty

Marvellous Make-up…When you need to take your make-up routine to the next level, professional Kenyan make-up brand, Suzie Beauty, founded by Suzie Wokabi, has you covered. Suzie founded her successful business
Image of the Day / Aya K Design

Sophisticated sandal style…If you love design that combines traditional with modern style, then these sandals from Aya K Design, founded by Aya Keita in Cote d’Ivoire, are a must-buy. Aya is an entreprene
Image of the Day / House of Cinnamon

Animal print pumps…These eye-catching animal print pumps from House of Cinnamon in South Africa are a great addition to any stylish wardrobe. Founded by Frances Edwards, House of Cinnamon is a proudly Afro
Image of the Day / Spez Catering

Special Occasion Cakes…If you are anything like the sweet treat-loving team at Lionesses of Africa, you will love a slice of the great cakes on offer from Spez Catering in Kenya, founded by Esmeralda De Souza- Image of the Day / Atelier Taila Carrilho

Statement Accessories…We love the power of accessories to make strong fashion statements, and Taíla Carrilho, founder of Atelier Taila Carrilho in Mozambique creates the most exquisite, eye-cat Image of the Day / Nokware Skincare

Sustainable skincare…We love to see natural cosmetics companies with a sustainable approach to business succeeding in Africa, and Nokware Skincare, founded by Tutuwa Ahwoi in Ghana is a great example. She f Image of the Day / Eloli

African luxury couture…For those who want to stand out from the crowd, Dibo Ndumbe Eyoh, co-founder and co-creative Director of Eloli, an award-winning luxury African fashion brand in Cameroon, has just what you need. Image of the Day / KOVA

Luxury leather tote…Petrina Auino-Mwandingi is the founder and creative director of her own brand of leather products, KOVA, in Namibia. The business produces high quality leather handbags, primarily totes as well as o Image of the Day / Hope Distillery

Boutique gin…If you are a gin lover, then check out Hope Distillery, a South African distillery in the heart of urban Cape Town. Established by Lucy Beard and her husband Leigh Lisk, Hope Distillery is a sma Image of the Day / Amorambique

Capulana with style... If you love Capulana, then explore the new range of modern accessories from Amorambique, Mozambique, created by founder Patricia Vasco. This proudly Mozambican brand of accessories and footwear i Image of the Day / Suzie Beauty

Marvellous Make-up…When you need to take your make-up routine to the next level, professional Kenyan make-up brand, Suzie Beauty, founded by Suzie Wokabi, has you covered. Suzie founded her successful business Image of the Day / Aya K Design

Sophisticated sandal style…If you love design that combines traditional with modern style, then these sandals from Aya K Design, founded by Aya Keita in Cote d’Ivoire, are a must-buy. Aya is an entreprene Image of the Day / House of Cinnamon

Animal print pumps…These eye-catching animal print pumps from House of Cinnamon in South Africa are a great addition to any stylish wardrobe. Founded by Frances Edwards, House of Cinnamon is a proudly Afro

STARTUP STORIES. MEET THE WOMEN WHO’VE LAUNCHED.

Featured
Dr Juanri Jonck and Bernadette Kruger, co-founders of a first-to-South African-market serum-only skincare range
Dr Juanri Jonck and Bernadette Kruger, co-founders of a first-to-South African-market serum-only skincare range

Startup Story

Dr Juanri Jonck and Bernadette Kruger are co-founders of Twenty 4 Skin, a unique South African medical-grade skincare brand. Juanri is a medical doctor with a special interest in regenerative medicine, so you could say she is a holistic regenerative GP, and Bernadette is a somatologist. The brand focuses on hormone optimization, aesthetic medicine, as well as skincare formulations.

Read more →
Gillian Holl, a South African architectural entrepreneur building a sustainability-focused business that responds to the needs of both clients and the environment
Gillian Holl, a South African architectural entrepreneur building a sustainability-focused business that responds to the needs of both clients and the environment

Startup Story

Gillian Holl, founder of VELD Architects in South Africa, has built a business renowned for creating spaces that serve not as statements but as sanctuaries. It’s an architecture deeply connected to the African landscape, fostering a sense of belonging and calm.

Read more →
Júlia Silota, a Mozambican green business builder, focused on environmental waste management
Júlia Silota, a Mozambican green business builder, focused on environmental waste management

Startup Story

Júlia Silota is the founder and CEO of J&G Environment Ltda, a Mozambican company operating in the environmental field, focused on the purchase and sale of solid waste, and providing solid waste collection services, solid waste management training, and environmental project evaluation. It was founded in August 2020 and began operations in 2023. It employs four people, two full-time and two part-time.

Read more →
Claudia Machaieie, a Mozambican green business innovator transforming marine waste into reading glasses
Claudia Machaieie, a Mozambican green business innovator transforming marine waste into reading glasses

Startup Story

Cláudia Machaieie is the founder of Sea Glasses in Mozambique. She is a 28-year-old with a degree in Marine Biology, a postgraduate degree in Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship, and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Biology and Conservation Ecology. She has completed several technical courses in monitoring and project management. She began her activity as a volunteer and social activist at the age of 14 and is currently a founding volunteer of SOA Mozambique and a volunteer with Solo Adventures. She has worked in public (IIP), private (SEPPA, Centro Terra Viva), and international organizations (Girl Move Academy, UN - World Food Programme) developing activities in administration, monitoring, and management of humanitarian and environmental programs. Currently, she is the social responsibility coordinator at TOPACK Mozambique.

Read more →
Matilde Mawelele Rungo, a Mozambican tech-preneur helping to drive digital transformation in the country
Matilde Mawelele Rungo, a Mozambican tech-preneur helping to drive digital transformation in the country

Startup Story

Matilde Mawelele Rungo is a digital transformation consultant, cybersecurity specialist, and founder of RealityTech Advisory in Mozambique, where she leads technology-driven projects for businesses and startups. She is also an evangelist and the creator of MTI – A Triad of Hope for Children, an initiative that integrates Evangelism, Technology, and Innovation to empower young people and communities. With a global vision, Matilde is committed to advancing individuals, organizations, and ecosystems through technology, faith, and meaningful social impact. The business was launched in 2024 and today has created jobs for 6 people.

Read more →

Screen Shot 2020-01-27 at 6.01.32 PM.png
Screen Shot 2020-01-27 at 5.34.58 PM.png

Sign up today to receive the #1-rated newsletters for Africa's women entrepreneurs.

* indicates required
Required: Please select your newsletter(s):


LIONESS BOOK REVIEWS

Featured
Built on Purpose: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams by Betsy Fore
Built on Purpose: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams by Betsy Fore

Book Review

Successful entrepreneur Betsy Fore, in her new book Built on Purpose: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams, shows how, by practicing a manifesting mindset, you can discover your deepest purpose. She calls this an “inner why” and believes finding it can unlock your greatest potential as a creator, founder, and builder of great products.

Read more →
The Magnetic Female Entrepreneur: The Art of Empowered Presence, Rising to New Levels of Impact and Influence, and Financial Success on Your Own Terms  by Mary Grant
The Magnetic Female Entrepreneur: The Art of Empowered Presence, Rising to New Levels of Impact and Influence, and Financial Success on Your Own Terms by Mary Grant

Book Review

The Magnetic Female Entrepreneur by Mary Grant is a transformative guide for high-achieving women entrepreneurs, business owners, and coaches who are ready to amplify their influence, impact, and income. Written by Mary Grant, a seasoned entrepreneur and innovation expert with over 30 years in the fashion industry, this book unpacks the art of empowered presence, bold confidence, and defining success on your own terms. Through insights, strategies, and a fresh perspective on success, the author empowers women to harness their unique strengths, navigate challenges, and rise to their next level with clarity and unstoppable momentum.

Read more →
Women Entrepreneurs Rewired To Rise: Powerful Habits that Break Through Burnout, Silence Your Inner Critic, and Build a Thriving Business from the Inside Out  by Fiona Soutter
Women Entrepreneurs Rewired To Rise: Powerful Habits that Break Through Burnout, Silence Your Inner Critic, and Build a Thriving Business from the Inside Out by Fiona Soutter

Book Review

Women Entrepreneurs Rewired To Rise: Powerful Habits that Break Through Burnout, Silence Your Inner Critic, and Build a Thriving Business from the Inside Out by Fiona Soutter is not just another business book. Most focus on strategies and tactics. This one rewires the woman behind the business—so your growth is aligned, sustainable, and actually feels good.

Read more →
Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business by Liz Elting
Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business by Liz Elting

Book Review

In the book, Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business, author Liz Elting, one of the most celebrated and successful women in America, has created a guide for how to not only dream big, but also win―both in business and in life.

Read more →
After the Idea: What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup by Julia Austin
After the Idea: What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup by Julia Austin

Book Review

In her new book, After the Idea: What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup, entrepreneurship expert Julia Austin shares battle-tested strategies to help founders and startup joiners build their venture from the ground up.

Read more →

About Us  |  Contact Us  | PRIVACY POLICY | terms OF SERVICE  | Community Guidelines  

© 2026 LIONESSES OF AFRICA public benefit corporation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.