the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
by Catia Mondlane
Discovering your passion and turning it into a sustainable business is a journey that requires courage, self-awareness, and, above all, action. It's not uncommon to feel the pressure to follow a conventional path, but it's when we connect with our true passions that we find personal and professional fulfilment. On this journey, we not only learn how to generate income but also how to impact lives.
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by Catia Mondlane
Starting a business can seem challenging, but with passion and dedication, it's possible to turn an idea into a successful reality. The key lies in identifying a problem you can solve, developing an effective solution, and from there, building something that makes a difference in people’s lives. I'll share a bit about my personal journey, which began with my own struggle and transformed into a skincare business focused on oily and acne-prone skin.
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by Kathryn Main
Most people would list things like “money”, “a business plan”, or “an idea”. While you do need an idea and a plan, and whilst money is not a prerequisite to start a business, that is not the answer I’m looking for.
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by Nontobeko Mbuyane
We all have big dreams, big goals, and big ideas on what we think our life should look like, or how we think life will end up. Some of us meticulously plan out our lives, envisioning and letting ourselves daydream as we think about all the stuff we would love to accomplish. The problem is, a lot of us have trouble reaching the potential we have set for ourselves. Time kind of flies by, and we end up looking back and wondering what went wrong. Well, one reason stands out like a sore thumb: We never really get started doing the things we truly want to do.
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by Thembe Khumalo
I am a person who likes to start things - conversations (if I hear anyone in the supermarket speaking Ndebele I feel compelled to join in), friendships, projects, songs, businesses, stories…. I just love the energy that comes with new beginnings. The planning and preparations, putting tools, and people and ideas together, all give me a high that is unlike anything else I have experienced. And so of course, I tend to start a lot of things.
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by Catia Mondlane
The Coronavirus flare-up is stirring up the worldwide economy for huge scope, minimal expense business thoughts, and On-Demand-Delivery applications which are now all the rage. The world is scrambling hard to battle the current and impending financial results of this dark swan occasion, yet this could be a thrilling chance to ponder a business thought for what's to come.
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by Catia Mondlane
The current pandemic has opened up the entry way for new and extended business openings as purchasers adjust to post-COVID life. The effect of COVID-19, especially on the business world, couldn't have been anticipated yet has been an amazing learning experience—particularly for trying business people. Social distancing and remote work have constrained customary in-person businesses like eateries, physical retail and event organizers to get innovative with arrangements and stay relevant, while additionally opening a universe of opportunities s for entrepreneurs to meet shoppers' new and developing needs.
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Grace Stevens
by Grace Stevens
Women like Julia Child, Nigella Lawson, and Martha Stewart are proof that building an empire based on your home baking skills is not only achievable but incredibly fruitful and rewarding. However, there is a big difference between having a delicious side hustle and building a baking empire.
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by Catia Mondlane
Business visionaries are inventive, imaginative and risk-taking by definition, so building up a business in or following a pandemic doesn't scare them away. The pandemic showed numerous such visionaries that keep up with their actual wellbeing and develop new business frameworks. In 2020, buyers looked to discover innovative solutions online to forget their challenges, and virtual exercise classes and online courses entered the market with a flourish.
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Nicole Magerman, founder of Girl Spectrum (Mozambique)
Don’t wait for the perfect time to start!…
Nicole Magerman, founder, Girl Spectrum (Mozambique)
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Chita Mumba Zulu, founder, Eternal Jewellery Zambia (Zambia)
Look for a gap in the market!…
Chita Mumba Zulu, founder, Eternal Jewellery Zambia (Zambia)
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Xoliswa Hlongwane, founder of XO Collection (South Africa)
Put those building blocks in place!
Xoliswa Hlongwane, founder of XO Collection (South Africa)
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by Mbaliyethu( Lisa) Mthethwa, co-founder of Frutee Belliez
When we started our journey in 2009, my sister Lona and I just wanted to sell fresh fruit salads to students in school, so we could promote a healthier lifestyle. We are meant to have a minimum of five fruits and veggies a day but some of us don't even have one. Growing up, fruit salads were always perceived as a dessert. Veggies were always seen as something that is nasty.
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Boikano Sikwane, co-founder of Chuck Chilli Foods (South Africa)
Don’t get dissuaded by slow growth!…
Boikano Sikwane is the co-founder of Chuck Chilli Foods in South Africa
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Nicoline Bole, founder of Bolnique Ltd (United Kingdom / Cameroon)
Just start your entrepreneurial journey!…
Nicoline Bole, founder of Bolnique Ltd (United Kingdom/Cameroon)
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Nancy Munderu, founder, Travel Shore Africa (Kenya)
Start with what you have now!…
Nancy Munderu, founder, Travel Shore Africa (Kenya)
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Cindy Matlapeng, founder, The Office Team Cleaning and Support Services, (Botswana)
Start your entrepreneurial journey now!…
Cindy Matlapeng, founder, The Office Team Cleaning and Support Services, (Botswana)
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by Tapiwa Matsinde
Turning your hobby into a business is a highly rewarding experience. Not only can it mean making a living doing what you love, but also learning more about yourself and just what you are capable of. Turning your hobby into a business is a big step, one that requires a shift in mindset from creating for pleasure as and when you feel like it to creating for-profit and having to put routines and goals in place.
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Nametso Matlhaga, founder, Matthan Jewellery Collection (Botswana)
Listen to your instincts!…
Nametso Matlhaga, founder, Matthan Jewellery Collection (Botswana)
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Tlangelani Nkuna, founder, Placement Junxion (South Africa)
Stay true to yourself!…
Tlangelani Nkuna, founder, Placement Junxion (South Africa)
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