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Lioness Launch / Caleb’s Farm Cabins in Potchefstroom, South Africa, officially opens its new dedicated events venue

October 5, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Gladys Kgorane, founder, Caleb’s Farm Cabins (South Africa)

Lioness Launch

Caleb’s Farm Cabins, the farm-style retreat and events destination in Potchefstroom, South Africa, launched in 2024, has gained a reputation for offering tranquil accommodation and wellness experiences for individuals, families, and small groups. It has now expanded to include the launch of a dedicated events venue, Hebron View Hall, which is ideal for celebrating special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries, as well as conferences.

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In Lioness Launch Tags South Africa, Hotels & Leisure
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Lerato Masuku, a South African construction business builder with a passion for infrastructure development and job creation

October 5, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Lerato Masuku, director, Bokamo Warona Construction (South Africa)

Startup Story

Lerato Masuku is the visionary director of Bokamo Warona Construction, a 100% black female-owned company based in Daveyton, Benoni. Founded with a passion for quality and community development, the company specialises in general building, maintenance, plumbing, civil works, paving, and general supplies. Under Lerato's leadership, Bokamo Warona Construction has earned a reputation for delivering reliable and professional services, including recent successful projects such as slurry work on the R56 in the Eastern Cape. Lerato is committed to empowering women in the construction industry while growing a business that supports infrastructure and job creation across South Africa. The business was launched in 2016 and has created jobs for 10 people.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Construction
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Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder

October 4, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Vanessa Mhlom, founder and CEO, Pleroma Patch (South Africa)

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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.

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In Cover Story Tags South Africa, Health & Wellbeing
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Morongwe and Michelle Mokone, two social impact entrepreneurs building a high-growth, premium sustainable homeware business

September 29, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Morongwe and Michelle Mokone

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.

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In Cover Story Tags South Africa, Home Accessories, Artisan Enterprise
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Lovable Dladla, a South African entrepreneur turning a passion for baking into a growing business

August 17, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Lovable Dladla, founder, Luvast Bakery (South Africa)

Startup Story

Lovable Dladla is the founder of Luvast Bakery, located in Newcastle, South Africa. She is a self-taught baker and started her business in 2020 with no external funds, building it organically over time. Even though she originally studied engineering, she really found her passion in business, and one of her key motivations as an entrepreneur is to build a thriving business that can help other families in the future by creating jobs.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Food & Drink
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Dr. Phindi Cebekhulu-Msomi, an agripreneur focused on climate-smart solutions

August 17, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Dr. Phindi Cebekhulu-Msomi

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.

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In Cover Story Tags South Africa, Agri-business, Green Business
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Gladys Kgorane, an entrepreneur creating special events and wellness retreats for those looking for rest and relaxation

July 27, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Gladys Kgorane, founder Caleb’s Farm Cabins (South Africa)

Startup Stories

Gladys Kgorane is a visionary entrepreneur and woman of faith, driven by a deep desire to create spaces of healing, rest, and joyful connection. As the founder of Caleb’s Farm Cabins in Potchefstroom, South Africa, she has transformed a quiet piece of land into a peaceful farm destination offering accommodation, events, and wellness retreats. Rooted in purpose and inspired by the Biblical story of Caleb, Gladys is passionate about helping others find peace, celebrate life’s moments, and rediscover hope through nature and hospitality.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Agri-business, Travel & Leisure
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Drienie Botes, an entrepreneur empowering women to achieve economic independence through beekeeping

July 27, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Drienie Botes, founder, Meant to Bee (PTY) Ltd (South Africa)

Startup Story

Drienie Botes is an experienced entrepreneur and community upliftment advocate in South Africa, with over 25 years of leadership in business development and social impact. She has founded multiple successful ventures, including a pearl import business and Meant to Bee (PTY) Ltd, a business focused on empowering rural women through sustainable beekeeping and market access. Skilled in strategic planning, international trade, and capacity building, Drienie is passionate about driving economic independence and transforming communities through innovative, purpose-driven enterprises. She launched Meant to Bee in 2021 and today it has created economic opportunities for 36 people.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Agri-business
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Retang Phaahla, a pioneer for South Africa’s indigenous teas

July 26, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Retang Phaahla

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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.

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In Cover Story Tags South Africa, Food & Drink
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Tumelo Tshwagong, a South African agri-entrepreneur contributing to finding sustainable local solutions to addressing food insecurity

July 20, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Tumelo Tshwagong, co-owner, Tshwagong Farm (South Africa)

Startup Story

Tumelo Tshwagong is a co-owner of Tshwagong Farm, a family-owned business focused on livestock and Indigenous vegetable farming, and located in Koster in the Northwest province of South Africa. Tumelo is a passionate female farmer devoted to cultivating change from the ground up. Tshwagong Farm was established in 2021 with Tumelo at the helm as a Managing Director, supported by a team of four. Her work goes beyond farming as she sees it as a form of preservation, a movement to reignite ancestral food sources and confront the growing crisis of food insecurity.  She passionately believes that every seed she plants, every field she tends,  carries the vision of a resilient, self-sustaining future.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Agri-business
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Gloria Sellwane Phala, a South African entrepreneur helping clients benefit from the transformative impact of yoga

July 19, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Gloria Sellwane Phala, founder and Chief Executive Officer, GangaYuj Yoga Studio (South Africa)

Startup Story

Gloria Sellwane Phala is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of GangaYuj Yoga Studio in South Africa. Drawing on more than 20 years of corporate experience, she established the studio in 2023 after completing a sabbatical year in India, where she deepened her practice and understanding of yoga. This transformative period inspired her shift into entrepreneurship upon her return to the workforce. The business is committed to ensuring clients benefit from the profound, transformative impact of yoga. She is currently the sole employee who arranges contract-based outsourcing of yoga instructors.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Services, Health & Wellbeing
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Sydelle Willow Smith, a pioneer of solar-powered mobile cinema in Africa

July 13, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Lioness Weekender Cover Story

Sunshine Cinema, Africa’s first solar-powered mobile cinema network, bridging storytelling, activism and youth empowerment

Sydelle Willow Smith is a storyteller, impact producer, and co-founder of Sunshine Cinema—Africa’s first solar-powered mobile cinema network. A 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award finalist, Sydelle’s work bridges storytelling and activism, empowering youth in under-resourced communities to become media entrepreneurs and drive dialogue through film. With a background in African Studies and documentary filmmaking, she is passionate about reclaiming narrative spaces and amplifying voices from the margins.

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In Cover Story Tags South Africa, Green Business, Media PR & Communications
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Nondumiso Leshaba, a South African business builder providing professional business advisory and accounting services to SMEs

July 13, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Nondumiso Leshaba, co-founder, LemonSalt (Pty) Ltd and BlueDenim (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)

Startup Story

Nondumiso Leshaba is a distinguished Chartered Bookkeeper and the visionary Managing Director of LemonSalt (Pty) Ltd and BlueDenim (Pty) Ltd in South Africa. In both her companies, Nondumiso has been instrumental in shaping their strategic direction. Her dynamic skill set, which ranges from policy writing to graphic design, has enabled her to lead with a unique perspective. Nondumiso's ability to craft comprehensive policies ensures that both LemonSalt and BlueDenim operate with efficiency and compliance, while her flair for graphic design brings a creative edge to the company's branding and marketing efforts. LemonSalt (Pty) Ltd was established in 2019 and registered in 2020. BlueDenim was registered in 2025. The businesses employs 7 people.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa
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Anneline Lucinda Lopis, an entrepreneur on a mission to grow small scale miners around the African continent

July 13, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Anneline Lucinda Lopis, founder and Chief Executive Officer, Smart House Afrika (SHA) South Africa Holdings

Startup Story

Anneline Lucinda Lopis is the sole owner and Chief Executive Officer of Smart House Afrika (SHA) South Africa Holdings started in 2016, based in Johannesburg and 60% shareholder and Chief Executive Officer of Smart House Afrika (SHA) Zambia Limited started in 2019 in Lusaka Zambia. A Mining and Minerals Consulting Firm. Her core business activities are mining and trading of various minerals, which drive her vision of growing small scale miners around Africa.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Mining & Beneficiation
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Gadifele Moeng, a South African entrepreneur empowering young people to find their voices through public speaking

June 28, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Gadifele Moeng, founder and ceo, Future Leaders Academy (South Africa)

Startup Story

Gadifele Moeng is the founder and ceo of Future Leaders Academy in South Africa, a business launched in 2017 and focused on empowering young people to find their voice and gain confidence through public speaking and storytelling. She is passionate about developing the next generation of leaders and inspiring others to overcome their fears and shine.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Social Entrepreneur, People Management
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Babette Kourelos, a passionate artisanal bread-baking business builder

June 28, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Babette Kourelos

Lioness Weekender Cover Story

Babette's Bread Ltd, an artisanal bread baking specialist business founded in South Africa and now based in Canada

Babette Kourelos is the founder of Babette’s Bread Ltd. Today she lives in Saint-Lazare, Quebec with her husband, Vasili, their baby boy, John, and their two Smooth Fox Terriers, Tango and Cash. She was born in South Africa and is of Afrikaans, Greek, and Italian descent. She holds a BA and LLB degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. After graduating, Babette traveled to Vermont (USA), to apprentice under the late French Master Baker Gerard Rubaud. At the end of 2013, Babette founded and ran what became a well-loved artisan bread bakery and baking studio in Johannesburg (South Africa) for several years before relocating to Canada in 2020. Today, she offers online and in-person bread workshops. Babette has introduced hundreds of beginner bakers to the art of bread baking and has been featured in numerous media publications. She has been a guest speaker at several Women in Business events and was a judge at the World Bread Awards USA in Las Vegas in September 2022.

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In Cover Story Tags South Africa, Canada, Food & Drink
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Thandekile Moloko, an entrepreneur empowering her clients’ financial futures

June 14, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Thandekile Moloko

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SimWealth, a business on a mission to simplify the financial planning process and empower its clients in South Africa

Thandekile Moloko is a Financial Planner and the founder of Simwealth in South Africa, a business launched in 2019 and committed to helping individuals and businesses transform their financial future through clear, personalized, and practical financial planning. With a mission to make financial planning simple, accessible, and effective, Thandekile delivers tailored strategies that support long-term financial growth, security, and freedom. Whether you’re working towards personal financial milestones or navigating the financial complexities of running a business, her approach is grounded in creating actionable, sustainable plans that truly work. From managing day-to-day finances and preparing for life’s uncertainties to building generational wealth and achieving business scalability, Thandekile empowers her clients to make confident financial decisions. Her comprehensive planning process focuses on increasing net worth, protecting what matters most, and aligning financial strategies with your lifestyle and long-term goals.

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In Cover Story Tags South Africa, Financial Management, Business Services
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Mbali Ndandani and Portia Nondo, two passionate ecosystem builders driving support for Africa’s crafters and fashion brands

June 11, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Portia Nondo and Mbali Ndandani, founders, Portia Nondo and Mbali Ndandani (South Africa)

Startup Story

Zettuu, a marketplace providing business support services for Africa’s crafters and fashion brands that have unique products but do not have the operational capacity to grow their brands. Zettuu was co-founded in 2020 by Portia Nondo and Mbali Ndandani, two South African entrepreneurs whose vision is to create a thriving ecosystem of support for African unique crafts, bringing them from the continent to the world’s customers. Portia is a seasoned entrepreneur and franchisee at McDonald's, and Mbali has worked in marketing, digital, technology and artificial intelligence at Unilever and Lelapa AI.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Online Service, Platform
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South African natural baby food producer, Pojupoju, launches innovative new range

June 1, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Dorothy ‘Dolly’ Fatima Mofomme

Lioness Launch

South African serial entrepreneur, Dorothy Dolly Fatima Mofomme, founder of natural baby food producer, Pojupoju, has launched a brand new range of delicious and nutritious purees - with a twist. Each puree is packaged in a pouch, capped with minicap/anti-choke lids that can also be repurposed as children’s creative building blocks.

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In Lioness Launch Tags South Africa, Food & Drink
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Jacqueléne Coetzer, a pan-African business consulting and specialist trade firm builder empowering other women entrepreneurs

June 1, 2025 Melanie Hawken

Jacqueléne Coetzer, founder & CEO, Jacqueléne Global Consulting (JGC) (South Africa)

Startup Story

Jacqueléne Coetzer is the founder and CEO of Jacqueléne Global Consulting (JGC) — a pan-African business advisory and trade firm founded in 2022, specializing in strategic consulting, commodities, medical diagnostics, and cross-border market access. A former diplomat with 14 years’ experience, she now leads high-level negotiations and sourcing across Africa in sectors including medical diagnostics, metals, fuel, and mining. Through exclusive distribution mandates and deal structuring, she is helping shape Africa’s economic future. Fiercely resilient and values-driven, Jacqueléne empowers African women entrepreneurs to rise, scale, and lead — because she believes Africa’s wealth should be built by Africans, for Africans.

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Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
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
Dr. Phindi Cebekhulu-Msomi, an agripreneur focused on climate-smart solutions
Dr. Phindi Cebekhulu-Msomi, an agripreneur focused on climate-smart solutions
Retang Phaahla, a pioneer for South Africa’s indigenous teas
Retang Phaahla, a pioneer for South Africa’s indigenous teas
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An elegant floral gifting idea… Mariana Agness Francisco Eria is a creative force in contemporary floral design. Her business, The House of Agness, is a luxury florist and gifting boutique nestled in Map
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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
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Proudly Zambian chocolate…If you want to eat more of nature’s superfoods, then you have to try the fabulous range of chocolate bars lovingly made by Savanna Premium Chocolate, co-founded by C
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Award-winning olive oil…If you are a big fan of olive oil, then you have to try the renowned, multi-award-winning olive oil in these stunningly beautiful decanters from Rio Largo Olive Oil in South Afric
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Aquatic weeds transformed…We are big fans of the work by Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro,  founder of MitiMeth in Nigeria. She has built an award-winning social enterprise transforming waste and building livelihoods through
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Sustainable accessory style…We love the aesthetic look and impact of the Sarab Knotty Hoops Bag design from Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem, co-founders of Reform Studio in Egypt. It is a great example of their mot
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Chocolate love…We are big chocolate lovers at Lionesses of Africa, so we love these beautiful looking and fabulous tasting chocolates from Midunu Chocolates in Ghana, handcrafted by entrepreneur and chocol
Image of the Day / Margaux Wong

Sustainable statement jewellery…We love the strong’ Eve 2 Collection’ designs of the hugely talented Margaux Rusita, founder of Margaux Wong in Burundi. This international, multi-cultural jewellery Image of the Day / The House of Agness

An elegant floral gifting idea… Mariana Agness Francisco Eria is a creative force in contemporary floral design. Her business, The House of Agness, is a luxury florist and gifting boutique nestled in Map Image of the Day / Pichulik

Statement earrings… Introducing Earrings from the Mamatongue Collection by Katherine-Mary Pichulik, the founder and designer behind the Pichulik line of accessories, in collaboration with Italian designer Matteo Ci Image of the Day / Rokus London

Sculpted statement jewellery…If you want to make a statement with your accessories, then these uniquely crafted pieces by Rokus London, a fine jewellery brand founded by Marie-Paule Tano, are just for you. Roku 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 / Savanna Premium Chocolate

Proudly Zambian chocolate…If you want to eat more of nature’s superfoods, then you have to try the fabulous range of chocolate bars lovingly made by Savanna Premium Chocolate, co-founded by C Image of the Day / Rio Largo Olive Oil

Award-winning olive oil…If you are a big fan of olive oil, then you have to try the renowned, multi-award-winning olive oil in these stunningly beautiful decanters from Rio Largo Olive Oil in South Afric Image of the Day / MitiMeth

Aquatic weeds transformed…We are big fans of the work by Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro,  founder of MitiMeth in Nigeria. She has built an award-winning social enterprise transforming waste and building livelihoods through Image of the Day / Reform Studio

Sustainable accessory style…We love the aesthetic look and impact of the Sarab Knotty Hoops Bag design from Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem, co-founders of Reform Studio in Egypt. It is a great example of their mot Image of the Day / Midunu Chocolates

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Lerato Masuku, a South African construction business builder with a passion for infrastructure development and job creation
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Olamide Alade, a Nigerian fashion brand builder with a passion for weaving cultural heritage into every garment
Mirza Jamal, a Mozambican marcomms expert empowering businesses and brands
Mirza Jamal, a Mozambican marcomms expert empowering businesses and brands
Lovable Dladla, a South African entrepreneur turning a passion for baking into a growing business
Lovable Dladla, a South African entrepreneur turning a passion for baking into a growing business
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Gladys Kgorane, an entrepreneur creating special events and wellness retreats for those looking for rest and relaxation

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