How do you use ICT to create social impact? Ashoka in partnership with the Intel Foundation have published a new report on how social innovators are making the most of information and communication technologies to create social impact and change the world!
Read moreMeet an extraordinary women-led social enterprise from Cape Town turning plastic waste into beautiful giftboxes
Lynn Worsley and the inspiring team of ecopreneurs of All Women Recycling, Cape Town
All Women Recycling is an inspiring women-led social enterprise in South Africa turning discarded plastic soft-drink bottles into beautiful upcycled, highly decorative giftboxes.
Read moreEllen Chilemba founder of Malawian social enterprise Tiwale is a winner of Ashoka's 'Youth Innovations for Employment in Africa Challenge'
Ellen Chilemba, founder and director of Tiwali, Malawi
Congratulations to Ellen Chilemba the founder of Tiwali, a social enterprise in Malawi, for being one of the five winners of Ashoka's Future Forward: Youth Innovations for Employment in Africa challenge.
Read moreCelebrating Africa’s Inspirational Women Social Entrepreneurs in January
Lionesses of Africa is celebrating Africa’s women social entrepreneurs this January. During this month we will feature the continent's leading social-preneurs and bring you the latest news on the rise of social enterprises that are focused on making Africa a better place.
Read moreHottest Handbags on the Planet – Now Woman-Made in Africa
L-R: Hanneli Rupert, Zainab Ashadu, Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, Buki Akib, Abai Schulze
2015 looks set to be an exciting year for African luxury brands, with many confidently announcing themselves on the global scene with a bang. If your weakness is handbags, then there is no better time to add a luxurious, hand-crafted African-made piece to your collection. Meet 5 fresh, women-led brands who are successfully re-interpreting ancient design, centuries-old craftsmanship and unique materials into the perfect Afro-luxe accessory. All crafted sustainably, produced ethically and rooted in a deep sense of social responsibility. What's not to love!
Read more7 Young African women entrepreneurs drive a new eco-spirit on the continent
An adventurous, new eco-spirit is emerging from Africa and it is being spearheaded by a young generation of women entrepreneurs who are committed to making a difference to the sustainable future of the continent. Meet 7 such women who are making a major impact on society.
Read moreAfrica’s Top 10 Women Entrepreneur Newsmakers of 2014
There is no doubt about it, Africa’s women entrepreneurs have been making the headlines for all the right reasons in 2014, scooping top entrepreneur awards and accolades, and achieving global recognition for their business and brand building efforts. Lionesses of Africa celebrates the success of 10 of Africa’s women entrepreneur trailblazers who in our opinion have been the continent's leading newsmakers over the past 12 months.
Read more6 African Women Entrepreneurs Recognised at IWEC International Women Entrepreneurial Challenge Awards in Stockholm
IWEC International Women Entrepreneurial Challenge 2014 Awardees in Stockholm, Sweden
Six of Africa’s leading women entrepreneurs achieved global recognition on 17th November in Stockholm at the prestigious IWEC International Women Entrepreneurial Challenge Awards. The event aims to develop a global business network for successful women business owners, helping them gain and expand access to international markets.
Read moreLet's celebrate and support Women’s Entrepreneurship Day on November 19
It’s official - women entrepreneurs get their own global day of recognition this month – Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, 19th November 2014. Let's join to celebrate, support and empower women entrepreneurs worldwide and especially women on our own continent, Africa!
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