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Great golfers need great caddies. Ask anyone who plays professionally and they will tell you that the role of the caddy is critical to their own performances. But they often don’t get the recognition or support they deserve. In Johannesburg, South Africa, a new golf event is being launched on 8 March 2020 to shine a spotlight on talented caddies who have a great game of their own.
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Meet Helen Viljoen, a luxury jewellery brandbuilder with a cause. — When you set out to build a niche jewellery business, underpinned by an ethos of legacy building through sustainable luxury, there is a golden thread that runs through the company and the brand. In the case of Nebü, founded by South African entrepreneur Helen Viljoen, that thread is the creation of beautiful, sustainable jewellery with a cause and a commitment to environmental and wild life conservation.
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Christelle Kwizera, founder of Water Access Rwanda
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Getting daily access to safe, clean, affordable water is a priority for many of Rwanda’s citizens. For entrepreneur Christelle Kwizera, providing a series of game-changing solutions to that challenge is what drives her business, Water Access Rwanda.
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Nicola Luther, CEO and Creative Director, LUNAR (South Africa)
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Adding to the entrepreneurial buzz of Start-Up Night Africa London which took place on 16 January in the heart of the West End of the City, South Africa’s leading eco-fashion brand, Lunar, launched its new SpringSummer2020 collection.
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Femi Oyedipe, founder of Loshes Chocolate (Nigeria)
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The renowned and fast growing Loshes Chocolate, a bean-to-bar, single-origin, craft chocolate processing company in Lagos, Nigeria, is expanding its range to include some exciting new chocolate bars and gift boxes. Founded by entrepreneur, Femi Oyedipe, the company is building a reputation for its production of fine chocolates and baking products for both individual and commercial consumers.
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YOU + US = WE is the ethos behind the launch of the YOU Cookie Company brand in South Africa. Impact driven social entrepreneur and owner, Adri Williams, known for her company’s popular Khayelitsha Cookies, is looking to take her incredibly successful cookie baking business model and social impact to the next level.
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Didintle Motsuenyane
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South African entrepreneur, Didintle Motsuenyane, founder of More Than Golf (Pty) Ltd, has just announced the launch of an exciting new golfing event in the country’s economic capital, Gauteng, to mark what has been a hard, busy business year. Experienced golfers and corporate weekend golfing enthusiasts alike, are invited to participate as part of their wind down for the year. Founder, Didintle Motsuenyane, is keen to encourage women entrepreneur golfers to take part too.
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Nicola Luther, owner of LUNAR (South Africa)
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South African eco-fashion and lifestyle brand, LUNAR, led by owner and creative director, Nicola Luther, recently showcased its AutumnWinter2020 collection at SA Fashion Week as part of the Cape Wools & Mohair SA Designer Challenge. Lunar was also selected as winner of this challenge in the Ladies Wear category by an international panel of judges.
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Zanele Njapha
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For all those businesses looking to gear up to thrive in an ever-changing economic climate, help is at hand, thanks to South African entrepreneur, Zanele Njapha. Her award-winning keynote and it's accompanying training package ‘Institutional Relevance in The 4th Industrial Revolution’, are providing a framework for acquiring the skills necessary to gear up for success.
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In the Eastern Cape of South Africa, entrepreneur Adele Cutten, founder of the renowned Adele’s Mohair, launches a series of Magic Mohair Gift Packs for creative crafter customers.
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Dana Mroueh
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Calling all chocolate lovers! In Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, artisan chocolate company, Mon Choco, founded by the inspirational entrepreneur and talented chocolatier, Dana Mroueh, is launching an exciting new flavour in its delicious raw chocolate bar range this month. Mendiant is a new product which incorporates nuts and candied fruits into its world-class raw chocolate bars.
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Frances Edwards, Founder of House of Cinnamon (South Africa)
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Lovers of the finest quality, handcrafted, luxury shoes and accessories will be excited to learn that South African brand, House of Cinnamon, is launching its new Spring/Summer 20 Collection this month. Founder and ceo, Frances Edwards, is once again exciting the marketplace with her distinctive new range of Afro-European-designed and handcrafted footwear and accessories.
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Adv. Lufuno T Khorommbi, founder of Orizur Consulting Enterprise (South Africa)
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With the 4th Industrial Revolution comes the need to address the growth of cyber threats in business and government, which have the potential to cause disruption and damage. The need to stay on top of cyber law and cyber security issues has never been greater. In South Africa, specialist cyber law enterpreneur, Adv. Lufuno T Khorommbi, founder of Orizur Consulting Enterprise, is launching two new initiatives to help clients to navigate their way through cyber threats and cyber law.
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Creating unique accessories that resonate with customers looking for something that stands out from the crowd is what drives Patricia Vasco, founder of Mozambican brand Amorambique. This month sees her launching another beautiful collection of bags that are both eye-catching and original. Lionesses of Africa spoke to Patricia to find out more about this latest launch.
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Nicola Luther, CEO of Lunar (South Africa)
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Fashion consumers are becoming more aware of where their clothing is made, who is making it, and its impact on the environment. For eco-friendly designers, Nicola Luther, CEO of Lunar, and Sonja Stanislaus-Kaw Di-Aping, this is where their inspiration comes from. On the evening of Friday 24 August, Lunar invited their clients to a special celebration of their journey to creating an authentic, earth conscious fashion line in South Africa. The event was hosted at their atelier at 44 Stanley Avenue in Johannesburg.
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Dr Theo Mothoa-Frendo, founder of African Dermal Science (South Africa)
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This month sees South African specialist skincare company, African Dermal Science, launching its exciting Uso Skincare range. It is an advanced anti-ageing, doctor-developed skincare range that has been locally formulated to address the specific skincare needs of Africans.
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Jacqueline Rogers, founder of My Pregnancy Journey (South Africa)
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This month sees successful South African serial entrepreneur, Jacqueline Rogers, launching a new educational pregnancy app and mobile solution, My Pregnancy Journey, for Africa’s women.
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Joy Ezeka, founder of Zuri and Imani (South Africa)
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Zuri and Imani, founded by textile designer entrepreneur, Joy Ezeka, has built a reputation for its uniquely beautiful cotton coat designs, produced using its own studio designed textiles. This month sees the brand launching its brand new collection of the LeManteau coats which made it so popular with its customers. The new collection celebrates the best of its original print designs and colour ranges, but in new and exciting silhouettes to suit any wearer.
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Dorothy Dolly Fatima Mofomme, co-founder of Nalydia Foods (South Africa)
In South Africa, a new natural food product specifically formulated to meet the needs of young babies and children, and also the elderly and sick, has been launched by serial entrepreneur, Dorothy Dolly Fatima Mofomme and her co-founders. Nalydia Foods is addressing a gap in the market for nutritious, easy to digest, completely natural and health food for the young, elderly and sick consumer.
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Lilly Alfonso
Successful Malawian fashion designer and entrepreneur, Lilly Alfonso, best known for her globally recognised and award-winning couture collections that regularly grace the world’s top fashion runways, is launching an exciting and very different collection this month. Her LA Sport brand is an uber trendy designer sportswear brand, featuring a range of gym attire, hoodies and sports jerseys, and can be worn both to the gym and also as stylish leisurewear.
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