“My big dream would be to become the Coco Chanel of Africa. It doesn’t get bigger than that.”
Adèle Dejak, founder of Adèle Dejak (Kenya)
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Adèle Dejak, founder of Adèle Dejak (Kenya)
Quote of the Day by Divine Ndhlukula
Divine Ndhlukula, founder of SECURICO Security Services (Zimbabwe) - speaking at the Lionesses of Africa Annual Conference 2016.
"We want to expand from being solely a Zimbabwean security services company into being an African giant.”
Divine Ndhlukula, founder of SECURICO Security Services (Zimbabwe)
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Helen Njoroge, founder of Tenders Kenya
"I encourage women, especially the young women to come up with innovative products and services and deviate from engaging in "traditional" entrepreneurial opportunities."
Helen Njoroge, co-founder of Tenders Kenya
Read moreQuote of the Day by Jennifer Riria
Dr. Jennifer Riria, Group Chief Executive of Kenya Women Holding
"Women disproportionately face financial access barriers that prevent them from participating in the economy and from improving their lives."
Dr. Jennifer Riria, Group CEO of Kenya Women Holding
Read moreQuote of the Day by Brigette Mashile
Brigette Mashile, founder of Roka Roko (South Africa)
“For today, I will be happy that the business I started 4 years ago is still in existence and operating. That fact alone is a cause for celebration.”
Brigette Mashile, founder of Roka Roko (South Africa)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Mignionette Fair
Mignionette Fair, founder of Edita Services (South Africa)
“We always wish to be further along than we are. We wish we could be like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Michelle Obama or Thuli Madonsela. And there is nothing wrong with that, but you are running your race!”
Mignionette Fair, founder of Edita Services (South Africa)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Laura Camacho
Dr Laura Camacho, founder of Mixonian Institute
“Whenever you’re feeling like you don’t belong, know you are in precisely the right place at the right time and there’s an opportunity just waiting for you.”
Dr Laura Camacho, founder of Mixonian Institute
Read moreQuote of the Day by Magda Wierzycka
Magda Wierzycka, Chief Executive Officer, Sygnia Asset Management (South Africa)
"It’s a fact that women need to work a lot harder than men to be recognized. I have met a lot of women who complain about that, but you need to recognize the fact, embrace it and work harder to prove yourself.”
Magda Wierzycka, Chief Executive Officer, Sygnia Asset Management (South Africa)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Sandra Idossou
Sandra Idossou, founder of The ServiceMag (Rwanda)
"Being an entrepreneur made me realize the enormous resources women have. Women can be good entrepreneurs, wives, mothers etc, all combined in one person."
Sandra Idossou, founder of The ServiceMag (Rwanda)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Margaret Hirsch
Margaret Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch's Homestores (South Africa)
"Never listen to anybody who tells you, you can’t do it. You know you can so just get on with it.”
Margaret Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch's Homestores (South Africa)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Nkatha Gitonga
Nkatha Gitonga, founder of Yakutti (Tanzania)
Quote of the Day by Diana Opoti
Diana Opoti, founder of Diana Opoti PR (Kenya)
"Find a niche. Turn what you like into a business. Passion fuels business!”
Diana Opoti founder of Diana Opoti PR (Kenya)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Ally Angula
Ally Angula, co-founder of Leap Holdings (Namibia)
“We learn every day. You think you have it and then you realize you don’t.”
- Ally Angula, co-founder of Leap Holdings (Namibia)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Pascale Bukize
Pascale Bukize, founder of Nawel Company Ltd (Rwanda)
"The right time to do what you like and are passionate about is today. Don't count on tomorrow, it's not yours. We have been given this life to live once. So, act today!"
- Pascale Bukize, founder of Nawel Company Ltd (Rwanda)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Sofia Cassimo
Sofia Cassimo, founder of SamSara Development and Investment
"In a world where the gap between the various parts of society is constantly growing, we should make an effort to diminish this gap."
- Sofia Cassimo, founder of SamSara Development and Investment (Mozambique)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Lunice Johnston
Lunice Johnston, founder of Lunice Johnston Communications (South Africa)
"I do not regret one step of this fascinating journey. It is quite liberating knowing I am in control of my own destiny, the author of my own story.”
- Lunice Johnston, founder of Lunice Johnston Communications (South Africa)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Natasha Sideris
Natasha Sideris, founder of Tashas (South Africa)
Quote of the Day by Judith Msonthi
Judith Msonthi, founder of Judie Emcee (Malawi)
“Do not be afraid of your dreams, everything you are dreaming of is going to come true. The catch is, you just have to really want it.”
- Judith Msonthi, founder of Judie Emcee (Malawi)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Lee Chisale
Lee Chisale, founder of Belle Afrique (Malawi)
"I believe we are all unique and gifted and can be successful entrepreneurs in our own right."
- Lee Chisale, founder of Belle Afrique (Malawi)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Miyoba Buumba
Miyoba Buumba, founder of Mwabonwa Designs (Zambia)
"Don’t give up on your passion and dreams. In life we always have to push for the doors of success to open."
- Miyoba Buumba, founder of Mwabonwa Designs (Zambia)
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