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Quote of the Day by Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu

October 1, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder and Managing Director of soleRebels (Ethiopia)

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder and Managing Director of soleRebels (Ethiopia)

“You’re not in a dynamic business if you’re not experiencing challenges.”

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder and Managing Director of soleRebels (Ethiopia)

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Quote of the Day by Séfora Noor

September 27, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Séfora Noor (R), co-founder of Kakawa Chocolates (Mozambique)

Séfora Noor (R), co-founder of Kakawa Chocolates (Mozambique)

"Everyone is still figuring it out. So our advice is to follow your instincts and take the risk."

Séfora Noor (R), co-founder of Kakawa Chocolates (Mozambique)

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Quote of the Day by Johanna Mukoki

September 26, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Johanna Mukoki, co-founder of Travel with Flair (South Africa)

Johanna Mukoki, co-founder of Travel with Flair (South Africa)

"Any business is difficult to start initially, however, if you persevere you will ultimately make it if you have passion for what you are doing."

Johanna Mukoki, co-founder of Travel with Flair (South Africa)

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Quote of the Day by Magatte Wade

September 21, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Magatte Wade, founder of Tiossan (Senegal)

Magatte Wade, founder of Tiossan (Senegal)

"To get to the finish line, Africans must create scalable businesses based on African culture, businesses that produce high quality products... And that’s what I’m doing."

Magatte Wade, founder of Tiossan (Senegal)

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Quote of the Day by Tiguidanke Mounir Camara

September 19, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Tiguidanke Mounir Camara, founder of TIGUI MINING GROUP TMG (Guinea)

Tiguidanke Mounir Camara, founder of TIGUI MINING GROUP TMG (Guinea)

"Start now. Do not postpone your dream to tomorrow, thinking that you are not experienced enough."

Tiguidanke Mounir Camara, founder of TIGUI Mining Group TMG (Guinea)

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Quote of the Day by Jazeera Suwani

September 14, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Jazeera Suwani, founder of Say it with Chocolate (Kenya)

Jazeera Suwani, founder of Say it with Chocolate (Kenya)

"You won't know if it will work unless you try, and if you try then there is hope for it to work.”

Jazeera Suwani, founder of Say it with Chocolate (Kenya)

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Quote of the Day by Mariam Hazem

September 10, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Mariam Hazem, co-founder of Reform Studio (Egypt)

Mariam Hazem, co-founder of Reform Studio (Egypt)

“We believe that design can solve stubborn problems and thus we started with a major issue in Egypt: waste.”

Mariam Hazem, co-founder of Reform Studio (Egypt)

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Quote of the Day by Teta Isibo

September 7, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Teta Isibo, founder of Inzuki (Rwanda)

Teta Isibo, founder of Inzuki (Rwanda)

“I am doing something that I chose to do, something I am passionate about and naturally good at. To me, that’s a blessing because many people go through life with no idea of what they want to do, or if they have the idea, they simply do not have the courage to do it!"

Teta Isibo, founder of Inzuki (Rwanda)

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Quote of the Day by Ally Angula

September 6, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Ally Angula, co-founder of Leap Holdings (Namibia)

Ally Angula, co-founder of Leap Holdings (Namibia)

“With sheer determination and conviction nothing is impossible. We can all achieve the unimaginable.”

Ally Angula, co-founder of Leap Holdings (Namibia)

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Quote of the Day by Carrol Boyes

September 5, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Carrol Boyes, founder of Carrol Boyes (Pty) Ltd (South Africa) 

Carrol Boyes, founder of Carrol Boyes (Pty) Ltd (South Africa) 

“It’s always the finances. I constantly had to find the balance between having enough money to expand, and not sinking into so much debt that I would not be able to sleep at night.”

Carrol Boyes, founder of Carrol Boyes (Pty) Ltd (South Africa) 

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Quote of the Day by Ruka Sanusi

September 4, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Ruka Sanusi, founder and CEO of Alldens Lane (Ghana)

Ruka Sanusi, founder and CEO of Alldens Lane (Ghana)

"Ladies, make your vision pop like pink champagne!"

Ruka Sanusi, founder and CEO of Alldens Lane (Ghana)

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Quote of the Day by Melissa Bime

September 3, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Melissa Bime, founder of Infiuss (Cameroon)

Melissa Bime, founder of Infiuss (Cameroon)

“What’s my motivation? Put simply, it’s hunger. I am hungry to create change and make a difference. I have overcome so much but know that it is all worthwhile.”

Melissa Bime, founder of Infiuss (Cameroon)

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Quote of the Day by Mishingo Aaron

August 30, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Mishingo Aaron, founder of Naga Earth (Botswana)

Mishingo Aaron, founder of Naga Earth (Botswana)

“Believe in your idea no matter how big or crazy it looks and work every day towards it.”

Mishingo Aaron, founder of Naga Earth (Botswana)

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Quote of the Day by Phindile Ndlovu

August 22, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Phindile Ndlovu, founder of Bhekizenzo Foundation (South Africa)  

Phindile Ndlovu, founder of Bhekizenzo Foundation (South Africa)  

"... we ought to remember that the way in which we do our business is important for the next entrepreneur who is in the same position as us. When we fail clients, we make an impression.”

Phindile Ndlovu, founder of Bhekizenzo Foundation (South Africa)  

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Quote of the Day by Margaret Hirsch

June 29, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Margaret Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch’s Homestores (South Africa)

Margaret Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch’s Homestores (South Africa)

"It is our responsibility as business women to touch as many lives as possible and leave behind a legacy of knowledge."

Margaret Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch’s Homestores (South Africa)

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Quote of the Day by Mariana Agness Francisco Eria

June 24, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Mariana Agness Francisco Eria, founder of House Of Agness (Mozambique)

Mariana Agness Francisco Eria, founder of House Of Agness (Mozambique)

“Entrepreneurship is like a destination that unlocks a new and more exciting journey.”

Mariana Agness Francisco Eria, founder of House Of Agness (Mozambique)

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Quote of the Day by Joy Ndungutse

June 22, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Joy Ndungutse, co-founder Gahaya Links (Rwanda)

Joy Ndungutse, co-founder Gahaya Links (Rwanda)

“Giving women money won’t take them anywhere. Just give them knowledge and the rest will work out.”

Joy Ndungutse, co-founder Gahaya Links (Rwanda)

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Quote of the Day by Bev Missing

June 21, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Bev Missing, founder of Rain Africa (South Africa)

Bev Missing, founder of Rain Africa (South Africa)

“It is a dream come true to see a tiny garage soap making business being given the opportunity to play on the global stage as an international brand.”

Bev Missing, founder of Rain Africa (South Africa)

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Quote of the Day by Ally Angula

May 31, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Ally Angula, co-founder of Leap Holdings (Namibia)

Ally Angula, co-founder of Leap Holdings (Namibia)

“Back your dreams with action. Stand up for what you know is right and don’t let anyone tell you that it cannot be done.”

Ally Angula, co-founder of Leap Holdings (Namibia)

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Quote of the Day by Akosua Afriyie-Kumi

May 30, 2018 Melanie Hawken
Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, founder of AAKS (Ghana)

Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, founder of AAKS (Ghana)

“In Europe, everything has been done. We (African entrepreneurs) have something unique: a very different mindset to work, and raw ideas that haven't been explored.”

Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, founder of AAKS (Ghana)

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Traditional craft elevated…We love the impact-driven accessories created by Márcia Nangy O’Connell, founder and artistic director of Dathonga Designs in Mozambique. Since 2010, she has establis Image of the Day / Dounia Home

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Award-winning furniture design…We are big fans of talented South African designer Thabisa Mjo, founder of Mash. T Design Studio in Johannesburg, and these fabulous side tables are firm customer favouri Image of the Day / Quazi Design

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Handcrafted home decor …We are big fans of the work of Manuela Kamadjou, an interior architecture and design entrepreneur who transforms homes and spaces in Cameroon through her business, Kebe Home. Her new Echo V Image of the Day / Pichulik

Beautiful bracelets… Introducing The Aruba Bracelets by Katherine-Mary Pichulik, the founder and designer behind the Pichulik line of accessories. Pichulik is an ethical jewellery, accessories and womenswear atelie Image of the Day / Eva Sonaike

Vibrant textile design…This striking textile design by Eva Sonaike caught our eye this morning. Like the rest of the world, we love the African aesthetic which is increasingly finding its way into global interio Image of the Day / Adèle Dejak

Luxury statement accessories…We are big fans of luxury jewellery and accessories made with love and passion on the African continent, and Adèle Dejak in Kenya is the epitome of handmade luxury. The

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