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Quote of the Day by Chiinga Musonda

January 30, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Chiinga Musonda, co-founder of Savanna Premium Chocolate (Zambia)

Chiinga Musonda, co-founder of Savanna Premium Chocolate (Zambia)

"We decided to create a bean to bar chocolate company because of our love for chocolate, but also because we want to make an impact in Africa.”

Chiinga Musonda, co-founder of Savanna Premium Chocolate (Zambia)

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Quote of the Day by Tatenda Rungisa

January 29, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Tatenda Rungisa, co-founder of Twin Connect Solutions (Zimbabwe)

Tatenda Rungisa, co-founder of Twin Connect Solutions (Zimbabwe)

“… the choices we make on a daily basis can either bring us closer to, or further from, our dreams.”

Tatenda Rungisa, co-founder of Twin Connect Solutions (Zimbabwe)

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Quote of the Day by Sayu Abend

January 28, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Sayu Abend, founder and ceo of Spacepointe (Nigeria)

Sayu Abend, founder and ceo of Spacepointe (Nigeria)

“Women need to be bold, strong and driven to pursue their dreams. Create your own future and not one society has mapped out for you.”

Sayu Abend, founder and CEO of Spacepointe (Nigeria)

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Quote of the Day by Flora Mutahi

January 27, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Flora Mutahi, founder & CEO of Melvin Marsh International (Kenya)

Flora Mutahi, founder & CEO of Melvin Marsh International (Kenya)

“If we are to realize our development goals, we must stop hurtling down this import path towards being a consumer nation; we must produce.”

Flora Mutahi, founder & CEO of Melvin Marsh International (Kenya)

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Quote of the Day by Lynn Worsley

January 24, 2020 Melanie Hawken
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“Be creative, be unafraid, and take that step off the mountain. I assure you it’s worth it.”

Lynn Worsley, founder of All Women Recycling (South Africa)

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Quote of the Day by Divine Ndhlukula

January 23, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Divine Ndhlukula at the 2016 Annual Lionesses of Africa Conference

Divine Ndhlukula at the 2016 Annual Lionesses of Africa Conference

"Women entrepreneurs have to work twice as hard to succeed... the best thing to do is to remain resolute, focused, ethical and preserve your integrity."

Divine Ndhlukula, founder of  SECURICO Security Services (Zimbabwe)

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Quote of the Day by Kimberly and Priscilla Addison

January 22, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Kimberly and Priscilla Addison, co-founders of '57 Chocolate (Ghana)

Kimberly and Priscilla Addison, co-founders of '57 Chocolate (Ghana)

"57 Chocolate aims to inspire the people of Ghana, especially the youth to create and develop Made in Ghana products of highest value."

Kimberly and Priscilla Addison, co-founders of '57 Chocolate (Ghana)

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Quote of the Day by Oluwafemi Oyedipe

January 20, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Oluwafemi Oyedipe, founder of LoshesChocolate (Nigeria)

Oluwafemi Oyedipe, founder of LoshesChocolate (Nigeria)

"The cocoa industry provided a good opportunity to demonstrate the value of processing a raw material into a finished product."

Oluwafemi Oyedipe, founder of LoshesChocolate (Nigeria)

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Quote of the Day by Michelle Rumbelow

January 17, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Michelle Rumbelow, founder of Liviya (South Africa)

Michelle Rumbelow, founder of Liviya (South Africa)

“Work from your heart - If you believe in your business, others will too!”

Michelle Rumbelow, founder of Liviya (South Africa)

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Quote of the Day by Milena de Lurdes Valoi

January 16, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Milena de Lurdes Valoi, founder of Anellim (Mozambique)

Milena de Lurdes Valoi, founder of Anellim (Mozambique)

“Every morning we have two choices: to continue sleeping with our dreams or to wake up and pursue them - so insist, persist, but do not give up.”

Milena de Lurdes Valoi, founder of Anellim (Mozambique)

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Quote of the Day by Margaret Hirsch

January 13, 2020 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 Abai Schulze

January 10, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Abai Schulze, founder of ZAAF (Ethiopia)

Abai Schulze, founder of ZAAF (Ethiopia)

“… for the first two to three years you have to be ready to have an equal measure of pain and joy with a strong tilt towards pain for most of the first 18 months." 

Abai Schulze, founder of ZAAF (Ethiopia)

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Quote of the Day by Teta Isibo

January 8, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Teta Isibo, founder of Inzuki (Rwanda)

Teta Isibo, founder of Inzuki (Rwanda)

"Sometimes you just have to take the leap, start with whatever you have and use it resourcefully."

Teta Isibo, founder of Inzuki (Rwanda)

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Quote of the Day by Rebecca Enonchong

January 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Rebecca Enonchong, founder of AppsTech (Cameroon)

Rebecca Enonchong, founder of AppsTech (Cameroon)

“Just knowing that other people are in your situation and are making it through is great support. I think that this is how you build out the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa, one person at a time supporting others.”

Rebecca Enonchong, founder of AppsTech (Cameroon)

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Quote of the Day by Eldari Visser

January 6, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Eldari Visser, founder of Picketfence Life (South Africa)

Eldari Visser, founder of Picketfence Life (South Africa)

“Every road that is worth traveling on will bring its own set of challenges”

Eldari Visser, founder of Picketfence Life (South Africa)

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Quote of the Day by Chinwe Ohajuruka

January 2, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Chinwe Ohajuruka, founder Comprehensive Design Services, Nigeria

Chinwe Ohajuruka, founder Comprehensive Design Services, Nigeria

"Social entrepreneurs are patient, sensitive and they have a strong sense of doing what is right to fix the problem. So, hang in there, your work is needed."

Chinwe Ohajuruka, founder of Comprehensive Design Services (Nigeria)

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Quote of the Day by Lorna Rutto

December 13, 2019 Melanie Hawken
Lorna Rutto, founder of EcoPost (Kenya)

Lorna Rutto, founder of EcoPost (Kenya)

"I am actually turning the trash into cash while creating job opportunities… Nothing makes me happier."

Lorna Rutto, founder of EcoPost (Kenya)

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Quote of the Day by Flora Mutahi

December 9, 2019 Melanie Hawken
Flora Mutahi, founder & CEO of Melvin Marsh International (Kenya)

Flora Mutahi, founder & CEO of Melvin Marsh International (Kenya)

“If in your heart you know that this is what you want to do, please do it despite all the pressure from society.”

Flora Mutahi, founder & CEO of Melvin Marsh International (Kenya)

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Quote of the Day by Nkemdilim Begho

November 25, 2019 Melanie Hawken
Nkemdilim Begho, founder of Future Software Resources (Nigeria)

Nkemdilim Begho, founder of Future Software Resources (Nigeria)

“Our educational systems need to be reformed – making technology and innovation the cornerstone of learning and not just another subject. Without a skilled digital workforce we will not only depend on the West, but also remain in poverty.”

Nkemdilim Begho, founder of Future Software Resources (Nigeria)

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Quote of the Day Olga Mugyenyi

November 20, 2019 Melanie Hawken
Olga Mugyenyi, co-founder of Definition Africa, Uganda

Olga Mugyenyi, co-founder of Definition Africa, Uganda

“People have value for foreign things. It is strange that Uganda exports cotton which comes back with a label and we think it is higher value yet it is made from our cotton. We are trying to emphasise and change people’s perception…”

Olga Mugyenyi, co-founder of Definition Africa, Uganda

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Tech FoundHER AFRICA CHALLENGE

MEET THE 10 FINALISTS — We look forward to announcing the winning women founders on 19 November 2025.


CELEBRATING 10 YEARS


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Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
Vanessa Mhlom, a South African wellness brand builder
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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
Dr Margaret Kemigisha, a publishing entrepreneur passionate about childrens’ literacy
Dr Margaret Kemigisha, a publishing entrepreneur passionate about childrens’ literacy

IMAGE OF THE DAY. CELEBRATING WOMAN MADE IN AFRICA.

Image of the Day / Dathonga Designs

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

Statement lighting… from Dounia Home, the home of innovative, handcrafted and ethically made Moroccan lighting and home decor founded by Dounia Tamri-Loeper. Her company designs, produces and brings to market hi
Image of the Day / Mash. T Design Studio

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

Sustainable Home Decor…If you want to make a statement with your interior design and home decor, and at the same make a contribution to supporting eco-friendly enterprise, then these unique decor pieces from Qu
Image of the Day / Eki

Silk Sensation…Nothing is quite as luxurious as silk, that’s why we love the ‘Africa on Silk’ collections from Eki, founded by Hazel Eki Osunde. Eki is known for its signature soft silks and ethereal c
Image of the Day / ‘57 Chocolate

Bean to bar luxury chocolate… Taste the difference with the finest chocolate lovingly produced by ‘57 Chocolate, the pioneer bean to bar chocolate manufacturer in Ghana, created by sisters Kimberle
Image of the Day / Kebe Home

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
Image of the Day / Dathonga Designs

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

Statement lighting… from Dounia Home, the home of innovative, handcrafted and ethically made Moroccan lighting and home decor founded by Dounia Tamri-Loeper. Her company designs, produces and brings to market hi Image of the Day / Mash. T Design Studio

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

Sustainable Home Decor…If you want to make a statement with your interior design and home decor, and at the same make a contribution to supporting eco-friendly enterprise, then these unique decor pieces from Qu Image of the Day / Eki

Silk Sensation…Nothing is quite as luxurious as silk, that’s why we love the ‘Africa on Silk’ collections from Eki, founded by Hazel Eki Osunde. Eki is known for its signature soft silks and ethereal c Image of the Day / ‘57 Chocolate

Bean to bar luxury chocolate… Taste the difference with the finest chocolate lovingly produced by ‘57 Chocolate, the pioneer bean to bar chocolate manufacturer in Ghana, created by sisters Kimberle Image of the Day / Kebe Home

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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Isabel Mandofa, a Mozambican woman entrepreneur building a successful, high-impact agri-food business
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Lerato Masuku, a South African construction business builder with a passion for infrastructure development and job creation
Olamide Alade, a Nigerian fashion brand builder with a passion for weaving cultural heritage into every garment
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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