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Marta Pinto Coelho Roff, a Mozambique based entrepreneur building the country’s leading relocation services company

October 4, 2017 Melanie Hawken
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Relocating to another country, town or city can be stressful at the best of times, and having a specialist company to help with logistics is essential to keep those stress levels down. One entrepreneur in Mozambique has created a business to take away the headache of relocation, and instead make it as stress-free a process as possible.

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In Startup Story Tags Mozambique, Business Services
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Daisy Mogne, a Mozambican entrepreneur making her mark in the world of professional makeup and hairstyling

October 4, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Daisy Mogne, founder of Studio Daisy Mogne (Mozambique)

Daisy Mogne, founder of Studio Daisy Mogne (Mozambique)

From transforming actors in television and film studios to fulfill their onscreen roles, to styling models for the fashion runways, leading professional makeup and hair artist, Daisy Mogne, has certainly perfected her craft. Today, her own Studio Daisy Mogne, is building a wonderful reputation for transforming and preparing clients for their special days, from weddings and special occasions, to those who work in front of the camera each day. 

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In Startup Story Tags Beauty & Wellness, Mozambique
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Iria Marina, a Mozambican entrepreneur using her skills behind the lens to capture the essence of the subjects she photographs

October 1, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Iria Marina, founder of Iria Marina Photography (Mozambique)

Iria Marina, founder of Iria Marina Photography (Mozambique)

Today, more and more people and businesses are understanding the power of strong images to communicate with audiences. Yet, the challenge is having the creative vision to really tell the stories behind the images and to make an emotional connection with those viewing them. That is where the talented Iria Marina comes in, founder of the photography business that carries her name.

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In Startup Story Tags Mozambique, Media PR & Communications Month
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Evandra Cossa, a Mozambican entrepreneur addressing financial inclusion in her country

September 30, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Evandra Cossa, founder of Ezee Money (Mozambique)

Evandra Cossa, founder of Ezee Money (Mozambique)

Ezee Money Mozambique is a new business venture in the country that looks to further financial inclusion for its citizens by being largely telecom independent, enabling users to access pre-paid and money transfer services. Serial entrepreneur, Evandra Cossa, is leveraging existing technology based solutions originating from Malaysia to make a difference in Mozambique.

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In Startup Story Tags Finance, Business Services, Mozambique
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Emma Maame Efua Tandoh, a Ghanaian entrepreneur finding new creative ways to celebrate African textiles

September 24, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Emma Maame Efua Tandoh, founder of Love Ankara (Ghana)

Emma Maame Efua Tandoh, founder of Love Ankara (Ghana)

African print has been finding its way into mainstream fashion for a long time, but it is always good to see a brand emerging from the continent that innovatively celebrates its diversity. Love Ankara is a fabulous retail, footwear and accessory brand, proudly made in Ghana but loved by the continent. 

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In Startup Story Tags Ghana, Fashion
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Lorna Scott, a South African entrepreneur building a gin brand that is exciting the world’s tastebuds

September 19, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Lorna Scott, founder of Inverroche Distillery (South Africa)

Lorna Scott, founder of Inverroche Distillery (South Africa)

There is something special about passionate people who create products that celebrate the natural indigenous ingredients that come from one place, making them truly unique. Lorna Scott, the entreprenurial inspirational behind the fabulous Inverroche gin brand, is one such passionate creator and brand builder, inspired by the natural botanicals that grow in the world’s smallest yet richest floral kingdom.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Artisans, Food & Drink
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Chika Madubuko, a Nigerian entrepreneur using technology to connect the elderly to professional caregivers

September 17, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Chika Madubuko, founder of Greymate Care (Nigeria)

Chika Madubuko, founder of Greymate Care (Nigeria)

Getting access to qualified, experienced and fully vetted care for those elderly family members who wish to stay at home can be extremely challenging, but Greymate Care is one company looking to provide a solution. It’s online platform connects specialist carers to those in need of care, giving both patients and families the peace of mind they are looking for.

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In Startup Story Tags Women in Tech, Social Entrepreneur
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Sinenhlanhla Ndlela, a South African entrepreneur on a mission to make delicious ice cream that is also dairy free

September 16, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Sine Ndlela, founder of YoCoco (South Africa)

Sine Ndlela, founder of YoCoco (South Africa)

For all those people out there who love the idea of gorgeous artisan ice cream, but cannot eat dairy produce, help is at hand. YoCoco, an exciting new artisan dairy free ice cream is tantalising tastebuds in South Africa with fabulous flavour combinations and taste sensations.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Food & Drink
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Tracey Gilmore, a high impact social entrepreneur on a mission to upskill and empower unemployed people in South Africa

September 10, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Tracey Gilmore and her business partner Tracey Chambers

Tracey Gilmore and her business partner Tracey Chambers

Tackling the growing unemployment problem in South Africa requires an innovative approach, and that’s where The Clothing Bank comes in. Tracey Gilmore and her business partner Tracey Chambers are turning retailer excess stock into the tools to teach unemployed South Africans to run small trading businesses.

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Linda Makatiani, a Kenyan entrepreneur on a mission to support all those who are left-handed in her country

September 3, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Linda Makatiani, founder of Lefty Kenya

Linda Makatiani, founder of Lefty Kenya

Have you ever wondered about the challenges experienced by those who are left-handed? Some of the things e take for granted each day, such as the implements we use, can be a real problem for those who use their left hand as their primary task hand. But Kenyan entrepreneur, Linda Makatiani, founder of Lefty Kenya, is on a mission to change all that.

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In Startup Story Tags Media PR & Communications Month, Retail
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Jacqueline Boulos, a South African entrepreneur helping businesses expand into Africa using powerful, localized content

September 2, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Jacqueline Boulos & Natalie du Toit - Innocomm (South Africa)

Jacqueline Boulos & Natalie du Toit - Innocomm (South Africa)

All too often, brands try to break into new markets without having enough local insights. For one strategic communications agency, that scenario was simply not an option for their clients. Innocomm, the brainchild of entrepreneur Jacqueline Boulos, believes in spending time in and getting to know key markets in order to get brand messages to really resonate with local audiences.

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Thandiwe Makhanya, a passionate and high energy entrepreneur on a mission to create great events and marketing activations for client brands

August 27, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Thandiwe Makhanya, founder of A.T.L Events and Promotions (South Africa)

Thandiwe Makhanya, founder of A.T.L Events and Promotions (South Africa)

Getting brands and messages out to key audiences and markets is key to any customer centric brand, but the key to success is creating experiences that connect the right customers to those brands and products. For entrepreneur Thandiwe Makhanya, this is where her specialist company, A.T.L Events and Promotions, comes in with the solutions.

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Media PR & Communications
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Tumi Moitse, a South African floral designer with a passion for creating luxury gifting experiences for her clients

August 26, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Tumi Moitse, founder of BlakSaffron Boutique (South Africa)

Tumi Moitse, founder of BlakSaffron Boutique (South Africa)

Who doesn’t like receiving flowers? They cheer us, they brighten our days, they remind us fondly of the people who are giving them as gifts to us. For entrepreneur Tumi Moitse, her love of flowers started at an early age. Today she is taking that passion and creating a luxury floral design and gifting business, BlakSaffron Boutique, that helps her clients to express their feelings through the floral experiences she creates.

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In Startup Story Tags Business Services, Retail
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Funeka Bango, a South African entrepreneur on a mission to create great fitting clothes for professional women with curves

August 20, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Funeka Bango, founder of Pride Journey (South Africa)

Funeka Bango, founder of Pride Journey (South Africa)

Niche South African clothing brand, Pride Journey, designs, produces and sells exclusive ready-to-wear pieces for professional women with curves to ensure a perfect fit and comfort while maintaining a graceful sense of style. 

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In Startup Story Tags Fashion
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Tracy Mulei, a Kenyan logistics entrepreneur providing customers with a new approach to delivery services

August 20, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Tracy Mulei, founder of Shujaa Delivery (Kenya)

Tracy Mulei, founder of Shujaa Delivery (Kenya)

Finding the gap in a key marketplace is always a positive factor when starting a new business, and for Kenyan entrepreneur Tracy Mulei, founder of Shujaa Delivery, this gap came in the form of specialist courier services. Today her company is bringing a much needed delivery service to Nairobi’s business and consumer community.

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In Startup Story Tags Business Services
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Claudia Castellanos Roques, a passionate foodpreneur based in Swaziland creating a taste sensation with her gourmet chilli brand

August 12, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Claudia Castellanos Roques, co-founder Black Mamba (Swaziland)

Claudia Castellanos Roques, co-founder Black Mamba (Swaziland)

For all those who love the taste of chillis and want to buy products that are organic, fair trade produced in Swaziland, and supporting local farmers and producers, then Black Mamba is a gourmet chilli product brand to watch. 

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In Startup Story Tags Food & Drink, Eswatini, Agri-business
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Kristi Kyle, an entrepreneur based in South Africa making a clothing range specifically to cater for tall women

August 12, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Kristi Kyle, founder of Love Long Length Clothing (South Africa)

Kristi Kyle, founder of Love Long Length Clothing (South Africa)

For all those women out there who are tall and struggle to find great clothes that actually fit, then help is at hand from a great new South African brand, Love Long Length Clothing. 

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In Startup Story Tags South Africa, Fashion
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Jess Binns, a creative entrepreneur in South Africa designing spaces that make people, companies and brands feel good

August 6, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Jess Binns, founder of Hector & Bailey (South Africa)

Jess Binns, founder of Hector & Bailey (South Africa)

The environments we spend time in are critical when it comes to influencing the way we feel, interact with others, and experience life and work. For interior designer Jess Binns, founder of Hector & Bailey, this represents a wonderful creative challenge. To design interior spaces that connect with those who use them, and beautiful exterior spaces for those that view them.

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In Startup Story Tags Interior Design, South Africa
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Thuli Dlamini-Teferi, a Swaziland food entrepreneur with the gift of turning local natural ingredients into tasty preserves and hot sauces

July 30, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Thuli Dlamini-Teferi, founder of Bobholotsi Flavours (Swaziland)

Thuli Dlamini-Teferi, founder of Bobholotsi Flavours (Swaziland)

There has been a global rise in interest in all things natural and artisan-made when it comes to food products, something that foodpreneur Thuli Dlamini-Teferi is tapping into with her company, Bobholotsi Flavours. She is exciting tastebuds throughout Swaziland with her lovingly handmade and natural range of jams and sauces, all celebrating the wealth of local ingredients on offer.

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Annie Sibindi Muronda, a South African entrepreneur building a unique branded uniform manufacturing business in the country

July 30, 2017 Melanie Hawken
Annie Muronda, founder of Rufaro Garments (South Africa)

Annie Muronda, founder of Rufaro Garments (South Africa)

Finding your niche in the world of entrepreneurship is always the challenge, but for Annie Muronda, founder of Rufaro Garments, she has found that niche by manufacturing quality branded uniforms for her clients. 

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