the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
Michelle Rumbelow, founder of Liviya (South Africa)
Following a successful career in clothing design and retail, Michelle Rumbelow is finally fulfilling a childhood ambition, to launch a ladies clothing brand of her own. Today, Liviya brings beautifully designed and manufactured leisurewear, lingerie and sleepwear, created for the busy woman who wants to feel and look good, 24/7.
Read more
Anicha Abdul, founder of EP Management & Consultancy Services (Mozambique)
Building one business can be tough, but building several businesses at the same time takes real guts and determination, and Mozambican-based entrepreneur, Anicha Abdul the founder of EP Management & Consultancy Services, has both of these qualities in great quantities. It’s why she has built a business to be reckoned with.
Read more
Jacoline Wentzel, founder of The Spa Warehouse (South Africa)
Who doesn’t love a relaxing spa experience, but creating that perfect environment with the right atmosphere and products is key to the success of any luxury spa business. That’s where Jacoline Wentzel’s expertise at The Spa Warehouse comes in, providing specialist experience, advice and luxury products to spas across the African continent.
Read more
Carmen Miral, founder of Black Khakhela (Mozambique)
If passion drives profit as the saying goes, then Carmen Miral, founder of Mozambican natural hair and beauty brand, Black Khakhela, is destined for business success, as she has passion in vast quantities.
Read more
Andiswa Silinga, co-founder of Gemini GIS and Environmental Services (South Africa)
Often the impetus to start a business stems from identifying opportunities where you can fully utilise your specialist expertise and knowledge, and where gaps in the marketplace allow you to make your mark. For Andiswa Silinga, co-founder of Gemini GIS and Environmental Services, this came in the form of harnessing cutting edge technologies to hep companies with their geospatial data management.
Read more
Cidia Chissungo, founder of Gillipe (Mozambique)
For many young people, one of the biggest challenges facing them when they leave school is preparing for the world of work and giving themselves the best chance of finding meaningful employment. For Mozambican entrepreneur, Cidia Chissungo, founder of Gillipe, this challenge gave her the inspiration to launch a business with the solution.
Read more
Tshiamiso Kgomanyane, founder of SHE Legal Co. (South Africa)
Millennials think differently and have unique approaches to networking and connecting, often in the digital space. So entrepreneur Tshiamiso Kgomanyane, founder of SHE Legal Co, is creating a digital platform for millennial women in law and entrepreneurship to connect with and empower one another.
Read more
Madina Abacar, founder of Miss Abacar (Mozambique)
There is nothing more powerful than finding your voice and making it count, and in Mozambique, one entrepreneur is doing just that, in the process helping big businesses and brands to get themselves noticed. Madina Abacar, the visionary behind the highly popular Miss Abacar blog, is using her influential voice and her powerful blogging platform to great effect for all who use her services.
Read more
Tayo Bello, founder of Bello Creations
It takes a huge amount of passion and personal conviction to change careers, and start a business. But Tayo Bello, founder of jewellery design company Bello Creations, successfully made the brave leap from IT specialist to jewellery entrepreneur.
Read more
Ursula Pais, founder of KA DA TERRA SUPERMERCADOS, LDA (Mozambique)
Mozambique may be experiencing its fair share of economic challenges right now, but that has not detracted the pioneering entrepreneur Ursula Pais of KA DA TERRA SUPERMERCADOS, LDA, from seizing the opportunity to grow.
Read more
Vanessa Guilherme Nhabete, founder of Dali Banga and Mulandi Brindes (Mozambique)
Everyone organising a celebration or a special event wants to make it memorable, and that takes a huge amount of creativity. For Mozambican entrepreneur, Vanessa Guilherme Nhabete, founder of Dali Banga and Mulandi Brindes, she found a gap in the market to create two successful brands providing the solution.
Read more
Nicola Luther of Lunar (South Africa)
In a world that is dominated by fast fashion, there is a beautiful, eco-conscious antidote for consumers looking for a handcrafted, designer alternative. Lunar, a two decade old, nature inspired fashion and lifestyle brand is now moving into a new era, led by South African entrepreneur Nicola Luther.
Read more
Nonkuthalo Thithi, founder of Styled to a T (South Africa)
In the corporate world, many executives struggle to find their personal style when it comes to clothing, and often just go with the crowd to fit in. Nonkuthalo Thithi, founder of Styled to a T, has made it her mission to help just such people to find an image that works for their business and personal lifestyles.
Read more
Charlotte Aubin, GreenWish Partners (Mauritius)
Africa has a challenge in finding new, innovative and sustainable solutions to meet its growing energy needs, and that’s where GreenWish Partners headquartered in Mauritius has a renewable solution.
Read more
Bernie de Le Cuona, founder of de Le Cuona
In the highly discerning world of luxury interiors, global designers and homeowners are always trying to source the most beautiful fabrics and furnishings to create the ultimate living environments. The de Le Cuona luxury fabric brand has built a global reputation at the forefront of this industry, producing some of the finest fabrics on the planet.
Read more
Christella Kirezi, founder of Moz Crespas (Mozambique)
Many women in Mozambique find it a challenge to care for their naturally curly hair and keep it in good condition. But Christella Kirezi, founder of Moz Crespas, has the natural solution and is building up a business with a reputation for providing beautifully natural haircare for her customers.
Read more
Many successful businesses are inspired by a combination of passion and friendship. That is certainly the case with Kakawa Chocolates, a Mozambican company that is winning a passionate following of chocolate lovers in the country.
Read more
Joelle Eyeson, co-founder of Hive Earth (Ghana)
Creating affordable housing solutions in Africa is a key challenge for many countries, and particularly homes that are eco-friendly. But Joelle Eyeson, co-founder of Hive Earth, is bringing a new and innovative solution to Ghana, and one that is replicable across the continent.
Read more
Carrie Leaver and Shona McDonald, founders of Stoep Startup Co-Working & Stay (South Africa)
One of the biggest challenges for many startup entrepreneurs who work from home is connecting with other like-minded people in an environment which is supportive and creative. In Cape Town, social entrepreneurs Carrie Leaver and Shona McDonald have created the answer with their Stoep Startup Co-Working & Stay business venture.
Read more
Lien Potgieter, founder of The Colour Option (South Africa)
We have all probably heard the phrase ‘put a little colour in your life’, but entrepreneur Lien Potgieter is doing just that in the practical sense with her business, The Colour Option. She has created a range of online colour therapy courses specially for women who want to live a full, authentic life in relationships, business, and creativity.
Read more