Rumbi Serima-Fowler, a Zimbabwean organic skincare entrepreneur building a global ethical beauty brand

February 2, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Rumbi Serima-Fowler, founder of Mimi’s Organics Ltd (UK/Zimbabwe) — **Rumbi Serima-Fowler**, founder of Mimi’s Organics Ltd (UK/Zimbabwe)

Consumers are becoming more aware and interested in the ethical production of the cosmetics and beauty products they use. And Mimi’s Organics Ltd, founded by entrepreneur Rumbi Serima-Fowler, is one company that is passionate about creating world class products that have a soft touch on the environment and on the people who use them.

Suzanne Mouelle, an entrepreneur in Cote d’Ivoire helping companies to find their market and brand niche

February 2, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Suzanne Mouelle, founder of Market’In Solutions (Cote d’Ivoire) — **Suzanne Mouelle**, founder of Market’In Solutions (Cote d’Ivoire)

So many businesses struggle to break through into the marketplace when they are launching new products and services. In Cote d’Ivoire, specialist help is at hand from entrepreneur Suzanne Mouelle, founder of Market’In Solutions, a division of Blessing Business Cote d’Ivoire.

Antoinette Stoltz, a South African entrepreneur creating unique bags that celebrate a love of interesting African fabrics

January 27, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Antoinette Stoltz, founder of Bobby Yarn (South Africa) — **Antoinette Stoltz**, founder of Bobby Yarn (South Africa)

Everyone loves a great bag, whether it’s a trendy backpack, a practical shopper, or a fabulous handbag. For Antoinette Stoltz, founder of accessories company Bobby Yarn, her design inspiration comes from African nature and culture, and her fabrics are beautifully appealing to the eye and to the discerning buyer.

Lebitso Ramphore, a South African entrepreneur building an organic hair and beauty brand that harnesses the natural power of shea butter

January 18, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Lebitso Ramphore, founder of Ostibel Africa (South Africa) — **Lebitso Ramphore**, founder of Ostibel Africa (South Africa)

For all those with skin challenges, help is at hand with a new organic skin and haircare brand from South Africa. Ostibel Africa, founded by serial entrepreneur Lebitso Ramphore, is giving hope to all those who battle dry skin and hair and who are looking for a natural, environmentally friendly solution.

Aphiwe Madlavu, a South African event planner creating memorable eventing experiences for all occasions

January 18, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Aphiwe Madlavu, founder of AP Royalty Events Management (South Africa)

Harnessing your practical experience and a particular skills-set is always a good foundation for a business. At AP Royalty Events Management in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, entrepreneur Aphiwe Madlavu is using her knowledge and expertise in the field of event management to build a business with great potential.

Mandisa Makubalo, a South African entrepreneur on a mission to help clients reshape their wasteful cost structures in business

January 12, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Mandisa Makubalo, founder of Rehoboth Waste Management Services (South Africa)

In South Africa, many companies find it a challenge to manage an efficient business that doesn’t at the same time comprise on customer service. Mandisa Makubalo, founder of Rehoboth Waste Management Services, is building a business that helps companies to address their wasteful cost structures and achieve a competitive advantage in the market place.

Elsa Chissano, a Mozambican entrepreneur with a passion for creating special occasion events

January 12, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Elsa Chissano, founder of Katike Serviços (Mozambique)

Those special occasions in life and in business deserve special events with which to celebrate, and in Mozambique, Katike Serviços founded by entrepreneur Elsa Chissano is bringing her clients’ event dreams to reality.

Larissa Pienaar, an entrepreneur and co-founder of an innovative all-woman app design and development company in South Africa

January 6, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Larissa Pienaar, co-founder of Elemant Applications (South Africa) — **Larissa Pienaar**, co-founder of Elemant Applications (South Africa)

Find a problem and develop a unique solution that will fix it - that’s often the starting point for any business, especially in the tech sector. For the all women team behind South African startup business, Element Applications, their goal in life and in business is to develop smart apps that will solve a range of challenges for other businesses and organisations. Their first foray into the commercial app space sees them creating a much-needed solution for salon owners who need to manage their businesses more efficiently.

Elizabeth Crotty, an entrepreneur in South Africa helping global clients relocate to Australia to start new lives

December 30, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Elizabeth Crotty, founder of Aurora Migration Consulting (South Africa)

Relocating to a new country is a daunting prospect for many people, and for those interested in making Australia their new homes, it can seem particularly challenging to make the move. That’s where entrepreneur Elizabeth Crotty, founder of Aurora Migration Consulting, comes in. She has created a one-stop-shop to help any would-be relocator to Australia with all the fine details.

Temilade Adegbite, a Nigerian shoemaker creating bespoke footwear with a social impact

December 30, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Temilade Adegbite, founder of Right Legs (Nigeria)

Everyone loves great shoes that both look good and feel great, but for many school-children in Nigeria, having such shoes is simply not an option. For entrepreneur shoemaker, Temilade Adegbite, founder of Right Legs, her passion for making great shoes combined with her desire to make a difference to these young lives, was the inspiration for her business.

Catherine Shipushu, a Namibian entrepreneur helping clients to build strong, sustainable brands

December 23, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Catherine Shipushu, founder of Azania Communications (Namibia) — **Catherine Shipushu**, founder of Azania Communications (Namibia)

For many companies and organizations, building a brand that will stand the test of time and still be relevant for years to come, takes specialist expertise and experience. In Namibia, Azania Communications, founded by Catherine Shipushu, brings both of those essential elements to any client serious about investing in their brands for the long term.

Deyzes Pereira, a Mozambican entrepreneur helping small companies to grow and thrive

December 23, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Deyzes Pereira, founder of Startups Consulting (Mozambique) — **Deyzes Pereira**, founder of Startups Consulting (Mozambique)

Any young startup knows how hard it is in the early days to build a strong business foundation. In Mozambique, that’s where Startups Consulting comes to the rescue. Founder Deyzes Pereira and her team bring years of experience and specialist knowledge to help any new business to put the right strategy and organisational structure in place to increase the odds of success.

Sharika Punwasi, an entrepreneur building a proudly South African kidswear brand with a strong Mauritius connection

December 16, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Sharika Punwasi, founder of My Cotton Tree (South Africa/Mauritius) — **Sharika Punwasi**, founder of My Cotton Tree (South Africa/Mauritius)

Harnessing the power of partnerships is at the heart of many successful businesses. For Sharika Punwasi, founder of high-end kids fashion brand, My Cotton Tree, her partnerships were found in both South Africa and Mauritius, harnessing the best of skills and expertise in both markets.

Claudette Nahum and Nangula Shejavali, two entrepreneurs helping Namibia’s businesses to build sustainable companies

December 15, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Claudette Nahum & Nangula Shejavali, founders of Leading Edge Management Consultants (Namibia) — **Claudette Nahum & Nangula Shejavali**, founders of Leading Edge Management Consultants (Namibia)

A healthy business eco-system needs strong, sustainable companies and organisations, and often they need the right developmental support, advice and expertise to grow. In Namibia, that’s where Leading Edge Management Consultants, founded by entrepreneurs Claudette Nahum and Nangula Shejavali, is there to help.

Sima Mlangeni, an entrepreneur based in Namibia using her passion for the hygiene industry as the inspiration for her business

December 6, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Sima Mlangeni, founder of Biocol Hygiene (Namibia) — **Sima Mlangeni**, founder of Biocol Hygiene (Namibia)

Often, business success comes by finding the right market opportunities and then creating the products and services to meet the needs of those markets. For entrepreneur Sima Mlangeni, founder of Biocol Hygiene, she identified a niche market opportunity in Namibia that would harness her expertise and experience in the specialist hygiene industry.

Amanda Simango, a creative graphic designer in Zimbabwe building a business that is driven by a love for her work

December 5, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Amanda Simango, founder of Amy Designs (Zimbabwe) — **Amanda Simango**, founder of Amy Designs (Zimbabwe)

For any company or organisation, building and maintaining a strong brand in the marketplace is key to success, and to achieve that goal relies on the support of great design and brand appeal. In Zimbabwe, Amanda Simango, founder of Amy Designs, is bringing a wealth of creativity and a portfolio of design expertise to help any client get noticed.

Paulina Alfeus, an entrepreneur finding an innovative use for old recycled oil drums in Namibia

December 3, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Paulina Alfeus, founder of Power Six Investment (Namibia) — **Paulina Alfeus**, founder of Power Six Investment (Namibia)

Most people look at old discarded oil drums and other scrap metals and just see junk. But for entrepreneur Paulina Alfeus, founder of Power Six Investment, she sees endless possibilities. Her business finds its inspiration in turning trash into treasure, creating innovative and desirable furniture from recycled scrap oil drums.

Liina Mutilifa, a passion driven eco-preneur on a mission to turn Namibia’s waste into practical new products

November 29, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Liina Mutilifa, founder of Green Earth Creations (Namibia) — **Liina Mutilifa**, founder of Green Earth Creations (Namibia)

The world is waking up to the need to be more environmentally conscious, but more needs to be done to tackle the problem of plastic and other waste. In Namibia, one entrepreneur, Liina Mutilifa, founder of Green Earth Creations, is playing her part by recycling plastic into desirable objects that consumers want and need.

Keshni Morar, a South African entrepreneur looking to bring a little style into busy women’s lives

November 26, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Keshni Morar, founder of Styld (South Africa) — **Keshni Morar**, founder of Styld (South Africa)

How often do you hear busy women, at home and at work, complaining about the fact they have so little time to look after their wardrobe and their image? Well in South Africa, help is at hand from a new personalised, online styling services called Styld, created by entrepreneur Keshni Morar.

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