Ncebakazi Nompula, a South African entrepreneur on a mission to help companies create continuous improvement business solutions

April 6, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Ncebakazi Nompula, founder of GEE Solutions (South Africa) — **Ncebakazi Nompula**, founder of GEE Solutions (South Africa)

Many companies experience challenges when it comes to ensuring maximum productivity levels, from both people and processes, but in South Africa one woman entrepreneur has the solution. Ncebakazi Nompula, founder of GEE Solutions, knows how to make organisations work smarter, not harder, to get productivity levels up.

Sarah Kennan, a South African entrepreneur celebrating Karoo agave in an exciting new spirit that is exciting global palettes

March 30, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Sarah Kennan, founder of Leonista (South Africa) — **Sarah Kennan**, founder of Leonista (South Africa)

South Africa has always been renowned for growing some of the finest raw ingredients that go into making world class wines and spirits. But now, an exciting new spirit brand, Leonista, founded by Sarah Kennan, is celebrating one of the Karoo’s finest and most unique ingredients, agave.

Marta Vânia Uetela, a Mozambican entrepreneur creating an innovative solution to the country’s housing challenges

March 30, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Marta Vânia Uetela, founder of Minimal (Mozambique) — **Marta Vânia Uetela**, founder of Minimal (Mozambique)

For many young people and startup businesses in Mozambique, getting a foot onto the housing and property ladder can be tough. But that is about to change thanks to Marta Vânia Uetela, a woman entrepreneur with a big vision and a great solution who is exciting everyone with her flexible and sustainable housing solution for the country.

Zoe Dlamini-Sas, an entrepreneur from eSwatini now sharing knowledge of African culture in the Netherlands

March 24, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Zoe Dlamini-Sas, founder of Zoe Zulu Productions — **Zoe Dlamini-Sas**, founder of Zoe Zulu Productions

In such a global economic environment with countries that are increasingly multi-cultural, it is important to learn more about the different cultures that create such dynamic cities and communities. For entrepreneur Zoe Dlamini-Sas, her inspiration for starting her business, Zoe Zulu Productions, came from her passion for African culture and teaching others in Europe about the traditions that make Africa so unique.

Leah Kitoloh, a South African entrepreneur making a positive impact on the business journeys of her clients

March 24, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Leah Kitoloh, founder of LeahK Pty Ltd (South Africa) — **Leah Kitoloh**, founder of LeahK Pty Ltd (South Africa)

For a country’s economy to grow, it requires the development and harnessing of skills on the part of the population to fulfill their potential and make meaningful contributions to society and the economy. For South African entrepreneur, Leah Kitoloh, founder of specialist business consultancy, LeahK Pty Ltd, that was the starting point for building a niche business model.

Bitania Amare, an entrepreneur in Ethiopia helping her clients to keep their businesses and finances in good order

March 17, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Bitania Amare, founder of Orbit Consulting PLC (Ethiopia) — **Bitania Amare**, founder of Orbit Consulting PLC (Ethiopia)

Every successful business needs great advice and support in order to be sustainable and to grow. In Ethiopia, that’s where specialist consulting firm Orbit Consulting PLC, founded by local entrepreneur Bitania Amare, comes in.

Ncheta Dasilva, a Nigerian entrepreneur creating an exciting global activewear brand that is both eye-catching and sustainable

March 17, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Ncheta Dasilva, founder of Zola Eve — **Ncheta Dasilva**, founder of Zola Eve

The rapidly growing activewear market is constantly looking for new clothing that is not only practical and beautiful, but also increasingly more sustainable. Zola Eve, an exciting activewear brand inspired by Africa and created by entrepreneur Ncheta Dasilva, harnesses her Nigerian heritage to produce a memorable, eco-driven clothing range.

S'onqoba Vuba, a South African entrepreneur on a mission to help SMEs to grow by leveraging the gig economy

March 10, 2019 Melanie Hawken

For so many entrepreneurs, one of the biggest challenges is scaling and sustaining a business, and often expertise advice and practical support is needed to help them take it to the next level. That’s where Perpetu8 comes in, the niche, SME focused consulting firm created by entrepreneur S’onqoba Vuba.

Chrissa Amuah, a talented design entrepreneur inspired by Ghana’s Adrinka symbols, reinterpreted in a contemporary way

March 10, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Creating African inspired design solutions that are relevant for today’s sophisticated marketplace, and for clients who want to put a uniquely evocative stamp on their personal and work interiors, is what drives entrepreneur and founder of AMWA Designs, Chrissa Amuah. Her work reflects her design ethos and passion for celebrating her own African heritage, but with a contemporary flair that is her own.

Varsha Parbhoo, a South African entrepreneur empowering other women entrepreneurs to find their financial and personal power

March 3, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Varsha Parbhoo, founder of Finance 360 (South Africa) — **Varsha Parbhoo**, founder of Finance 360 (South Africa)

For so many women, real socio-economic independence can only be obtained when financial freedom is achieved. But that freedom is only gained through knowing how to manage finances and make them work for you, in life and particularly in business. That’s where entrepreneur and finance expert Varsha Parbhoo, founder of Finance 360, comes in. She teaches women entrepreneurs to know their numbers and to use that critical financial information to ensure business sustainability.

Zamaswazi Mfusi, a South African entrepreneur creating beautiful, indigenous content to engage and inspire young children

March 2, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Zamaswazi Mfisi, founder of Indilang (South Africa) — **Zamaswazi Mfisi**, founder of Indilang (South Africa)

When children are young and their thirst for learning is strong, it’s important that they are exposed to great content that entertains, stretches their minds and enhances their knowledge. For entrepreneur Zamaswazi Mfisi, ensuring children can experience world-class content that reflects their own culture and languages is what drives her passion and her business, Indilang.

Rethabile Phoofolo, a Lesotho entrepreneur with a passion for helping companies with their customer insights

February 24, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Rethabile Phoofolo, founder of 360 Communications (Pty) Ltd (Lesotho) — **Rethabile Phoofolo**, founder of 360 Communications (Pty) Ltd (Lesotho)

Every successful company knows that it’s essential to have great customer insights backed up by solid research data in order to stay ahead of the market. And in Lesotho, that’s where 360 Communications (Pty) Ltd comes in, headed by Rethabile Phoofolo, an entrepreneur on a mission to turn great data into valuable market information for her customers.

Kirsty Savides, a South African entrepreneur turning her passion for music into a great learning tool for children

February 22, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Kirsty Savides, founder of Wriggle and Rhyme (South Africa) — **Kirsty Savides**, founder of Wriggle and Rhyme (South Africa)

Children instinctively love music, but one South African entrepreneur is harnessing the power of music to give children’s brains a full workout. Wriggle and Rhyme, the brainchild of Kirsty Savides, is a business teaching children to embrace music and movement as part of their development.

Dieketseng Mangope, a South African wedding planner making clients’ dreams come true

February 16, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Dieketseng Mangope, founder of Grace Wedding Supplies (South Africa) — **Dieketseng Mangope**, founder of Grace Wedding Supplies (South Africa)

As everyone knows, one of the most stressful occasions can be a wedding. There are huge expectations, big dreams to fulfill, and everyone is emotional. That’s where great wedding planners and specialists come in. For one South African entrepreneur, Dieketseng Mangope, founder of By Grace Wedding Supplies, other people’s big days are where she comes to the rescue and takes all the stress away with her specialist wedding supply and event management services.

Keren Pybus, an entrepreneur with a vision to demonstrate that ethical manufacturing can be done at scale in Africa

February 16, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Ethical Apparel Africa is a company co-founded by Keren Pybus based in Ghana and Benin, working with international brands who are interested in growing a manufacturing base in Africa with a positive social and environmental impact.

Andrena Sawyer, a woman entrepreneur from Sierra Leone on a mission to help non-profits and small businesses thrive

February 10, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Andrena Sawyer, founder of P.E.R.K. Consulting (Sierra Leone) — **Andrena Sawyer**, founder of P.E.R.K. Consulting (Sierra Leone)

One of the biggest challenges for so many small businesses and non-profit organisations is getting the right capacity building and business development advice in the early years to ensure long term sustainability. That is where Andrena Sawyer and her company, P.E.R.K. Consulting, come with the right solutions.

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.

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