Ntsiuoa Makoae, a foodpreneur in Lesotho creating healthy, locally produced dairy products for happy local customers

November 10, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Ntsiuoa Makoae, founder of Boiphihlelo (Lesotho)

In Lesotho, one enterprising woman took a challenge of finding new markets for local dairy farmers and turned it into a successful business venture. Ntsiuoa Makoae, founder of Boiphihlelo, is today producing a popular range of dairy products that provide an income for local dairy farmers and a source of great nutrition for local consumers.

Morenike Okebu, a Nigeria legal entrepreneur providing access to quality and affordable legal services to SMEs

November 3, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Morenike Okebu, founder of Reni Legal (Nigeria)

As every entrepreneur knows, getting the right legal advice for a growing business is essential, yet it can often be out of reach from an affordability perspective in the early days. But in Nigeria, entrepreneur and lawyer, Morenike Okebu, founder of Reni Legal, is bringing legal advice and expertise within reach of all SMEs.

Zilia Ximenes, a woman entrepreneur in Angola building a successful real estate agency business built on personal service

November 3, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Zilia Ximenes, founder of Zximenes – Imobiliária (Angola)

Finding the right property for your business or personal needs can be a stressful and time consuming process, and one that requires specialist expertise. In Angola, entrepreneur Zilia Ximenes, founder of Zximenes – Imobiliária, is helping her clients with all their property needs, bringing her personalized approach and specialist experience to every job.

Nandi Usher, an entrepreneur from Botswana making mobile beauty spa treatments accessible to everyone

October 27, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Nandi Usher, founder of Nandi’s Beauty Creations (Botswana)

Every woman wants to look and feel good, but not everyone can travel to a spa. However, in Botswana, one enterprising woman has created a mobile beauty spa experience that is convenient and affordable. Nandi Usher, founder of Nandi’s Beauty Creations, is winning fans with her quality service and products.

Lynelle Blunden, a South African entrepreneur fabricating finely crafted granite and marble surfaces into interior spaces

October 26, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Lynelle Blunden, owner of City Granite (South Africa)

Visit any good home, office or hotel interior and the chances are you will see beautiful granite or marble work surfaces and staircases. They are the mark of a high quality interior design space. In South Africa, entrepreneur Lynelle Blunden, owner of City Granite, is a specialist in fabricating and installing these unique materials to transform any ordinary space into something special.

Selma Uamusse, a Mozambican entrepreneur building a proudly organic cosmetics brand in the country

October 20, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Selma Uamusse, founder of Nhani (Mozambique)

Many consumers are becoming much more discerning and knowledgeable about the cosmetics they buy and put onto their skin. But finding good quality organic cosmetic products that celebrate local, natural plants and production techniques can be difficult. That’s where Mozambican entrepreneur, Selma Uamusse, founder of Nhani comes in. She is producing great quality, organic cosmetic products that customers want to buy and can trust.

Lineia Caldeira, a Mozambican entrepreneur harnessing the power of 3d printing technology for her business

October 20, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Lineia Caldeira, founder of LC3D Produções (Mozambique)

The development of 3d printing technology means that today, if you can visualise it, you can make it. In Mozambique, entrepreneur Lineia Caldeira, founder of LC3D Produções, is literally bringing her clients’s ideas to life through the use of 3d printing.

Isis Mbaga, a fashionpreneur building an exciting ready-to-wear women’s clothing brand in Mozambique

October 13, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Isis Mbaga, founder of Isis Mbaga (Mozambique)

Mozambique has some exciting design talents emerging on the entrepreneurial scene, and Isis Mbaga, founder of the brand that carries her name, is one such talent. Her fashion brand has appeal to local and global consumers who are looking for unique designs with local flair.

Davina Toale, an entrepreneur taking dog walking to a whole new business level in South Africa

October 13, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Davina Toale, founder of Power Paws (South Africa)

As any dog owner knows, it can often be difficult to fit into a busy day the amount of walking that your precious pet needs to stay fit and healthy. But in Johannesburg, South Africa, expert help is at hand, thanks to Power Paws, a specialist dog walking business founded by entrepreneur Davina Toale and her co-founder Ondine.

Julia ‘Masina Mafike, an entrepreneur in Lesotho inspired by bees to build a successful business

October 6, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Sr. Julia ‘Masina Mafike, founder of JMM Beekeeping (Lesotho) — **Sr. Julia ‘Masina Mafike**, founder of JMM Beekeeping (Lesotho)

Lesotho is renowned for its natural beauty, attracting visitors from around the world. Today, however, it is also renowned for the quality of its honey production, thanks to an enterprising business, JMM Beekeeping, founded by Julia ‘Masina Mafike.

Linda Dempah, an entrepreneur building a natural beauty brand in Cote d’Ivoire that is empowering women across the globe

October 6, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Linda Dempah, founder of Adeba Nature (Cote d’Ivoire)

Empowering women to feel chic and beautiful is the mission of Ivorian natural beauty brand, Adeba Nature. Formulated using fewer than five ingredients, this product range created by beauty entrepreneur, Linda Dempah, is creating a brand that is rooted in the existing traditions preserved in Ivorian villages.

Adele Cutten, a pioneer in South Africa’s mohair industry, creating luxury products for the world to enjoy

September 29, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Adele Cutten, founder of Adele’s Mohair (South Africa)

Discerning visitors to the Eastern Cape know that it is not only renowned for its beautiful landscapes, its unspoilt beaches, and its wildlife. Those in the know also have an additional destination in their sights - a visit to Adele's Mohair, founded by passionate entrepreneur Adele Cutten. She has built a highly successful, high impact business that celebrates the much sought after mohair found on Angola goats, transforming it into luxury yarns, scarves, shawls, sweaters and much more. Adele and her team are an inspiration to those who visit, and those who depend on the business for jobs in the local community.

Karen Potgieter, a South African entrepreneur creating a high performance, natural skincare brand

September 29, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Karen Potgieter, founder of L’abeille (South Africa)

Everyone loves the idea of youthful skin but it can be hard to achieve in our busy lives. But help is at hand, thanks to L’abeille, a South African natural skincare brand that works at a cellular level, created by entrepreneur Karen Potgieter.

Taleszia Pillay and Candice Perkins, entrepreneurs building a community of wellness warriors to create a superfood brand in South Africa

September 22, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Candice Perkins and Teleszia Pillay, co-founders of Happy Earth People (South Africa)

As consumers are becoming more educated and conscious about the need to make healthy eating choices that are also kind to the environment, a South African company is opening minds to the health benefits of legumes. Happy Earth People, founded by Teleszia Pillay and Candice Perkins, is exciting consumer tastebuds with their wonderful range of handmade, healthy legume based food products.

Farida Yahya, an entrepreneur in Nigeria building an award-winning haircare solutions brand

September 15, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Farida Yahya, founder of Lumo Naturals (Nigeria)

The challenges facing many women in Africa of how to manage and care for their natural hair is one that entrepreneur Farida Yahya is all too familiar with. It was the inspiration for the launch of her business Lumo Naturals, which today creates a range of specialist hair products that both cleanse and treat the hair gently. Today, the brand is winning scores of fans who are looking for a natural solution for their natural hair.

Tia Linda Zuze, an entrepreneur in South Africa making research excellence count across the African continent

September 15, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Tia Linda Zuze, founder of Chimango Research (South Africa)

To make change happen in Africa and to make the right decisions at the right time, you need to understand the facts, you need access to accurate information, and you need to hear people’s stories and opinions. In South Africa, Chimango Research, a specialist consultancy launched by entrepreneur Tia Linda Zuze, is undertaking research initiatives that provide the essential data needed by those in change-making positions on the continent.

Thandi Hillie, a South African entrepreneur building a successful logistics and transport business leveraging the power of rail

September 8, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Thandi Hillie, Co-founder & CEO of Sbhekuza Rail (South Africa)

In South Africa, getting products safely and efficiently transported across the country can often be a challenge. But for entrepreneur Thandi Hillie and her company Sbhekuza Rail (a division of Sbhekuza Women Investments (Pty) Ltd), she is focused on solutions and providing a world-class service to her customers.

Boineelo Moyo, a green-fingered entrepreneur from Botswana creating beautiful gardens and landscapes for her customers

September 8, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Boineelo Moyo, founder of B&B Garden Masters (Botswana)

Every proud homeowner longs to have a beautiful garden to enjoy, but not everyone has the knowledge or experience in creating landscapes that are both lovely to look at and easy to maintain. In Botswana, entrepreneur Boineelo Moyo, founder of B&B Garden Masters, has the answers and the experience to match.

Paula Matsinhe, a fashionpreneur in Mozambique creating a fashion accessory and clothing line that celebrates Capulana

September 1, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Paula Matsinhe, founder of Uzuri Creations (Mozambique)

For many consumers, when they think of Mozambican fashion and fabrics, they immediately think of Capulana. And that unique design heritage was the inspiration for Uzuri, founded by entrepreneur Paula Matsinhe, a growing fashion accessory and clothing business in the country.

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