Shaida Seni, a Mozambican entrepreneur on a mission to help women fulfill their potential in life

February 7, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Shaida Seni, founder of Practiva (Mozambique)

Many women have dreams, aspirations, and ambition, but not always the skills, knowledge and expertise to transform those dreams into reality. That’s where Shaida Seni and her company, Practiva, lda, make the difference, providing skills development and leadership support when it is most needed.

Theo Khumo, a creative entrepreneur creating opportunities for Botswana’s talented seamstresses

January 30, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Theo Khumo, founder of African Wax Prints BW, (Botswana)

In Botswana, there is a tradition of highly creative women turning their sewing skills into beautiful products, but getting steady business for those skills can be a challenge. For entrepreneur Theo Khumo, founder of African Wax Prints BW, this market access gap was one to be filled, and today her business employs talented local seamstresses who are creating beautiful and unique items of clothing for customers around the world.

Josephine Katumba, a South African entrepreneur turning waste spaces into urban farms

January 29, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Josephine Katumba, founder of Biakudia Urban Farming Solutions (South Africa)

One of the challenges of modern living is that often residents of sprawling industrial and commercial cities often become detached from where their food comes from and how it is produced. In South Africa, entrepreneur Josephine Katumba, founder of Biakudia Urban Farming Solutions, is reconnecting people with their food and the environment through urban agriculture.

Mara Cancune, a Mozambican entrepreneur dedicated to human capital development in her country

January 26, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Mara Cancune, founder of CharbanúRH (Mozambique)

Developing people and human capital is the key to the successful economic development of any country. In Mozambique, entrepreneur Mara Cancune, founder of CharbanúRH - Consultoria e Capacitação, is playing her role to ensure that young people are trained to enter the labour market.

Abueng Leepile, a South African agripreneur providing healthy and delicious vegetables to the country

January 25, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Abueng Leepile, founder of Bokamoso Abu Farms (South Africa)

South Africa has a long tradition of growing some of the world’s finest fruit and vegetables. In the North West province of the country, agripreneur Abueng Leepile, founder of Bokamoso Abu Farms, is playing her part in the important food production value chain in the country.

Fátiha Manuel, an Angolan creative entrepreneur creating fashion and accessory designs to dress the nation

January 19, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Fátiha Manuel, founder of Hathifa (Angola)

In Angola, celebrities and regular fashionistas alike know that if there is a special outfit or accessory required, then Hathifa is the place to go. Founder Fátiha Manuel and her team are highly talented creatives building a reputation for delivering bespoke and ready-to-wear outfits that deliver on style.

Emma Tendai Dimairho, a South African entrepreneur with a passion for environmental management

January 19, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Emma Tendai Dimairho, founder of Sentient Environmental Consultancy (South Africa)

Environmental management is a highly specialized business sector and one that is traditionally dominated by men, but Emma Tendai Dimairho, founder of Sentient Environmental Consultancy, is changing that landscape.

Wilma Cavaleiro, an Angolan woman entrepreneur creating an app for hair and beauty businesses

January 12, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Wilma Cavaleiro, founder of KUJINGA (Angola)

Ask any beauty or hair salon owner or freelance stylist about the biggest challenges facing the successful running of their businesses and they will tell you that interacting with potential customers in the digital environment is one of them. In Angola, Wilma Cavaleiro, founder of app management company KUJINGA, has the solution.

Ana Maria Panait, an entrepreneur in South Africa creating raw vegan chocolate for conscious consumers

January 12, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Ana Maria Panait, founder of Rrraw (South Africa)

Chocolate lovers will know that there is nothing quite like the taste and aroma of cacao in its purest form, and its health properties are well documented. Now, vegan consumers, as well as chocolate afficionados in South Africa, can experience the fabulous taste of Rrraw, a new vegan, organic and sugar free chocolate brand, founded by entrepreneur Ana Maria Panait, that is exciting tastebuds.

Georgina Angélica, an Angolan entrepreneur turning a passion for early years education into a business

January 5, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Georgina Angélica, specialist education and professional development consultant (Angola)

For Georgina Angélica, her business motto is: “Cada necessidade um recurso”, which translates as, “For every need, a resource”. In her specialist education and professional development consultancy, she lives by that motto, providing courses and workshops for local educators to meet all needs.

Claudia Phantshi, a South African entrepreneur creating memorable travel experiences for her clients

January 5, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Claudia Phantshi, founder of Pathfinder Travel Consultancy (South Africa)

Whether planning a business trip or a vacation, it always pays to have a specialist travel planner to help organize the ultimate experience. In South Africa, Claudia Phantshi, founder of Pathfinder Travel Consultancy, is doing just that.

Diane Kayakez Mukaz Domingos, an Angolan entrepreneur bringing the specialist field of occupational therapy to her country

December 29, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Diane Kayakez Mukaz Domingos, founder of REABILITARY DI-VERSIDADE (Angola)

Occupational therapy is a real calling, with professionals who have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives. Diane Kayakez Mukaz Domingos, founder of REABILITARY DI-VERSIDADE is building a clinic in Angola where her specialist knowledge in areas such as nutrition, physiotherapy, psychology and occupational therapy, are helping so people who are in need of rehabilitation.

Lebogang Ndhlovu, a South African entrepreneur making high quality beauty therapy accessible and affordable

December 29, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Lebogang Ndhlovu, founder of Amare Beauty and Consulting (South Africa)

Every woman wants to look good and feel confident, and there is nothing quite like getting a great beauty therapy experience to help achieve that goal. Yet for many women in South Africa, getting access to high quality beauty treatments that are affordable can be a challenge. But in Johannesburg and Soweto, entrepreneur and beauty therapy specialist, Lebogang Ndhlovu, founder of Amare Beauty and Consulting, has the solution.

Angelique Adcock, a South African entrepreneur taking a state-of-the-art paint coating business to the next level

December 22, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Angelique Adcock, owner of Electrocoat (South Africa)

The automotive industry sector is one that requires specialist expertise, technical know-how and years of experience. In the field of specialized applied paint coating, South African company, Electrocoat, owned by Angelique Adcock, is a great example of an entrepreneur who brings all those elements to the table in her growth business.

Emily Kandanga, a Namibian entrepreneur who together with her co-founders is helping people find a path to fitness

December 22, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Emily Kandanga, Lwando Mufune and Lwimba Mufune, founders of Sweat Fitness (Namibia)

For many people, getting fit is a real challenge and one that requires not just motivation but also specialist help and advice. In Namibia, that’s where niche business Sweat Fitness comes in. Founded by entrepreneur and passionate fitness advocate Emily Kandanga and her two co-founders, Lwando Mufune and Lwimba Mufune, they are taking fitness to the next level in the country.

Juvenália Brito, an Angolan entrepreneur building a professional make-up service

December 15, 2019 Melanie Hawken

When it comes to creating make-up for special events, television and photography shoots, it needs professional expertise. In Angola, a team of women experts in the specialist make-up industry have been brought together by Juvenália Brito, under the Juvenália Beauty brand, a business offering truly professional and beautiful make-overs.

Vanda Tchimuondje Costa, an Angolan entrepreneur building a business that promotes wellness and healthy eating

December 15, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Health and wellness conscious women in Angola have a wonderful source of help when it comes to getting great support and resources to aid overall wellbeing. Okupuyuka Brunch and Wellness is a business that is the brainchild of three women entrepreneurs who want to create a one-stop-shop for women to eat healthily, de-stress with great wellness treatments, and exercise with like-minded women.

Filipa Oliveira, an Angolan entrepreneur putting market research at the heart of successful business

December 8, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Filipa Oliveira, founder of MIRA Market Intelligence Research Angola

Any successful business knows that getting access to accurate and timeous market research and data is essential to success. Entrepreneur Filipa Oliveira, founder of MIRA Market Intelligence Research Angola, is bringing world class market insights to her customers to help them to tap into and grow their customer bases.

Vânia Ribeiro, an Angolan entrepreneur providing digital solutions to create a paperless society

December 8, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Vânia Ribeiro, founder of Assinebwe, Lda (Angola)

In Angola, individuals and companies spend vast amounts of time completing administrative tasks by hand that can be done in minutes by harnessing the power of digital technology. Entrepreneur Vânia Ribeiro, founder of Assinebwe, Lda, is bringing the necessary software solutions to make things faster and more efficient.

Sam Blake, a Zimbabwean entrepreneur taking a holistic approach to skincare with her business

December 1, 2019 Melanie Hawken

Sam Blake, founder of Skinadore Holistic Skincare (Zimbabwe)

As more and more people are becoming conscious about the type of products they put onto their skin, the desire to find more natural solutions is growing. In Zimbabwe, Sam Blake, founder of Skinadore Holistic Skincare and an experienced Aesthetician herself, has the solution.

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