the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
Darshani Persadh, co-founder of Darjyo (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)
Startup Story
As 4IR becomes the key talking point for business, ushering in the second wave of the internet, South African entrepreneur Darshani Persadh, co-founder of Darjyo (Pty) Ltd is bridging the gap between ideas and reality.
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Bukky Asehinde, founder of Bellafricana (Nigeria)
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Getting products noticed by global consumers is always difficult for Africa’s creative women entrepreneurs, but this challenge represented an opportunity for Bukky Asehinde, founder of Bellafricana. Her platform is giving visibility to Nigeria’s creative business owners and their quality products.
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Ana Gonçalves, founder of Magambi – Consultoria (Mozambique)
Startup Story
Every parent-to-be knows what an exciting time it is, awaiting the birth of that much anticipated new child. Yet it can also be a very stressful time, requiring lots of specialist knowledge, expertise and advice. In Mozambique, entrepreneur Ana Gonçalves, founder of Magambi – Consultoria, is that specialist service provider that parents-to-be need at this important time.
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Abiola Olaonipekun, founder of BanahGrace Nigeria Limited
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Many companies need to better understand what drives their customers to make their purchasing and lifestyle decisions. In Nigeria, entrepreneur Abiola Olaonipekun, founder of BanahGrace Nigeria Limited, is providing the insights needed.
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Aurelie Kapinga Tshimbombo, founder of Afrinique-Chic (South Africa)
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In pursuit of luxury African excellence, entrepreneur Aurelie Kapinga Tshimbombo and her business Afrinique-Chic, are on a mission to create personal, conscious, sustainable fashion that helps consumers to boldly express their own stories.
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Thobile Nyawo, founder of Nyawo Construction (South Africa)
Startup Story
The civil and building construction industry sectors are traditionally tough industry sectors to break into as a young, ambitious entrepreneur. But for Thobile Nyawo, founder of Nyawo Construction in South Africa, she believes there are no hurdles in business that cannot be overcome with hard work and tenacity.
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Ubong Agina, founder of Nubeeka Concepts (Nigeria)
Startup Story
As many entrepreneurs know, training and development can empower women to fulfill their potential, something Ubong Agina, founder of Nubeeka Concepts knows all too well. She is building a successful fashion design business and fashion training school to help others to realize their goals in the industry.
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Aramide Ajayi, founder of Futureshoppers (Nigeria)
Startup Story
Being laser-focused on making shopping for children easier for busy parents was the inspiration to start a business for Aramide Ajayi, founder of Futureshoppers in Nigeria. Today, her e-commerce platform is a one stop shop for children’s products.
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Cindy Matlapeng, founder of The Office Team Cleaning and Support Services (Botswana)
Startup Story
Anyone running a successful business or large home knows that keeping things clean and tidy is a must, but professional help is needed to achieve this state of domestic or corporate bliss. In Botswana, help is at hand from entrepreneur Cindy Matlapeng, founder of The Office Team Cleaning and Support Services, a business that makes light work of cleaning.
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Modupe Sanders, founder of Mo Consult (Nigeria)
Startup Story
The restaurant business is an exciting one to enter for any passionate foodie entrepreneur, but it is also potentially one of the most challenging. Getting access to expert advice in starting up a successful new restaurant or turning around an existing one is key. Mo Consult, founded by Modupe Sanders, is a business offering just such a specialist service to its clients.
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Prudence Seya, founder of Web Training Academy (Cote d’Ivoire)
Startup Story
For any business looking to get the best from its people in a rapidly changing digital business environment, help is often needed to develop new skills and expertise. In Cote d’Ivoire, entrepreneur Prudence Seya, founder of Web Training Academy, is making e-learning more accessible.
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Marla Edwina Taquidir, founder of Muthiana Orera (Mozambique)
Startup Story
Taking a very customer-centric approach to skincare that celebrates and takes care of every individual’s needs is what drives Marla Edwina Taquidir and her business, Muthiana Orera. Today, the company is building a reputation for creating natural, high quality, proudly locally produced skincare products that are appealing to customers.
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Shaida Seni, founder of Practiva (Mozambique)
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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.
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Theo Khumo, founder of African Wax Prints BW, (Botswana)
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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.
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Josephine Katumba, founder of Biakudia Urban Farming Solutions (South Africa)
Startup Story
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.
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Mara Cancune, founder of CharbanúRH (Mozambique)
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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.
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Abueng Leepile, founder of Bokamoso Abu Farms (South Africa)
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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.
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Fátiha Manuel, founder of Hathifa (Angola)
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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.
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Emma Tendai Dimairho, founder of Sentient Environmental Consultancy (South Africa)
Startup Story
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.
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Wilma Cavaleiro, founder of KUJINGA (Angola)
Startup Story
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.
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