the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
Tshegofatso Dludla, founder of RoboSTEAM Train (South Africa)
Startup Story
In a world where technology is changing so many aspects of our daily lives, it is so important that children get the opportunity to grasp and embrace maths and science at an early age. Tshegofatso Dludla, founder of RoboSTEAM Train in South Africa, is making a huge difference to the lives of underprivileged children in the country by making robotics and coding fun and accessible.
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Elohor Thomas, co-founder of CodeLn (Nigeria)
Startup Story
Companies know how tough it can be to find the right tech hire, those highly trained and experienced software engineers from the African continent who are a good fit for the job. CodeLn, co-founded by techpreneur Elohor Thomas, is there to help. This specialist software company helps companies seamlessly find, test, and hire the right skilled African tech talent at the right time.
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Lethumusa Kulube, founder of Stractiv8 Impact (South Africa)
Startup Story
These days, digital communication has become the most powerful tool for any business to reach those all important customers and markets. But for many non-profit organisations, the process of building a digital communication strategy and tools can be overwhelming. In South Africa, entrepreneur Lethumusa Kulube, founder of Stractiv8 Impact, has the specialist solution and approach that is needed.
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Tlangelani Nkuna, founder of Placement Junxion (South Africa)
Startup Story
Any business knows that it is only as good as its people, but finding the right people can be challenging. In South Africa, entrepreneur Tlangelani Nkuna, founder of specialist recruitment services company, Placement Junxion, is bringing her expertise to any people sourcing brief.
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Tessa O’ Halloran, founder of plasticity. (South Africa)
Startup Story
Discarded plastic waste is a problem for the planet and for humankind as a whole, and the need to find sustainable solutions to transforming that waste into useful products has never been greater. In South Africa, ecopreneur Tessa O’ Halloran, founder of plasticity. is playing her part in finding those solutions.
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Maria Baryamujura, founder of COBATI Uganda
Startup Story
Community tourism has long been recognised as a driver of local economic development, particularly for women. In East Africa, social entrepreneur Maria Baryamujura, founder of COBATI Uganda, knows just how to innovate and make tourism work for rural communities.
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Jackee Batanda, founder of SuccessSpark Brand Ltd (Uganda)
Startup Story
Great writing is an art form and in Uganda, entrepreneur Jackee Batanda, founder of SuccessSpark Brand Ltd, is harnessing the power of words to educate and inform. She understands how storytelling can reach audiences and customers in a unique and personal way.
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Nondumiso Zendile, founder of Kingsworth Civils and Construction Pty Ltd (South Africa)
Startup Story
In South Africa, the need for well constructed, affordable housing, commercial and industrial buildings has never been greater in terms of building a sustainable economy. For entrepreneur Nondumiso Zendile, owner and ceo of Kingsworth Civils and Construction Pty Ltd, her goal is to be part of the solution to meet such needs.
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Stacey Jane Smith, founder of African Secret (South Africa)
Startup Story
Many consumers are now looking for more holistic ways to meet their wellness needs. In South Africa, entrepreneur Stacey Jane Smith, founder of African Secret, has created a pathway to wellbeing naturally. She is harnessing the power of natural wild-crafted botanicals and transforming them into beautiful, healing products and a brand that resonates with those who love its ethos.
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Josie Van Aswegen, owner of Fabulous Flowers (Cape Town, South Africa)
Impact Partner Content: Absa / Startup Story
Every business has a heart – a core to its operations. The soul and drum beat to the golden thread that runs throughout the works. Fabulous Flowers would not be where it is today without the owner - Josie Van Aswegen. We had the privilege of catching up over the past week. And what a week! Her beautiful new studio in Toffie Lane, Claremont, South Africa, is a pleasure to visit and the creativity happening there is infectious.
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Neo Mkwebane Chatyoka, founder of Uhuru Botanicals (United Kingdom / South Africa)
Startup Story
More and more consumers are becoming conscious of the products they put onto their skins, and are demanding more natural and organic products that are kinder to both skin and the environment. Uhuru Botanicals, founded by entrepreneur Neo Chatyoka, is a brand that celebrates Africa’s natural raw ingredients and turns them into skincare products that are both ethical and sustainable.
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Arisha Rajaram and Nozipho Mvulane, founders of Rajaram Mvulane Attorneys (South Africa)
Startup Story
Everyone needs legal advice and assistance at some time in their lives, but finding the right law firm that understands your needs and that you can relate to can be hard. But in South Africa, two enterprising lawyers, Nozipho Mvulane and Arisha Rajaram, founders of Rajaram Mvulane Attorneys, are making legal advice and specialist support accessible.
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Nametso Matlhaga, founder of Matthan Jewellery Collection (Botswana)
Startup Story
Those special occasions in life deserve a beautiful, custom made piece of jewellery, and in Botswana, entrepreneur Nametso Matlhaga, founder of Matthan Jewellery Collection, is making memories come true. Her team of craftsmen transform every client’s personal design ideas into bespoke and highly individual pieces of jewellery, making every piece memorable.
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Shaida Seni, founder of WELELA (Mozambique)
Startup Story
One of the toughest challenges facing entrepreneurs is getting products and services into the hands of customers. In Mozambique, entrepreneur Shaida Seni, founder of WELELA, has the answer, with her online platform showcasing companies and products to potential customers.
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Meg Faure, founder of Play Sense (South Africa)
Startup Story
Any parent with young children knows just how critical it is to encourage early emotional development as the basis for a strong learning journey. In South Africa, well-known author and entrepreneur, Meg Faure, founder of Play Sense, has created a unique business focusing on unique play-based learning programmes for 2-4 year olds.
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Pretty Kubyane, co-founder of Coronet Blockchain (South Africa)
Startup Story
In Africa, hair is big business, from the supply chain of human hair products, to hair suppliers, salon businesses, and associated services. Pretty Kubyane and her husband co-founded Coronet Blockchain, a company looking to create an end-to-end transparent supply chain by harnessing the power of technology.
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Linda Khumbanyiwa, founder of Lynne Kayenne Studio (Malawi)
Startup Story
Creative entrepreneurs are often inspired by their cultural heritage, and for Linda Khumbanyiwa, founder of Lynne Kayenne Studio, that was certainly the case. Her inspiration came from Malawi, the country of her birth, and a deep desire to change people’s perceptions of it, through her creative work.
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Snoekie Mabena-Saleh, founder of S.MAB Group (South Africa)
Startup Story
South African entrepreneur and philanthropist, Snoekie Mabena-Saleh, founder of S.MAB Group, is passionate about making a difference in society, and her business is doing just that through its various service and product offerings.
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Amália Ngoca, founder of Malita Investimentos (Mozambique)
Startup Story
Flowers make any event a special occasion, and in Mozambique, entrepreneur Amália Ngoca, founder of Malita Investimentos, is expanding her already successful event management company to include floral decorations.
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Rachida Melo, founder of Wonna Bay Vila (Mozambique)
Startup Story
For many people, when they travel they look for places to stay that remind them of the comforts of home, and in Mozambique, entrepreneur Rachida Melo has just what they need. Her business venture, Wonna Bay Vila, provides accommodation and restaurant facilities that make guests and visitors truly feel they are home.
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