Meet 12 emerging women jewellery designers who are putting the continent on the global map with their uniquely African-inspired designs and technical brilliance.
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Essential Read: 'Do, Disrupt, Change the Status Quo - Or Become It' by Mark Shayler
Mark Shayler, author of 'Do, Disrupt, Change the Status Quo - or Become It'
In his thought provoking book, 'Do, Disrupt, Change the Status Quo - or Become It', Mark Shayler introduces us to the notion of disruption and how we perhaps need to consider doing things differently if we want to succeed as entrepreneurs.
Read moreDEF.I.NI.TION Africa set to unveil their latest fashion designs during their Kenya tour
Nahida and Nadia Bhegani & Olga Mugyenyi, founders of DEF.I.NI.TION Africa, Uganda
The creative business team at DEF.I.NI.TION Africa are gearing up for an exciting month ahead as they take their brand and latest designs on the road to two major events coming up in Kenya this June. The team have created some special new designs to showcase, just for those Kenyan fashionistas who have an eye for something different.
Read moreJuliana Rotich: "It’s a really fantastic time to be in Africa, to build in Africa"
Source: Mail & Guardian | by Lee Mwiti | 3 June 2015
World Economic Forum Africa, Cape Town, 3 June 2015: Young people are key to increasing intra-African trade, which currently stands at a paltry 3%, some of the continent’s top entrepreneurs said Wednesday as the World Economic Forum on Africa got underway.
Read moreChristine Buchanan and Louiza Rademan - The startup story of two Cape Town entrepreneurs turning the world of skin and body care 100% natural and organic
Louiza Rademan & Christine Buchanan, founders of Oh-Lief (South Africa)
Two entrepreneurial sisters from South Africa with a love of all things natural and organic are capturing the imagination of customers looking for an alternative to the mass produced, chemically formulated skin and body care products on the market. The Oh-Lief Natural Products company is developing 100% natural and organic products that are truly world class.
Read moreFaraja Nyalandu - The startup story of a Tanzanian edupreneur producing accessible, localized digital learning for secondary students
Faraja Nyalandu, founder Shule Direct (Tanzania)
Africa’s education challenges and the lack of access to quality learning resources for children and young people in Tanzania specifically, led one woman entrepreneur to take an innovative approach to finding a solution. Faraja Nyalandu is creating world-class digital learning content and making it available to students on mobile phones and through online learning portals.
Read moreLionesses of Africa celebrates the continent’s most innovative and inspirational women edupreneurs throughout June
June is Focus on Africa’s Women Edupreneurs Month: This month we are turning our attention to the truly inspirational edupreneurs of Africa, the women who are creating leading-edge technologies and revolutionary new approaches to education in order to make a real difference to the lives of new generations of children and young people across the African continent.
Read moreDaniela Wingate - The startup story of an entrepreneur with a passion for handmade gifts that become tomorrow’s heirlooms
Daniela Wingate, founder of Heirloom Treasury (South Africa)
Walking into Daniela Wingate’s flagship Heirloom Treasury store is a wonderful experience, and a real celebration of lovingly hand-made, carefully selected and beautifully displayed stationery and gift items that reflect the art of fine craftsmanship in Africa.
Read more5 Top Tips To Improve Your Entrepreneurial Networking Skills
Guest Blog: by Lireko Dorothy Ncube
Over the years the business world has drastically changed. With the rapid developments and significant improvements in the technology we use each day, we have the world literally at our fingertips 24/7, and what we do with it is what will help us make it in business, or not. It also means that they way we network has changed dramatically too.
Read moreNext Stop Angola for the Bold Kampala World Tour
One of LoA's favourite 'fashionista' startups, Bold Kampala, are living up to their name, as they are about to embark on the next leg of their hugely successful world tour, taking their concept store to Luanda in Angola during the month of June.
Read moreEssential Read: 'It’s Not Rocket Science' by Mary Spio
Mary Spio, author, deep space engineer, Internet entrepreneur, Game Changer....
Once a shoeless African child, I have had the opportunity to sell technology to companies such as Boeing, to sit at the table with leaders of some of the world’s biggest companies and even to change the movie industry. Who does that? Game Changers do that! Game Changers are the ones who are bold enough and brash enough to believe we can achieve our dreams and change the world in the process.
Read moreHow to save time and energy by harnessing the support of a VA
Guest Post by: Karen Wessels, co-founder and COO of VA Connect
Even a superhero needs an assistant, and in the world of entrepreneurship, that is certainly the case. Having that key person by your side to assist you as part of your support team will free you up to do the more important things when it comes to growing your business.
Read moreTelevision Interview: Dr. Christel Coetzee co-founder of ADVIT Animal Nutrition talks about her entrepreneurial journey
Watch Dr Christel Coetzee's interview on the kykNET TV programme 'Winslyn' where she talks about her company ADVIT Animal Nutrition and her entrepreneurial journey.
Read moreSpark's SHE Programme accelerates women led social ventures impacting women and girls
Spark South Africa is on a mission - to search across the country for female startup founders who have launched a venture that exists to improve the lives of women and girls. The SHE programme believes that women are the best levers for change in South Africa, and it recognises that female founders need help if they are to succeed. And, they need that help now.
Read moreVideo: Melanie Hawken founder of Lionesses of Africa talks about her online platform for women entrepreneurs
Source: GIBS Business School Gordon Institute of Business Science | Published on May 27, 2015
Melanie Hawken, founder and editor-in-chief, LIONESSES OF AFRICA talks about her online platform that showcases and brings Africa's women entrepreneurs together.
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Eunice Cofie: You've got to believe in yourself
Eunice Cofie, founder and CEO of Nuekie, Ghana
Starting a business is not easy, but you need to believe in yourself....
"Starting a business is not easy. I think the hardest thing for me in the beginning was believing in myself and my abilities. I would tell women who want to start a company to believe in themselves and their business idea. When you believe in yourself you can work wonders."
- Eunice Cofie is the founder, President and Chief Cosmetic Chemist of Nuekie, an innovative health and beauty company that combines traditional African medicine and modern science to develop products and services to meet the unique needs of people of colour. Eunice harnesses her passion for science to make a difference to people’s lives and, at the same, building a new global health and beauty powerhouse. Eunice is a graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry/molecular biology.
Read moreEssential Read: 'Your Moment' by Tumi Frazier
Tumi Frazier, author of 'Your Moment'
In her book, Your Moment, international keynote speaker and life coach, Tumi Frazier, shares her insights and advice on how women can seize their own personal moment and build the positive mindset and self-confidence needed to achieve key goals and ambitions.
Read moreEthel Cofie - The startup story of a woman helping to change the face of the tech sector in Africa
Ethel Cofie, founder of Edel Technologies (Ghana)
If there is a stand-out dynamic woman techpreneur in Africa who is challenging the industry status quo and helping other women to spearhead a new and innovative era in the sector on the continent, then it is Ethel Cofie, founder of Edel Technologies in Ghana.
Read moreTigui Traoré - The startup story of a visionary Guinean fashionpreneur elevating Afrochic to a whole new level
Tigui Traoré (L), founder of Cocostyle (Guinea)
The Bold Kampala World Tour Wows the Fashion Crowd in Kigali
Ngyenzi 'Nunu' Mugyenyi (Top), Janet Mugume (L) and Angel Kalisa (R) , founders of BOLD Kampala
Kigali, Rwanda, 16 May 2015 - The creative team at African fashion retailer, Bold Kampala, continued their hugely successful world tour, with Kigali being the latest destination for these innovative fashionistas. Here, the Bold Kampala tour teamed up with local Kigali favourite, House of Tayo, providing the perfect venue for local fashion buyers to check out some of the very best African creations.
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