the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
by Adv. Lufuno T Khorommbi, Cyber Law Consultant and MD Orizur Consulting Enterprise
Is there a reason to be concerned about cyber security? Absolutely! In fact, October has been declared a cybersecurity awareness month where campaigns are held to inform the public and businesses about the importance of cybersecurity.
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Lindsay Teague Moreno
Momtrepreneurs, listen up! You don t have time for another change everything you re doing on social media and be just like me book. You need information and you need it fast. Author and uber successful momtepreneur, Lindsay Teague Moreno, believes if you want to grow your following, sell more product, and experience the freedom that comes with being your own boss, you need a guide along your journey? Lindsay’s book Getting Noticed isn’t the secret to social media, it’s a no fluff, take charge guide to the way we present ourselves, our business, and connect with customers online.
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Lynelle Blunden, owner of City Granite (South Africa)
Startup Story
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.
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by Laura Camacho
Just because you don’t know how to do something doesn’t mean it can’t be done.
According to the psychological concept of “agency”, which is essentially your belief in your own abilities, you will not achieve more than you think you can. That means if you want to build your business, you have to have the belief that you can do it.
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by Martine Irakoze
African women. Do you feel like you were raised to be strong? Do you feel like being an African woman embodies a perpetual and unique strength? Have you heard words such as “African women are indestructible. African women are tough lionesses.” “Girl, get up! You got this in your heritage!” “Think of your mothers and grandmothers who raised nations through tough history!”
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Marilyn Kamuru, Founder & Managing Director of eManage Africa Ltd; and member of the Kenya Association of Women Business Owners
Marilyn Kamuru, Founder & Managing Director of eManage Africa
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Lori Milner: author, entrepreneur, thought leader and founder of Beyond the Dress
Lori Milner: author, entrepreneur, thought leader and founder of Beyond the Dress
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Amber Hurdle
Book Review
According to entrepreneur Amber Hurdle, The Bombshell Business Woman, the title of her book, at her best stands proud in who she is and what she offers, abandoning the whirlwind of uncertainty. A Bombshell Business Woman commands attention for her business, attracting the right customers, who fall in love with her brand experience. Her business allows her to live life on her terms so she can enjoy her family, friends, and her abundant life.
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Event Report
It was a long anticipated event, but when the first Lioness Lean In event in Lagos, Nigeria took place on Thursday 17 October at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi, cohosted by Lionesses of Africa and Sigma Pensions, the atmosphere was buzzing. Around 120 leading women entrepreneurs from across the city came to be inspired, motivated and to connect for greater business success. It was a recipe for a great event - and it didn’t disappoint!
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Selma Uamusse, founder of Nhani (Mozambique)
Startup Story
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.
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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.
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Are your day-to-day financial needs making it difficult for you to maintain and grow your business operations? This is the problem that small businesses often face when they reach a certain point. There is nothing to be worried about, as there are many options you can choose to manage your financial needs. Micro-loans are considered to be an attractive option for businesses that are going through such kinds of issues.
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Today’s customers need a very good reason to give you their money, and it is high time businesses got out there to understand just how customers perceive and experience their brands. Not just at the point of purchase, but holistically. It means embedding a customer-centric perspective into your organisation’s corporate DNA.
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Carmen Miral, founder of Black Khakhela (Mozambique)
Carmen Miral, founder of Black Khakhela (Mozambique)
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Tammy Nott, founder of Mbiri Natural Skincare (Namibia)
Remember why you first started....
Tammy Nott, founder of Mbiri Natural Skincare (Namibia)
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Deola Sagoe (file image Lionesses of Africa Annual Conference 2016)
100 Lionesses
Coinciding with the launch of Paris Fashion Week, UNESCO hosted a round table discussion, entitled Made in Africa: The Next Global Manufacturing Hub?, at its Headquarters in Paris on 23 September. Focusing on the potential of Africa’s fashion industry, the event brought together leading experts on the Continent’s clothing and fashion sector, including renowned Nigerian couturier Deola Sagoe.
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Zanele Njapha
Lioness Launch
For all those businesses looking to gear up to thrive in an ever-changing economic climate, help is at hand, thanks to South African entrepreneur, Zanele Njapha. Her award-winning keynote and it's accompanying training package ‘Institutional Relevance in The 4th Industrial Revolution’, are providing a framework for acquiring the skills necessary to gear up for success.
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Melinda Gates
For the last twenty years, Melinda Gates has been on a mission to find solutions for people with the most urgent needs, wherever they live. Throughout this journey, one thing has become increasingly clear to her: If you want to lift a society up, you need to stop keeping women down. In her moving and compelling book, The Moment of Lift, Melinda shares lessons she’s learned from the inspiring people she’s met during her work and travels around the world.
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Isis Mbaga, founder of Isis Mbaga (Mozambique)
Startup Story
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.
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Davina Toale, founder of Power Paws (South Africa)
Startup Story
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.
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