“Work from your heart - If you believe in your business, others will too!”
Michelle Rumbelow, founder of Liviya (South Africa)
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Michelle Rumbelow, founder of Liviya (South Africa)
Quote of the Day by Milena de Lurdes Valoi
Milena de Lurdes Valoi, founder of Anellim (Mozambique)
Entrepreneur Advice from Hanita Muthray: Educate yourself!
Nish & Hanita Muthray, founder of Nt Shonalanga Valley Resort (South Africa)
Educate yourself....
"Educate yourself! Do your homework and don't be afraid to ask for help. But most importantly have faith in yourself and don't give up. You can do it!"
Hanita Muthray, founder of Nt Shonalanga Valley Resort (South Africa)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Johanna Mukoki: Bring in smart people
Johanna Mukoki, co-founder of Travel with Flair
Don’t be afraid to bring in smart people…
“… you need the courage to employ people who are smarter than you. During the early years, the founder is head of human resources, financial manager and the CEO, and has to come up with the right answers to every question. But, at some point you have to recognize that the business is bigger than you, and it is time to let go and appoint other people to lead these functions.”
Johanna Mukoki, co-founder of Travel with Flair (South Africa)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Margaret Hirsch
Margaret Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch's Homestores (South Africa)
"It is our responsibility as business women to touch as many lives as possible and leave behind a legacy of knowledge.”
Margaret Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch's Homestores (South Africa)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Joycee Awojoodu: Never give up
Joycee Awojoodu, founder ORÍKÌ (Nigeria)
Savanna Premium Chocolate wins major international chocolate award
Awards and Accolades
The International Chocolate Awards, the equivalent of the Oscars for the chocolate world, have recently taken place, and Zambia’s Savanna Premium Chocolate, founded by entrepreneur Chiinga Musonda and Lynn Musonda Phiri, has scooped a top prize.
Read moreShe Minds Her Own Business: Design A Life and Business You Love by Krystel Stacey
Krystal Stacey
Book Review
If you have ever wanted to create the blueprint for the entrepreneurial life you are building, but were unsure of the building blocks for success, then author and successful serial entrepreneur, Krystal Stacey’s new book, She Minds Her Own Business, is an essential read. As a vision strategist, she has spent years guiding brands, entrepreneurs and dreamers to envision a future of possibility, and then achieve it, so she knows what she is talking about!
Read moreSupporting women in business
Anna Phosa, founder of Dreamland Piggery
Impact Partner Content: Absa
Anna Phosa of Dreamland Piggery shares how Absa helped her grow from a small-scale farmer into a big enterprise.
South African entrepreneur, Anna Phosa, was always a go-getter and proved it’s never too late to reach your goals and exceed even your own expectations. From humble beginnings, born in the Free State and raised by a single mother of seven children, Anna rose against adversity and today she’s the award-winning owner and managing director of Dreamland Piggery and Abatoir.
Read moreWilma Cavaleiro, an Angolan woman entrepreneur creating an app for hair and beauty businesses
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.
Read moreUK Start-Up Night! Africa - London set to showcase 14 high-growth women entrepreneurs to investors
Cover Story
Getting access to global markets and access to finance are two of the biggest challenges facing Africa’s growth-focused women entrepreneurs. The 2nd UK Start-Up Night! Africa showcase event, taking place in London on 16 January 2020, looks to create a solution. The UK government, in partnership with Lionesses of Africa (a 1 million strong community of African women entrepreneurs), will be hosting this impact driven event.
Read moreAna Maria Panait, an entrepreneur in South Africa creating raw vegan chocolate for conscious consumers
Ana Maria Panait, founder of Rrraw (South Africa)
Startup Story
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.
Read moreShow up to your fun side
by Lori Milner
I was swimming with my kids yesterday and my 4-year-old daughter innocently said to me ‘Mommy, come and have fun with me’. I looked at her and thought ‘Ok, how do you do that?’ I asked her ‘Show me what fun is’ (because I didn’t want to be the boring mom and admit I didn’t know how). So, we jumped into the pool together holding hands, she pretended to be a mermaid and I had to be a princess. Really simple imagination games.
Read moreWhat is awaiting me in this new decade?
by Eldari Visser, founder of Picketfence Life
Necessary endings! In my previous blog I wrote about the time of endings. In a business this happens all too often. Usually it is out with the old, in with the new, or a new strategy for growth or another line for the shelves, and the one not so good must make space for a more client friendly one. Yet many of us as businesspeople have to end good things as well.
Read more100 LIONESSES: Teta Isibo, creative designer reinventing traditional crafts in Rwanda
Teta Isibo is the founder and creative force behind Inzuki Designs a young Rwandan brand specializing in jewelry, accessories and interior decor. Teta's creations are hand-made using local craft skills and materials - she works with numerous local women's cooperatives to create vibrant, quality pieces. With no background in fashion or business, Teta quit her job as an urban planner in Kigali to launch Inzuki, which means 'bees' in the local language. This has grown into a popular Rwandan brand with a boutique located in the Heart of Kigali City. Teta is now targeting international markets including the rest of Africa, Europe, Asia and North America through distributors and an online store.
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Tania Tome: Don’t be afraid
Tania Tome, founder of Ecokaya (Mozambique)
Don’t be afraid….
“Don’t be afraid to be afraid, have the courage to face fear, and jump - there are lots of great things that happen when we decide to take risks. Take small steps and actions, instead of waiting for the right moment, you only make this walk learning by doing.”
Tania Tome, founder of Ecokaya (Mozambique)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Abai Schulze
Abai Schulze, founder of ZAAF (Ethiopia)
Entrepreneur Advice from Adetutu Adekunle: Learn the ropes well
Adetutu Adekunle, founder Bibi’s GrillHouse and Bibi’s Cottage Catering (Nigeria)
Learn the ropes well….
“Believe in yourself. Know you can do it, learn the ropes of your business. You need it to succeed. Be dogged and consistent.”
Adetutu Adekunle, founder of Bibi’s GrillHouse and Bibi’s Cottage Catering (Nigeria)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Lilly Alfonso: Stay focused on your dream
Lilly Alfonso, founder of Lilly Alfonso fashion label, Malawi
It's not easy, but stay focused on your dream....
“It’s not an easy road. You will get people who will disappoint you… but you need to stay focused on your dream. We all learn and become better through our mistakes and challenges.”
Lilly Alfonso, founder of Lilly Alfonso (Malawi)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Teta Isibo
Teta Isibo, founder of Inzuki (Rwanda)