the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
Rochelle Graham-Campbell
Book review
If you have ever wondered how to take the giant leap to becoming an entrepreneur, no matter what your background, your experience, or your funds, entrepreneur and author, Rochelle Graham-Campbell, founder of Alikay Naturals has some insights. In her new book, 90 Days to CEO: A Guide to Avoid Business Pitfalls and Unlock the Secrets of Entrepreneurship, she shares her journey and her experience.
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Lioness Weekender Cover Story
Women entrepreneurs from the Lionesses of Africa community took part in a special business event on 16 January in London designed to champion African women in business, ahead of the UK-Africa Investment Summit next week. Start-up Night Africa! London saw 11 women Founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs pitch their businesses to a room of UK investors, buyers, influencers and media as one of a number of focused events organized in the lead up to the summit.
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Fátiha Manuel, founder of Hathifa (Angola)
Startup Story
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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Impact Partner Content: Absa | by Justin Schmidt, Head of New Sector Development, Absa Retail and Business Bank
“Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity and cash flows are reality”. This phrase may sound like a cliché, but it is a really important consideration when businesses move into their next growth phase. A major contract may look great from a revenue perspective, but if there are mismatches in the working capital cycle (timing differences of cash going out and cash coming in), the growth may not be worth it.
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by Lori Milner
I have written many articles and run master classes about how to own your Time. This includes tools about dealing with procrastination, multi-tasking (which is actually a bad thing), anxiety and spiralling thoughts, planning, prioritising – this is just a few from my toolkit.
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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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by Martine Irakoze
My goal in writing this third in a series of articles for Lionesses of Africa is to shine a light on Burundian female entrepreneurs who are moving things in their country. This week I speak to three women entrepreneurs who are making their mark and an impact with their businesses in the fields of waste management, green jewellery design, and construction.
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by Adv. Lufuno T Khorommbi (Ms), Cyber Law Consultant and MD of Orizur Consulting Enterprise
Have you ever wondered why some businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks than others? In the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) where everything is connected to everything, information has become the most valuable asset for every organization, big or small. It is unfortunate, however, that though cyber threats are growing both in their prevalence and in their disruptive potential, cyber security remains an afterthought for many organisations.
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by Laura Camacho
As a communication coach to leaders all over this beautiful planet, my clients and I spend a great deal of time discussing how communication affects perceptions. In fact, one of my most important tasks is to help clients improve their self-perceptions so that they become more confident.
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Dr Ola Orekunrin
On a global scale, Nigeria has some major health challenges to contend with, not least of which is that it has one of the worst health indices in the world, currently rated 187th out of 191 WHO member countries. Research has suggested that poor healthcare delivery and a lack of good emergency medical services are major contributing factors to the high morbidity and mortality rates. But one woman entrepreneur is making great strides to change these statistics. Dr Ola Orekunrin, founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria, has built an award winning air ambulance service that is saving lives every day.
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Gloria Otieno, founder of Recours Four Kenya Consultants (Kenya)
Just start....
Gloria Otieno, founder of Recours Four Kenya Consultants (Kenya)
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Michelle Rumbelow, founder of Liviya (South Africa)
Milena de Lurdes Valoi, founder of Anellim (Mozambique)
Nish & Hanita Muthray, founder of Nt Shonalanga Valley Resort (South Africa)
Educate yourself....
Hanita Muthray, founder of Nt Shonalanga Valley Resort (South Africa)
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Johanna Mukoki, co-founder of Travel with Flair
Don’t be afraid to bring in smart people…
Johanna Mukoki, co-founder of Travel with Flair (South Africa)
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Margaret Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch's Homestores (South Africa)
Margaret Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch's Homestores (South Africa)
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Joycee Awojoodu, founder ORÍKÌ (Nigeria)
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.
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Krystal Stacey
Book Review
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.
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