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Nathalie Kpanté, founder of Choco-Togo (Togo)
Nathalie Kpanté, founder of Choco-Togo (Togo)
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Sector Feature
According to the IFC, by 2030, Africa’s agriculture and agribusiness markets are expected to triple to reach $1 trillion in value. Africa needs more than $10 billion in new investment annually to achieve the aspired expansion of agricultural output. As a result, there is now an increasing focus on extending agribusiness value chains, recognizing that 60 percent of Africans derive their livelihoods from agriculture.
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Lioness CoLab
Entrepreneur and founder of luxury handmade accessory brand AAKS, Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, is seeing a dream come true this month. Her high impact Weaving for Change project is seeing a collaboration with Nandos to create beautiful, woven pendant lamps in their London restaurants.
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Event Report
The first Lioness Lean In event of the year is always a special one, and this was certainly the case for 2020. On 7 February, women entrepreneurs came out in force in Johannesburg, gathering once again in the familiar surroundings of Volkswagen South Africa’s Sandton headquarters. The venue was the perfect spot for the event, with one of the best views of Sandton for attendees to enjoy.
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Eugenia Langa, founder of Nweba (Mozambique)
Lioness Weekender Cover Story
Over the past few years, entrepreneur Eugenia Langa, founder of Nweba, has built a significant reputation for herself and her business, providing world-class services in the highly specialized fields of Procurement and Logistics for the sectors of Construction, Oil & Gas, Mining and Energy. Nweba is the first Mozambican company of its kind, with an experienced team holding CIPP (Certified International Procurement Professional) credentials and more than 10 years’ experience providing solutions to the specific challenges of these sectors in Mozambique.
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Zohra Teke, founder of Sofra Istanbul (South Africa)
Impact Partner Content: Absa
Zohra Teke of Sofra Istanbul in Durban, South Africa, shares her first-hand experience of how Absa can help a restaurant deliver the exotic tastes of Turkey to local food-lovers’ doorsteps.
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Marla Edwina Taquidir, founder of Muthiana Orera (Mozambique)
Startup Story
Taking a very customer-centric approach to skincare that celebrates and takes care of every individual’s needs is what drives Marla Edwina Taquidir and her business, Muthiana Orera. Today, the company is building a reputation for creating natural, high quality, proudly locally produced skincare products that are appealing to customers.
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Shaida Seni, founder of Practiva (Mozambique)
Startup Story
Many women have dreams, aspirations, and ambition, but not always the skills, knowledge and expertise to transform those dreams into reality. That’s where Shaida Seni and her company, Practiva, lda, make the difference, providing skills development and leadership support when it is most needed.
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Tânia Tomé
Book Review
Activate your energy and discover the success inside you. That’s what Tânia Tomé hopes to help readers do with her newly released book Succenergy. Based on years of successful training, coaching, and workshops to companies and public and private organizations globally, Succenergy is an integrated coaching model for motivation and leadership, a method of support for personal and organizational development.
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Wunmi Amokeodo, founder of Design for Love (Nigeria)
You need to be hands-on....
Wunmi Amokeodo, is the founder of Design for Love (Nigeria)
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Abai Schulze, founder of ZAAF, Ethiopia
Abai Schulze, founder of ZAAF (Ethiopia)
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Nelia Annandale, founder of Keedo Kids (South Africa)
Nelia Annandale, founder of Keedo Kids (South Africa)
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Adenike Ogunlesi, founder of Ruff 'n' Tumble (Nigeria)
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Marlese Wallis, founder of Mies Body Products (South Africa)
Just create!...
Marlese Wallis, founder of Mies Body Products (South Africa)
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by Catia Mondlane
The great thing about creating a business is that there are no limits when it comes to launching new ideas and ways to improve - but one thing is for sure, selling is what keeps it running. The subject of sales gets everybody argus-eyed, searching and learning about it, because people want to sell and want to know how to sell their goods or services effectively.
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by Phindile Ndlovu, Founder and Director of Bhekizenzo Foundation
There is nothing worse than being an entrepreneur and mother that does not have a working space; the children want to open the laptop, press it. They whine and want your attention. You have a deadline; it is a nightmare. Well, great news, I can relate. Replying to emails is a chore; drafting a proposal is just impossible.
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by Adv. Lufuno T Khorommbi (Ms) Cyber Law Consultant and MD of Orizur Consulting Enterprise
A cyber-attack is an intentional exploitation of computer systems, networks, and technology-dependent enterprises. These attacks use malicious code to modify computer code, data, or logic. Culminating into destructive consequences that can compromise data and promulgate cybercrimes such as information and identity theft.
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Paula Quinsee, a South African Entrepreneur, Coach, Speaker, Mentor, and Author
Paula Quinsee, a South African Entrepreneur, Coach, Speaker, Mentor, and Author
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Monica Musonda, founder & CEO of Java Foods, Zambia
Networking is vital....
Monica Musonda, founder and CEO of Java Foods (Zambia)
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by Laura Camacho
My favorite way to teach communication skills to my client companies is through a series of 2 to 3-hour workshops over many months. It’s hard to sit still all day and science shows that people have a really hard time paying attention after 90 minutes of teaching. Furthermore, it’s great when learners can build their body of knowledge on a topic over time.
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