"Whatever you do, do well. You never know who is watching."
Kofo Akinkugbe, founder & CEO of SecureID Nigeria Ltd (Nigeria)
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Kofo Akinkugbe, founder & CEO of SecureID Nigeria Ltd (Nigeria)
Entrepreneur Advice from Tania Reid: Be coachable
Tania Reid, founder of ithemba Office Solutions (South Africa)
Be coachable....
"Speak to other women in your industry, speak to industry experts, and find mentors who have knowledge on all aspects of business. Ask your family to be honest about your business idea and not worry too much about hurting your feelings. Be coachable. Know how to pitch your business in 1 minute and stop making excuses about your 'small' business, all empires started off small."
Tania Reid founder of ithemba Office Solutions (South Africa)
Read moreAre You in Limbo?
by Eldari Visser, founder of Picketfence Life
The year’s time clock has ticked over and we, as humans, settle our feathers for a new year - all the new challenges, the goals to achieve, the dreams to chase, scores to settle and proving of self-worth ... how necessary is this?
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Jacoline Wentzel: Start making things happen
Start making things happen…
“Your dream will always just stay a dream if you do not start "doing". Put your phone down, stop living in that dream world of Instagram and Pinterest (don't get me wrong, I love them too!) and start making things happen around you.”
Jacoline Wentzel, founder of The Spa Warehouse (South Africa)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Dr. Ola Orekunrin
Dr. Ola Orekunrin, founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria
“Here’s to the women who will change the narrative of African women: May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.”
Dr. Ola Orekunrin, founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria
Read moreQuote of the Day by Nathalie Kpanté
Nathalie Kpanté, founder of Choco-Togo (Togo)
“Start with the educational system. We are conditioned to be job seekers. Entrepreneurship must be taught from childhood.”
Nathalie Kpanté, founder of Choco-Togo (Togo)
Read moreFocus on Women Entrepreneurs in African Agri Business
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.
Read moreLIONESS COLAB / AAKS x NANDOS make big impact through the power of weaving
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.
Read more1st Lioness Lean In event of 2020 celebrates Johannesburg’s women entrepreneurs
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.
Read moreEugenia Langa, a procurement game-changer in Mozambique
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.
Read moreSofra Istanbul, a recipe for success
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.
Read moreMarla Edwina Taquidir, a Mozambican entrepreneur with a passion for creating 100% natural skincare products
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.
Read moreShaida Seni, a Mozambican entrepreneur on a mission to help women fulfill their potential in life
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.
Read moreSuccenergy by Tania Tome
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.
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from : You need to be hands-on
Wunmi Amokeodo, founder of Design for Love (Nigeria)
You need to be hands-on....
"Research your business and don’t be too afraid to be hands-on. You need to get dirty to get gold. Gold is not found on the surface. If you are not ready to dig and scratch and find, you are not ready to go big."
Wunmi Amokeodo, is the founder of Design for Love (Nigeria)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Abai Schulze
Abai Schulze, founder of ZAAF, Ethiopia
"…we want to be a widely recognized and sought after brand that equates “Made in Africa” with brilliance in craftsmanship, artistry, and deep cultural roots."
Abai Schulze, founder of ZAAF (Ethiopia)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Nelia Annandale
Nelia Annandale, founder of Keedo Kids (South Africa)
“I think many people really want to do good, but they don’t necessarily know how, ... becoming involved with a product that does facilitates this need.”
Nelia Annandale, founder of Keedo Kids (South Africa)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Adenike Ogunlesi
"It has been a long journey, getting here has been challenging; it has been full of challenges as well as triumphs. This is why we have something to celebrate.”
Adenike Ogunlesi, founder of Ruff 'n' Tumble (Nigeria)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Marlese Wallis: Just create!
Marlese Wallis, founder of Mies Body Products (South Africa)
Just create!...
"When it comes to the business side of things (admin, finances, bank accounts, accountants, social media, marketing), try to get all of that in place from the beginning because it is truly the spine of your business. When it comes to creativity.... there are no boundaries! Don't hesitate, don't imitate, just create!"
Marlese Wallis, founder of Mies Body Products (South Africa)
Read moreSome Will Buy, Some Won’t - So What’s Next in Your Sales Plan?
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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