the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
by Sylvia Walker, author of SmartWoman
It’s been a tough year financially as the world has reeled under the impact of Covid-19. For many, the financial impacts have been far-reaching and it’s been a daily battle just to keep afloat. As the economies slowly start opening up again and business start operating, some people are left with financial devastation – how and where do you start rebuilding and moving ahead?
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by Nomihlali Ntszunguzi
Robert H. Schuller says, “tough times never last, but tough people do.” This statement says it all for entrepreneurs especially during this time. This is our time, a time to grab the bull by its horns and show off our skills and gifts to this changing yet exciting new economy.
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by Lori Milner
I received a call from a friend, Jill, one Thursday morning. She works at one of the largest global IT firms. Her role is to conduct research projects and publish white papers based on her findings. Her latest paper was on the topic of mergers and acquisitions in the retail industry; this attracted so much attention that she had to present to the Vice President of the company. As it is a global firm, the senior executives are based in the USA and her team are based in South Africa so it was going to be done as a conference call.
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by Aleshia van der Ploeg, Founder of VDP Legal Consulting
Many Employees are so eager to be employed, that they simply sign an employment contract without giving a second thought to the contents thereof. Many Employers are including Restraints of Trade in their employment contracts these days in order to protect their proprietary interests.
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by Thozama Ponti
For most entrepreneurs, finding our passion makes us feel alive and follow our inner guidance. Even though the journey is a difficult one, it’s a journey worth taking. Before we ventured into the business world, we started by deciding to discover our passions. It’s not as easy as it sounds, to find your passion.
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Patricia Vasco, founder, Luminara, (Mozambique)
Patricia Vasco, founder, Luminara, (Mozambique)
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Seno Namwandi, Intellectual property pioneer and Mandela Washington Fellow, (Namibia)
Choose a name that counts…
Seno Namwandi, Intellectual property pioneer and Mandela Washington Fellow, (Namibia)
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Paballo Mokoqo, founder of Dust Busters (Pty) Ltd, (Lesotho)
Paballo Mokoqo, founder of Dust Busters (Pty) Ltd, (Lesotho)
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Tatenda Rungisa, Human Resources Practitioner and co-founder of Twin Connect Solutions, (Zimbabwe)
Demonstrate initiative and speed…
Tatenda Rungisa, Human Resources Practitioner and co-founder of Twin Connect Solutions, (Zimbabwe)
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Nomihlali Ntsunguzi, founder, Nissi Human Capital Solutions, (South Africa)
Nomihlali Ntsunguzi, founder, Nissi Human Capital Solutions, (South Africa)
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Nontobeko Mbuyane, CEO & Founder of Bee’s Beauty Haven & Glutaspa Group, (Eswatini)
Stay ahead of the business game…
Nontobeko Mbuyane, CEO & Founder of Bee’s Beauty Haven & Glutaspa Group, (Eswatini)
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Lisa Videira, founder, LV Digital, Lda (Angola)
Lisa Videira, founder, LV Digital, Lda (Angola)
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Lizl Naude, founder, Lilly Loompa (South Africa)
Learn to ground yourself…
Lizl Naude, founder, Lilly Loompa (South Africa)
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by Wuraola Ademola-Shanu
As business owners, what can we learn from other brands doing it right during this pandemic? While it’s hard to know what each day will bring, these brands are listening to people’s pain points and acting on them with a heavy dose of empathy mixed alongside it.
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Sylvia Walker, author, Smart Woman, (South Africa)
Sylvia Walker, author, Smart Woman, (South Africa)
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Nereyda Ah Hoy, writer, author & founder of Indika platform and digital magazine (Mozambique)
Become the best version of yourself...
Nereyda Ah Hoy, writer, author & founder of Indika platform and digital magazine (Mozambique)
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by Megan Hudson, Marketing & Business Coach
To niche or not to niche? This is the ultimate question for the modern entrepreneur, consultant and coach. Have you been wrestling with this niche thing? Won’t it limit your opportunities and chase away potential clients? Anyway, how on EARTH do you get to your niche, if you decide to go that route? It’s incredibly confusing.
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From the Lionesses of Africa Operations Dept
The lockdowns are starting to be reviewed and in some cases reversed, but have we been making full use of our time to prepare our businesses for when the doors open and life returns to some semblance of normality?
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Femi Olayebi, founder of FemiHandbags (Nigeria)
Lioness Weekender Cover Story
Femi Olayebi is a self-taught handbag and accessories designer, trainer, mentor and the creative force behind the eponymous FemiHandbags brand. A translator turned designer and manufacturer, her entrepreneurial journey started in 1992 when she tried her hands at making a diaper bag for her first daughter. Since then, she has poured all her energies into building her business, consistently pushing the boundaries and emerging as a leader in the Nigerian leather space. Renowned for her statement, colour-drenched pieces, Femi has received several awards, and in 2013, her business became a case study for MBA students at the prestigious Pan-Atlantic University in Lagos.
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Masana Sangweni, founder of Maua Blossoms (South Africa)
Lioness Launch
South Africa may be experiencing lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean business has to stop, it just has to reposition itself to meet market need. For entrepreneur, Masana Sangweni, founder of Maua Blossoms, a luxury floral designer and gifting service business, that meant providing clients which a solution to their shopping needs during the crisis. Her answer was to create a brand new Maua Blossoms Shopping Concierge Service for her customers.
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