the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
by Tatenda Rungisa, Human Resources specialist
A relationship means a connection. In the business world one can never be an island, business connections are needed as part of networking and for growth. Connections through ventures, partnerships, supplier-procurer, mentor-mentee, and a whole lot of different connections are worth the while as long as they serve their purpose and result in a healthy and productive relationship.
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by Sharon Castle - Lifestyle and Wellness Coach
June was a very full and busy time in my coaching practice. Online programs, interviews and workshops, plus many hours of coaching, and one dominant theme has emerged: most people make Oscar-winning movies in their heads and then get themselves into a whole heap of trouble when they live as if these made-up movies are real!
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Nametso Matlhaga, founder of Matthan Jewellery Collection (Botswana)
Startup Story
Those special occasions in life deserve a beautiful, custom made piece of jewellery, and in Botswana, entrepreneur Nametso Matlhaga, founder of Matthan Jewellery Collection, is making memories come true. Her team of craftsmen transform every client’s personal design ideas into bespoke and highly individual pieces of jewellery, making every piece memorable.
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Impact Partner Content: Absa / by Vishay Rabbipal, Head: Renewable Energy, Retail and Business Banking, Absa
The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown has affected all areas of our daily lives – the way we work, the way we manage our finances and how we interact with each other. In these unprecedented times, many have concerns about the future, their income and are looking at ways to save costs in monthly household budgets. One cost that continues to put pressure on households, is utility tariff increases, and given that most families are home for extended periods, their personal energy use may have increased. Added to this the fact it is winter (there is a usual, seasonal use increase), and costs are being increased to reflect this seasonal peak in demand.
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From the Lionesses of Africa Finance Dept
So we had a very interesting and busy week. It got us thinking that the issues we were seeing from the Lionesses sensible enough to give us a call and get our Head of Finance (‘HoF’) to simply ‘kick the tyres’ of deals before they sign (including one that was initially refused finance and has now gone back with a tighter and more rounded application) were probably representative of many issues that our larger membership was also facing and having to decide upon.
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Annette Cassy, Founder, Kidz Kare Centro Médico Infanto-Juvenil (Mozambique)
Annette Cassy, Founder, Kidz Kare Centro Médico Infanto-Juvenil (Mozambique)
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Sophia Richter, founder, Section Thirty-Five Legal and Business Solutions (South Africa)
Do not give up!…
Sophia Richter, founder, Section Thirty-Five Legal and Business Solutions (South Africa)
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Tapiwa Matsinde, founder of atelier 55 (UK)
Tapiwa Matsinde, Founder, atelier 55 (UK)
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Execute your plan, step by step!…
Gisele Shabani, founder, Giselle Q Accessories (Burundi)
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Priscilla Addison, co-founder, ’57 Chocolate (Ghana)
Priscilla Addison, co-founder, ’57 Chocolate (Ghana)
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Farida Yahya, founder, Lumo Naturals (Nigeria)
Work hard and work smart!…
Farida Yahya, founder, Lumo Naturals (Nigeria)
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Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera, Founder, Glo Creations (Rwanda)
Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera, Founder, Glo Creations (Rwanda)
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Emily Kandanga, co-founder, Sweat Fitness (Namibia)
Step into your greatness!…
Emily Kandanga, co-founder, Sweat Fitness (Namibia)
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Claire Holden, Empowerment Coach (South Africa)
Claire Holden, Empowerment Coach (South Africa)
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Deyzes Pereira, founder, Startups Consulting (Mozambique)
Challenge yourself!…
Deyzes Pereira, founder, Startups Consulting (Mozambique)
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Event Report
Many businesses are trying to relaunch following the recent lockdown in South Africa, and importantly ensure their brands are visible in an increasingly competitive marketplace. However, without having the luxury of big ad spend budgets to achieve that visibility and customer connection, some innovative thinking and reinvention is required. The 2nd Lioness Business Agility Webinar, in partnership with Absa, took place on 19 June 2020 - the aim was to bring together leading women entrepreneurs with years of experience in brand building, to share their very personal insights and experiences on how to build a brand to last, post the COVID pandemic.
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Shaida Seni, founder of WELELA (Mozambique)
Startup Story
One of the toughest challenges facing entrepreneurs is getting products and services into the hands of customers. In Mozambique, entrepreneur Shaida Seni, founder of WELELA, has the answer, with her online platform showcasing companies and products to potential customers.
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Meg Faure, founder of Play Sense (South Africa)
Startup Story
Any parent with young children knows just how critical it is to encourage early emotional development as the basis for a strong learning journey. In South Africa, well-known author and entrepreneur, Meg Faure, founder of Play Sense, has created a unique business focusing on unique play-based learning programmes for 2-4 year olds.
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Kimberley and Priscilla Addison, founders of ’57 Chocolate (Ghana)
Lioness Weekender Cover Story
Meet the founders of ’57 Chocolate, Ghana’s luxury chocolate brand
Africa needs women entrepreneurs who really understand the power of the entrepreneurial value chain in their countries, and in Ghana a great example can be found in Kimberley and Priscilla Addison, founders of ’57 Chocolate. The company’s philosophy is based on a bean-to-bar approach to manufacture and distribution, adding value to everyone along the value chain, from cocoa bean grower to consumer. ‘57 Chocolate is a world-class brand that believes in not merely trading the country’s natural resources in their “natural” state, but instead using creativity to transform these resources by developing made in Ghana products of premium value. Lionesses of Africa spoke to these pioneering sisters this month to find out more.
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Natalie and Kim Ellis, founders of The Joinery (South Africa)
Lioness Launch
The Joinery, founded by sisters Natalie and Kim Ellis, together with their team of change makers, innovators, creators and activists, has built a formidable reputation for its ability to find impactful solutions to environmental and community issues through design. It achieves that goal by creating luxury products made from recycled plastic bottles, turning potential waste into something positive. In response to the current Covid-19 pandemic and the changing world we now find ourselves in, these enterprising entrepreneurs have now launched their impactful Together Again essential care pack for their customers.
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