“A good business is the one where all involved win.”
Shaida Seni, Founder, PRACTIVA (Mozambique)
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Shaida Seni, Founder, PRACTIVA (Mozambique)
Entrepreneur Advice from Mara Cancune / Invest in yourself
Mara Cancune, Founder, CharbanúRH - Consultoria e Capacitação (Mozambique)
Invest in yourself!…
“All women must follow their instincts, no person is able to decide the course of our lives other than us. We must invest in ourselves, make that internal investment. We must change our ways of being, acting, thinking and, yes, it will change our lives.”
Mara Cancune, Founder, CharbanúRH - Consultoria e Capacitação (Mozambique)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Mandisa Makubalo
Mandisa Makubalo, Founder, Unlimited Experiences SA (South Africa)
“We are living in times where the way of doing business and living has been redefined for years to come.”
Mandisa Makubalo, Founder, Unlimited Experiences SA (South Africa)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Carine Zoe Umutoni
Carine-Zoe Umutoni, Founder, ONYX (Rwanda)
Know your purpose!…
“Knowing your purpose is key as it brings satisfaction to the soul. Fulfill your purpose ladies and shine. This is our time. Nobody can believe in you if you do not believe in yourself. Believing in you is the first step.”
Carine-Zoe Umutoni, Founder, ONYX (Rwanda)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Nqobile and Zandile Magagula
Nqobile and Zandile Magagula, founders, Zinoky Investments (eSwatini)
“The end product and the satisfaction we see from each and every client is priceless. It is not an easy journey, but it is worth it.”
Nqobile and Zandile Magagula, founders, Zinoky Investments (eSwatini)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Bukky Asehinde / Be consistent
Bukky Asehinde, Founder, Bellafricana (Nigeria)
Be consistent!…
“Don’t be in a rush to “make it” - the journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. Being consistent gives room for growth and gets you to the successful end goal.”
Bukky Asehinde, Founder, Bellafricana (Nigeria)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Josie van Aswegen
Josie van Aswegen, owner, Fabulous Flowers (South Africa)
“Having one’s own business is an opportunity to learn and grow and to re-invent oneself as the trends change and unexpected events happen.”
Josie van Aswegen, owner, Fabulous Flowers (South Africa)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Eunice Andrade / Believe in your dreams
Eunice Andrade, Founder, Fabrazilbyeunice (Mozambique)
Believe in your dreams!…
“Believe in your dreams and never give up. Go ahead and face the challenges and you will have success.”
Eunice Andrade, Founder, Fabrazilbyeunice (Mozambique)
Read moreSamantha Skyring, a global brand builder inspired by the Kalahari
Samantha Skyring, founder of Oryx Desert Salt (South Africa)
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Oryx Desert Salt, bringing a taste of the Kalahari to the world’s kitchens
With the world looking to source more sustainable, ethically produced and renewable sources of foodstuffs, one South African business venture, Oryx Desert Salt, founded by entrepreneur Samantha Skyring, is looking to bring an exceptional source of salt to enrich both the flavour of food and also promote good health.
Read moreMake Your Mondays Matter: Discover the secrets to propel your business to the next level by Jo James
Jo James
Book Review
If you wake up on a Monday morning with ambition for your business to grow each day but by Friday haven’t fulfilled your goals, then you need help. Business coach Jo James has written a new book, Make Your Mondays Matter, aimed at helping entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level in terms of growth and income. This award-winning book will give you proven strategies for success and one full year of support mechanisms to keep you on track.
Read moreNondumiso Zendile, a South African woman in construction helping to urbanize previously disadvantaged areas
Nondumiso Zendile, founder of Kingsworth Civils and Construction Pty Ltd (South Africa)
Startup Story
In South Africa, the need for well constructed, affordable housing, commercial and industrial buildings has never been greater in terms of building a sustainable economy. For entrepreneur Nondumiso Zendile, owner and ceo of Kingsworth Civils and Construction Pty Ltd, her goal is to be part of the solution to meet such needs.
Read moreStacey Jane Smith, a South African wellness brand using local wild-crafted botanicals
Stacey Jane Smith, founder of African Secret (South Africa)
Startup Story
Many consumers are now looking for more holistic ways to meet their wellness needs. In South Africa, entrepreneur Stacey Jane Smith, founder of African Secret, has created a pathway to wellbeing naturally. She is harnessing the power of natural wild-crafted botanicals and transforming them into beautiful, healing products and a brand that resonates with those who love its ethos.
Read moreConfinement and the mind
by Zilia Ximenes
Knowing the difficulties that everyone is going through because of the Covid-19 pandemic, this article is not to speak specifically of the pandemic, but of the effects on the mind of each individual impacted by it.
Read moreOpportunities Knock despite Covid-19 Crisis
by Ronel Jooste
Despite the financial stress, uncertainty and knock-on impact the covid-19 crisis is causing for the economy, businesses and households, there are also multiple opportunities for people to create wealth for themselves amid the crisis. Looking at history various companies that have grown into massive multi-national companies were in fact born during a time of recession – Microsoft, General Electric, General Motors, Disney, IBM and the Hyatt Hotel Group to mention a few.
Read morePost-Pandemic Growth
by Kathy Mann, Author and Speaker
I recently wrote the story of my grandparents’ love and their life together that spanned seven decades. I travelled to the coast early January and interviewed my 94-year-old grandmother about her life and how they fell in love. My husband stayed behind to feed the cats and to work, so the week was an opportunity to soak up the female company of my grandmother, mother, aunt and my two little girls. We laughed, we shared and we bonded. There is something special about being in the presence of multiple generations of women.
Read moreLioness Launch / South Africa’s Siwela Wines launches its exciting 2020 Chenin Blanc
Siwela Sweetness Masoga, founder of Siwela Wines (South Africa)
Lioness Launch
There is an exciting new South African wine, a Chenin Blanc, about to tempt the palettes of discerning consumers, produced by Siwela Wines, one of the few youth female black owned wine businesses in South Africa. Founded by Siwela Sweetness Masoga, Siwela Wines is a wine company focusing on the production of quality accessible wines. Siwela also runs a wine academy focusing on education and training within wine and hospitality.
Read more7 Reasons Why Content Marketing Is Queen
by Wuraola Ademola-Shanu
If you run a business in today’s day and age, one simple fact remains - you cannot turn away from digital marketing to survive and thrive. One of the best ways to grow in the online world is Content Marketing.
Read moreWhat entity is best for running my business
by Claire Keet Pollock and Sinal Govender, Co-Founders of pop.law
Deciding which entity to use to run your business is a lot like buying a car. There are quite a few options and it can be a bit overwhelming working out if you need the Range Rover or if a good old bakkie will do. There are many things to consider depending on if you run a business on your own or with partners, what your appetite is for personal liability, and what tax implications you may be in for.
Read moreIn the darkest nights, the stars still shine
by Eldari Visser
I am sure if anybody writes another article about COVID-19 you will surely swipe on and away. Seriously we’ve had enough constant reminders of a thief amongst us. What if we were so deeply affected that we are still reeling and trying to grasp for air? What if we still don’t have an idea of how our business is going to survive or even where to start again? What if you have lost more than you could ever imagine? What if all you can see right now is the darkness and the stark reality of you can’t “see” where to turn to next?
Read moreCredit is ALL about the 5 C’s
From the Lionesses of Africa Operations Dept
So we’ve all heard of the 4 C’s of Diamond buying (cut, colour, clarity and carat) and now thanks to a fabulous Lioness Co-Lab we have the 5 C’s with an amazing collaboration between Clare Appleyard, founder of Katannuta Diamonds and Vicki Bain, founder of Chocoloza, meaning we now have Cut, Colour, Clarity, Carat and Chocolate! Who could ask for more?
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