by Lori Milner
“This is an economy based on connection. Can you be heard, can you connect, can you be trusted?”
— Seth Godin
Still showing up for online meetings with the camera off? Here’s why you seriously need to reconsider…
Read moreDate nights in lockdown don’t have to be boring
by Paula Quinsee
I’m hearing so many couples say that there’s not much they can do when it comes to date nights with being in lockdown. That’s because traditionally when it comes to date nights, the majority of couples have resorted to dinner at their favourite restaurant, or maybe even a movie and popcorn thrown in too – it was quick and easy. However, being in lock down, we are not able to go to restaurants and movies anymore so it’s become harder for couples to implement date nights and they are needing to be much more creative.
Read moreQuote of the Day by Emma Maame Efua Tandoh
“Forget the odds and go for it. As crazy as it may seem, the future of our continent rests with us women entrepreneurs.”
Emma Maame Efua Tandoh, founder, Love Ankara, Ghana
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Vanessa Guilherme Nhabete / Differentiate yourself from your competitors
Vanessa Guilherme Nhabete, Founder, Dali Banga Eventos and Mulandi (Mozambique)
Differentiate yourself from your competitors!…
“Even if we provide the same services, our essence will differentiate us from one another. The market has space and customers for everyone!”
Vanessa Guilherme Nhabete, Founder, Dali Banga Eventos and Mulandi (Mozambique)
Read moreElohor Thomas, a techpreneur in Nigeria passionate about helping African software engineers find dream jobs
Elohor Thomas, co-founder of CodeLn (Nigeria)
Startup Story
Companies know how tough it can be to find the right tech hire, those highly trained and experienced software engineers from the African continent who are a good fit for the job. CodeLn, co-founded by techpreneur Elohor Thomas, is there to help. This specialist software company helps companies seamlessly find, test, and hire the right skilled African tech talent at the right time.
Read moreLethumusa Kulube, a South African entrepreneur driving change through digital communication
Lethumusa Kulube, founder of Stractiv8 Impact (South Africa)
Startup Story
These days, digital communication has become the most powerful tool for any business to reach those all important customers and markets. But for many non-profit organisations, the process of building a digital communication strategy and tools can be overwhelming. In South Africa, entrepreneur Lethumusa Kulube, founder of Stractiv8 Impact, has the specialist solution and approach that is needed.
Read moreI’m harnessing all that creativity and positive energy
by Kabira Dewan
We are inevitably heading to the so called “new normal way of doing business” but I must admit I am still spinning with all the creativity and positive energy that I experienced during Lockdown.
Read moreQuote of the Day by Victorine Sarr
Victorine Sarr, founder, Lyvv Cosmetics (Senegal)
“I have 100% of my destiny in my own hands, I set the vision.”
Victorine Sarr, founder, Lyvv Cosmetics (Senegal)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Prudence Seya / Do not be afraid to dare
Prudence Seya, Founder, Web Training Academy (Cote d’Ivoire)
Do not be afraid to dare!…
“If you are looking for someone who can help you realize your dreams, look in the mirror. Do not be afraid to dare.”
Prudence Seya, Founder, Web Training Academy (Cote d’Ivoire)
Read moreFeeling overwhelmed by news and social media? Develop a Mindful Media approach.
by Dr Ashika Pillay
“Whoever controls the media, controls the mind”
— Jim Morrison
Social media is pervasive. Even the fact that you are reading this - is evidence of how much content is out there. The question is, are you “choice-full” about what you consume or are you a victim to relentless barrage of news items, posts about other people’s lives, polarized journalism, political agenda, and conspiracy theories.
Read moreOwn your morning. Own your day.
by Lori Milner
The most important habit I have developed over the years that has given me more time in my day, more ‘me time’ and more energy, it’s this – waking up earlier. This is sacred time when no one else is awake and it’s the only gap I have in my day to truly focus on developing myself. Self-leadership can’t be found in a one day seminar or a book you read a few years ago, it is a daily discipline. Now, no one is going to give you this time. It has to be consciously carved into your day. I know you are thinking ‘It’s easier said than done’ – fair enough. So here are some tips on how to actually get yourself to wake earlier.
Read moreHow to Boost Your Motivation
by Kathy Mann, Author & Speaker
It’s not easy to maintain self-control, especially when things are difficult. Personally, I’ve found life very difficult over the past few months with the pandemic, lockdown and load shedding in South Africa. I’ve noticed that many people have abandoned their diets and have had difficulty staying focussed on their business objectives. So how can we keep motivated and working towards our goals?
Read moreQuote of the Day by Ncheta Dasilva
Ncheta Dasilva, founder, Zola Eve, (UK/Nigeria)
Entrepreneur Advice from Nontobeko Bee Mbuyane / Be a problem solver
Nontobeko Mbuyane, Founder, Bees Beauty Haven (Eswatini)
Be a problem solver!…
“Never expect gains as reward in the first years of your business, just fall in love with seeing the solution to the problem that your business is solving.”
Nontobeko Mbuyane, Founder, Bees Beauty Haven (Eswatini)
Read moreQuote of the Day by Michelle Adelman
Michelle Adelman, founder of Accite Holdings (Botswana)
“Our aspiration is to use new food and agriculture technology as a catalyst to solve some of Africa’s most pressing social issues.”
Michelle Adelman, founder of Accite Holdings (Botswana)
Read moreEntrepreneur Advice from Lethumusa Kulube / Navigate your detours
Lethumusa Kulube, Founder, Stractiv8 Impact (South Africa)
Navigate your detours!…
“You may hit a detour along your entrepreneurial journey, but understand why and use that time to rebuild that which made you take the detour.”
Lethumusa Kulube, Founder, Stractiv8 Impact (South Africa)
Read moreLearn the art of creative problem solving in business
Impact Partner Content: Absa
To celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa, Lionesses of Africa is launching a very special one-hour Lioness Business Agility Live Webinar for women entrepreneurs, hosted in partnership with Absa on the morning of Friday 14 August.
Read moreSinenhlanhla Ndlela, an artisanal dairy-free ice-cream maker serving love through scoops
Sinenhlanhla Ndlela, founder of YoCoco (South Africa)
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Sinenhlanhla Ndlela, a South African entrepreneur on a mission to make delicious artisanal dairy free ice cream.
For all those people out there who love the idea of gorgeous ice cream, but cannot eat dairy produce, help is at hand. YoCoco, an exciting artisanal dairy free ice cream brand created by the talented Sinenhlanhla Ndlela, is tantalizing tastebuds in South Africa with fabulous flavour combinations and taste sensations.
Read moreTlangelani Nkuna, a South African entrepreneur with a passion for recruitment
Tlangelani Nkuna, founder of Placement Junxion (South Africa)
Startup Story
Any business knows that it is only as good as its people, but finding the right people can be challenging. In South Africa, entrepreneur Tlangelani Nkuna, founder of specialist recruitment services company, Placement Junxion, is bringing her expertise to any people sourcing brief.
Read moreTessa O’ Halloran, a South Africa ecopreneur transforming plastic waste into lifestyle products
Tessa O’ Halloran, founder of plasticity. (South Africa)
Startup Story
Discarded plastic waste is a problem for the planet and for humankind as a whole, and the need to find sustainable solutions to transforming that waste into useful products has never been greater. In South Africa, ecopreneur Tessa O’ Halloran, founder of plasticity. is playing her part in finding those solutions.
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