the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
from the Lionesses of Africa Operations Dept
So last week we looked at easy wins on the Sales side to reduce your Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and who would have thought that one of the easy wins, in automating the process of sending out invoices, would have such a huge impact!
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In Focus / Education
Africa needs great educators, committed people who are passionate about helping children and young people to learn and fulfill their potential, equipping them to make a positive difference in the world. At Lionesses of Africa, we are celebrating women entrepreneurs who are creating leading-edge technologies and new approaches to education in order to make a real difference to the lives of new generations of children and young people across the African continent.
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Christine Kane
Book Review
Christine Kane, author of The Soul-Sourced Entrepreneur, is living proof that it’s possible to succeed in business when your strength is more about sensitivity than swagger, and when you are moved by meaning more than manipulation. In other words, she believes that it’s possible to succeed while still being you.
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Cátia Mondlane, CEO & Founder of Isabella-Estética & Cosméticos (Mozambique)
Lioness Launch
There is a growing interest by consumers in natural skincare products that are both kind to the skin and the environment. In Mozambique, one woman-owned company is launching a new, expanded range of quality products to meet that need. Cátia Mondlane is the CEO & Founder of Isabella-Estética & Cosméticos, an innovative Mozambican company which brings natural skin solutions based on locally sourced organic and fresh ingredients.
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by Claire Keet Pollock and Sinal Govender
Picture this. A bright-eyed, bush-tailed creative, maybe a year or two into their career, gets a call from a massive multinational company to do some work for them. (Who me?! Yes, of course, I’d love to! What’s that? You’ve got a limited budget? No problem, it’d be an honour to work with your brand). Maybe this young gun is a photographer or a designer. Or a music producer. They’re told that money is tight on the job and are dangled the “exposure” carrot.
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by Usha Maharaj
As a working mom I’m sure you’ve felt that pang of guilt when sitting at the office while you leave your children in someone else’s care. As a working mom who needs to work, who feels energized by working, who loves what they do, and who also loves raising their children – working mom’s guilt, is an obstacle.
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by Dr Ashika Pillay
Recently, I have had contact with a few brand names that prompted me to think a bit deeper about how companies represent their brands and strategy. Why do some brands come across true to their inherent value proposition? Why do employees of some companies truly LIVE the brand? On the other hand, why do some customers come back truly disappointed as soon as they have interacted with a company leaving them with a stark contrast between their expectations and the reality?
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Tapiwa Matsinde
Do you find yourself constantly generating ideas that you find too irresistible to ignore? And as a result, you become distracted with all these ideas begging to be brought to life. Welcome to the life of the multi-passionate (also referred to as multi-hyphenate).
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Grace Gichanga, founder of Luma Law (South Africa)
Startup Story
Speak to Grace Gichanga, founder of Luma Law (South Africa), and she will tell you that she loves, loves, loves the law, because of its power to transform lives. As an attorney with over 10 years of experience, not surprisingly Grace has built a business which allows her to share her love of the law and how it works with the people of South Africa. The business was founded 2 years ago and LUMA the legal literacy chatbot officially went live on Facebook Messenger at the beginning of April 2020. Grace is committed to the vision of an empowered Africa through technology, innovation and the principles of social justice.
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Nosisa Dhlomo, founder of Afrizulu Tech (South Africa)
Startup Story
South Africa needs vibrant, bright young women with ideas and entrepreneurial ventures that have the potential to transform the economic landscape of the country and bring with it a wealth of opportunities. Nosisa Dhlomo, founder of Afrizulu Tech is one such pioneering woman entrepreneur. She believes in building African female leadership through industry platforms and hubs to produce more female leaders.
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Gércia Sequeira, co-founder of Instituto de Tecnologias, Inovação e Serviços - ITIS (Mozambique)
Lioness Weekender Cover Story
ITIS, creating local, innovative technology solutions for business and people.
Gércia Sequeira is a leading techpreneur in Mozambique and the CEO and co-founder of Instituto de Tecnologias, Inovação e Serviços - ITIS. As President of the ICT Association in Mozambique (AMPETIC) and Master trainer in business development service providers, as well as a trainer of various associations and single business owners concerning the use of ICT and Management tools, she is an influential tech voice in the country.
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Marta Vânia Uetela, founder, Minimal (Mozambique)
Marta Vânia Uetela, founder, Minimal (Mozambique)
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Linda Dempah, founder, Adeba Nature (Cote d’Ivoire)
Find your sweet spot!…
Linda Dempah, founder, Adeba Nature (Cote d’Ivoire)
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Keren Pybus, co-founder and ceo, Ethical Apparel Africa (Ghana & Benin)
Keren Pybus, co-founder and ceo, Ethical Apparel Africa (Ghana & Benin)
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Mellisa Mazingi, Managing Director of Gone Rural Swaziland
Build a tribe!…
Mellisa Mazingi, Managing Director of Gone Rural Swaziland
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Anja van Beek, founder, Anja van Beek Consulting and Coaching (South Africa)
Anja van Beek, founder, Anja van Beek Consulting and Coaching (South Africa)
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Wuraola Ademola-Shanu, copywriter, content strategist and creator (Nigeria)
Create value with your brand!…
Wuraola Ademola-Shanu, copywriter, content strategist and creator (Nigeria)
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Tapiwa Matsinde, Founder, Atelier 55, UK
Tapiwa Matsinde, Founder, Atelier 55, UK
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Achenyo Idachaba-Obara, Founder & CEO, MitiMeth (Nigeria)
Pace your business journey…
Achenyo Idachaba-Obara, Founder & CEO, MitiMeth (Nigeria)
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Marlese Wallis, founder of Mies Body Products (South Africa)
Startup Story / First published March 19, 2017 / Updated September 7, 2020
Marlese Wallis is the creator and vision carrier of MIES body products. She studied Drama at Pretoria Technicon in South Africa and pursued an awesome career as a performer in the first Afrikaans girl band called Shine 4. It was during this time that Marlese made the very first product and only after moving down to Cape Town from Johannesburg, did she pursue it as a career. Eleven years later and MIES is still growing and building business muscles! Marlese loves all things natural especially body care, loves people, giving them work, and loves the hustle of being an entrepreneur.
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