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Impact Partner Content: Absa / by Matthew Edwards
The idea of investing in residential property is considered so intimidating by some, it’s often avoided entirely as a vehicle for wealth creation. The thought of finding the perfect property, applying for a sizable loan, navigating taxes and transfer duties, and finding an acceptable tenant, is enough to make any aspiring new investor turn to easier options – with far lower barriers to entry and less commitment.
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by Claire Keet Pollock and Sinal Govender, Co-Founders of pop.law
Based on a few chats we’ve had with people in our community, it appears there’s a bit of a vibe around freelance contracts. Especially when it comes to influencers and the contracts they do and don’t sign with the brands that they work with. (We know there’s also a bit of a vibe around the term “influencer” - call it what you will: digital creator, mom-fluencer, curator, online ambassador). What we’re talking about are people who market or review things to their online communities in exchange for a product, payment, trade exchange or sponsorship.
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by Lori Milner
“If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it”. - Mary Engelbreit
In 2018, I got the opportunity to tick off an item that had been on my bucket list for the past 8 years – to do a TEDx talk. Around the fifteenth draft, I was finally ready to send this off to my coach for review. At this point, I thought I had nailed it and was ready to move onto the next phase of preparing for the stage.
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by Moyosola Kara
Women empowerment shouldn’t be a fad, a trend you embody because you feel you ought to; as a black woman charting her path to success I’m about to say what needs to be said - an unpopular opinion you didn’t request but which I will give to you anyway.
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by Sharon Castle
It’s been a month since I had the energy or the motivation to write this blog. Normally I love writing and sharing with my audience but it’s been a time of challenges and some things just weren’t my priority.
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Kathy de Araújo, co-founder of Fluir - Centro de Desenvolvimento Pessoal (Mozambique)
Startup Story
For all those people in Mozambique who want to develop and improve their quality of life and find greater harmony with their communities and the environment in which they live, help is at hand. Fluir - Centro de Desenvolvimento Pessoal, co-founded by coach Kathy de Araújo and yoga instructor Adriana Jamisse, offers a holistic approach through yoga and coaching workshops, and positively changing lives.
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Marta Vânia Uetela, founder of BioMec (Mozambique)
Startup Story
Inspired to find a solution to the problem of 90% of amputees in Mozambique never getting access to prosthetic limbs to improve their lives, young entrepreneur Marta Vânia Uetela, founder of BioMec, came up with a plan. Today, she is changing lives through her innovations.
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Bathabile Mpofu, founder of Nkazimulo Applied Sciences (South Africa)
Bathabile Mpofu, founder of Nkazimulo Applied Sciences (South Africa)
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Thembe Khumalo, founder and Managing Director, Brandbuilder (Zimbabwe)
Listen to your employees!…
Thembe Khumalo, founder and Managing Director, Brandbuilder (Zimbabwe)
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Thiitu Karega, founder, Binti Naturals, (Kenya)
Thiitu Karega, founder, Binti Naturals, (Kenya)
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Zilia Ximenes (Zila), founder, Zximenes-Soluções Imobiliárias, Lda (Angola)
Be patient and resilient!…
Zilia Ximenes (Zila), founder, Zximenes-Soluções Imobiliárias, Lda (Angola)
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Ubong Agina, founder of Nubeeka Concepts (Nigeria)
Ubong Agina, founder of Nubeeka Concepts (Nigeria)
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Nancy Munderu, founder, Travel Shore Africa (Kenya)
Start with what you have now!…
Nancy Munderu, founder, Travel Shore Africa (Kenya)
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Anabela Marcos, founder & ceo, Gestao Profissional (GP) (Angola)
Anabela Marcos, founder & ceo, Gestao Profissional (GP) (Angola)
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Cindy Matlapeng, founder, The Office Team Cleaning and Support Services, (Botswana)
Start your entrepreneurial journey now!…
Cindy Matlapeng, founder, The Office Team Cleaning and Support Services, (Botswana)
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Neo Mkwebane Chatyoka, founder, Uhuru Botanicals (United Kingdom / South Africa)
Neo Mkwebane Chatyoka, founder, Uhuru Botanicals (United Kingdom / South Africa)
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Tiguidanke Camara, founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tigui Mining Group (TMG)
Never give up!…...
Tiguidanke Camara, founder & CEO of Tigui Mining Group (TMG)
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Impact Partner Content: Absa | by Justin Schmidt, Head of New Sectors, Absa
In his fourth and final article, Justin Schmidt, Head of New Sectors at Absa, shares his views on the technologies that are changing the future of the energy sector, allowing for even greater adoption of renewable energy solutions.
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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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