the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
by Lufuno T Khorommbi
Have you thought about your car from a cyber security perspective? Which cars are we referring to? Cars that have the ability to connect to a smartphone; ability to connect to the Wi-Fi; ability to connect to Bluetooth and share information between the car and the Bluetooth device and or import information from the Bluetooth device to the car; ability to perform on android auto operating system. (This system can function independently from the phone).
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by Usha Maharaj
Last night while talking to students of my upcoming Leadership Evolution Masterclass Series #LEMS, one of them shared that, before investing in my group coaching program, she and her husband "investigated" me online. Fortunately, I have invested time and energy in developing an online brand that is consistent with and reflects who I am and how I serve. Through this process, she found the comfort she needed to click on a button and sign up for my group coaching program.
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by Ronel Jooste
What if you had sufficient income and not having to work 24/7? What if you had sufficient income to realize your dreams, live the lifestyle you dream about and create wealth in the process?
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by Kathy Mann
I love learning. It’s part of who I am and I’ve realized that life does not seem right unless I’m expanding my knowledge or skills in some way. It’s easy to satisfy this need in a full-time job and as an entrepreneur as there are always opportunities to create new offerings and collaborations.
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Sylvia Walker, author, Smart Woman, (South Africa)
Sylvia Walker, author, Smart Woman, (South Africa)
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Filipa Carreira, founder of Wamina (Mozambique)
Kimberly Addison, co-founder, '57 Chocolate (Ghana)
Kimberly Addison, co-founder, '57 Chocolate (Ghana)
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Meg Faure, founder, Play Sense (South Africa)
Expect to work hard!…
Meg Faure, founder, Play Sense (South Africa)
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Tlhologelo Mabelane, founder, MabuTribe (South Africa)
Tlhologelo Mabelane, founder, MabuTribe (South Africa)
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Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula, founder, Securico Security Services (Zimbabwe)
Never cut corners!…
Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula, founder, Securico Security Services (Zimbabwe)
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Laura Camacho, founder, Mixonian Institute (USA)
Laura Camacho, founder, Mixonian Institute (USA)
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Dr. Petrina–Auino Mwandingi, founder & creative director of KOVA (Namibia)
Country Spotlight / Mozambique
For the past few years, Mozambique has seen a new generation of women entrepreneurs emerging onto the business scene, creating vibrant businesses across a range of sectors. Each one is making their mark in their own way. But what they share in common is a passion for the businesses they are creating, ambition for the brands they are launching, and a desire to create opportunities and jobs for local people. These true Lionesses of Africa are not just showcasing their own unique products and services to the world, getting consumers interested in buying what they have to offer, but they are also putting Mozambique on the map and stimulating interest from across the continent.
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Lioness Weekender Cover Story
Meet Inverroche, a luxury gin brand celebrating the Cape’s unique botanicals.
Lorna Scott is the CEO and founder of Inverroche Distillery in South Africa. Lorna has had many roles in her career, she once was an air hostess, then became the marketing and sales manager of a food service corporation, later to become the operations director of the same company. Lorna then changed her career path by becoming the deputy mayor of the Hessequa municipality which covers the region of Still Bay. Although her background was marketing, during her time as Deputy Mayor Lorna became involved in sustainable development. One of her main objectives was to develop the region as a tourist destination and create employment amongst the local community.
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Louisa Gibbons, founder of Little Foodease (South Africa)
Startup Story
Recognizing that many families have increasingly busy lifestyles with limited time, entrepreneur Louisa Gibbons, founder of Little Foodease, is providing parents with solutions. A range of nutritious meals, fun mealtimes and stimulating playtimes that equip parents to fulfil their child’s developmental and nutritional needs, while giving them peace of mind to spend more quality time with their families.
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Donna McCulloch
Impact Partner Content: Absa
About two decades have passed since automotive maven Donna McCulloch plunged headfirst into an illustrious career that started out as a fortuitous by-product rather than by design.
After completing her university studies, Donna McCulloch initially planned to venture into desktop publishing, but with almost zero experience, few employers were willing to give her an opportunity and without a fancy computer and the necessary software – which seemed to be requiring constant upgrades – it was difficult to get a foot in the door.
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Impact Partner Content: Absa
Absa recognizes the vital role that entrepreneurs play in creating wealth and opportunities in the economy and is deeply committed to supporting them to foster growth and prosperity in South Africa and across the continent.
Franchising is a feasible option for the entrepreneur starting a new business, as potential pitfalls can be avoided with a proven business formula. Franchising is in the national interest as it is a business model that makes a meaningful contribution towards solving one of South Africa’s most pressing problems - job creation.
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Lioness Launch
Seeing a gap in the marketplace in Mozambique, entrepreneur Mónica de Sousa Mahanjane has launched a new accessory brand, Pretoóla, with a range of stylish ties, berets and lapels in stylish designs, complete with matching masks.
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Jaime Schmidt
Book Review
In just seven years, entrepreneur Jaime Schmidt, founder of Schmidt’s, the globally successful plant-based natural deodorant, went from making natural products in her Portland, Oregon kitchen to turning her brand into a household name in 30,000+ stores, and selling her company to Unilever in a nine-figure acquisition. Her new book, Supermaker, is Jaime’s guide to business and career development on your own terms.
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Startup Story
Building a successful energy and electrical consulting company, Ikigai Engineering, drives South African entrepreneur Devaksha Maharaj on one level. But her passion for STEAM and the education of children has driven her to create her IKI KIDS, a business that teaches kids such subjects as engineering, mathematics, robotics and coding, creating a new generation of future STEAM specialists.
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