Time wasted can never be regained

January 24, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Thobile Nyawo

Invest time now and not tomorrow. The saying that “time and tide wait for no man” means different things to different people. To some, it is precious and important while to many others, it is common and available when the need arises. The right essence of time is really in the doing and not in the waiting. A time spent in doing something worthwhile always comes back fruitfully. What cannot be allocated time is indeed not worth doing. Certainly, a person who invests time reading and writing is expected to acquire sound knowledge and writing skills. Time is life. He who wastes time has not only wasted life but has also injured eternity. A person who wastes time in doing nothing will eventually end up being nothing. There is no two ways about that.

The New Normal

January 24, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Manini Mbongwa

The year 2020 brought about a lot of changes worldwide. Not only did we have to be cooped up in our homes and separated from our loved ones, but some people also lost their love in the fight against COVID-19. People also lost their jobs which meant that they also had to lose their assets like houses and cars, even worse kids had to be taken out of schools not only because of COVID-19 but because parents could not afford to pay school fees anymore.

Making Lemonade

January 24, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Marjon Meyer

When life throws you lemons, make lemonade! We’ve all heard this before, but I had a magnificent enlightenment to make this cliché my slogan for the crazy times we all live in. A dear friend living in Dubai visited us some time ago and presented me with a lemon tree as a gift. The fruits this tree bears is a precious gift!

Fundamentals of WhatsApp Updated Privacy Policy

January 23, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Lufuno Khorommbi

Why are people receiving messages from WhatsApp informing them to agree to the updated privacy policy terms and conditions? What is happening? Facebook has made changes to the current WhatsApp privacy policy to introduce amongst others the integration of three platforms: WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram.

Quote of the Day by Marta Mulongo

January 19, 2021 Melanie Hawken

“I get satisfaction when I see women move out of their comfort zone, face their fears, and create a life full of purpose”

Marta Mulongo, founder, MM Coaching (Mozambique)

Entrepreneur Advice from Mary Nyaga / Be confident in yourself

January 19, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Mary Nyaga, founder of LorMar Florium (Kenya)

Be confident in yourself!…

“Do your research, network, get a mentor, be confident in yourself, and do not be afraid to speak up.”

Mary Nyaga, founder of LorMar Florium (Kenya)

How To Create Micro Wins In Your Life

January 17, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Lori Milner

It's still possible to step into 2021 with confidence!

“The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but on significance – and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning”- Oprah Winfrey

Aasiyah Ravate, a Mozambican entrepreneur turning her passion for cooking into a business

January 17, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Aasiyah Ravate, founder of Home Cooking With Love (Mozambique)

Startup Story

For many people, cooking is an expression of love, and for entrepreneur Aasiyah Ravate, founder of Home Cooking With Love in Mozambique, that is certainly the case. Every day, she prepares delicious meals and snacks for her customers that are both delicious and convenient.

New Year’s Resolution - Less plastic, please

January 17, 2021 Melanie Hawken

By the Lionesses of Africa Operations Dept

We were shocked to read this week (here) that plastic, or to be more correct, plastic microfibers, have not only been found at the lowest depths of the ocean in the Mariana Trench, at the highest points of our Mountains on the top of Everest, but now even across the Arctic. We as humans have now polluted the entire planet with plastic!

My Piece Of The Pie: A Collection Of Stories From Black Women Entrepreneurs by Shanicia Boswell

January 17, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Book Review

One of the best things an entrepreneur can do is tell her story, and that is what author and mompreneur Shanicia Boswell is doing in My Piece Of The Pie: A Collection of Stories From Black Women Entrepreneurs. When a creator vocalizes how she has turned lemons into lemonade, it will in invigorate another to keep going. My Piece of the Pie delivers eight dynamic experiences and perspectives of entrepreneurship from passionately engaging African American female entrepreneurs. Each author curates a piece of her story to reveal the triumphs and sacrifices to demand her piece of the pie.

Jane Bisset, a South African food entrepreneur passionate about business as a force for good

January 17, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Jane Bisset, founder of We are Food (South Africa)

Startup Story

A passion for cooking on the part of Jane Bisset collided with a demand for high quality convenience meals and a desire to create impact. All of this led to the creation of We are Food, a frozen meal production wholesale and retail business launched in South Africa.

Monica Musonda, Zambia’s nutritious food manufacturing visionary

January 17, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Lioness Weekender Cover Story

Java Foods, a food-processing market leader in affordable nutrition

Corporate Lawyer turned entrepreneur, Monica Musonda is the Founder of Java Foods, a Zambian based food-processing company that provides affordable nutrition to the Southern African market. Monica currently serves as non-executive director on a number of boards including Airtel Networks Zambia Plc & Zambia Breweries (where she is chair). She is the recipient of the 2017 African Agribusiness Entrepreneur of the Year award, a 2013 Young Global Leader (World Economic Forum) and Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow. Forbes Magazine and Africa Investor named her as one of the leading Young Power Women in Business in Africa in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

Knowledge as a basis for business economic development

January 17, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Tatiana Casaca

For Alejandro Pávez, knowledge is perception and cognition of the message by the subject around the object. Knowledge is born as a result of the conscious preparation of information. It is a broader concept rather than information, and to obtain it one must ponder, evaluate and relate to the information. This allows us to make predictions, make decisions, and take action.

Tasneem Ebrahim Latib, a South African agri-processor with a taste for chillies

January 17, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Tasneem Ebrahim Latib, founder of Chill-e Organics (South Africa)

Impact Partner Content - Absa

Chilli relishes and sauces have long been a favourite with food lovers, and no more so than in South Africa where they often the accompaniment of choice at mealtimes. For entrepreneur Tasneem Ebrahim Latib, founder of Chill-e Organics, this love of the chilli presented an exciting business opportunity. Today, her brand and much loved range of chilli sauces, chutneys and mayos are exciting palettes around the country.

5-Style and health secrets to help you thrive in business

January 17, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Suret Alive

Female entrepreneurs are often under considerable pressure to not only create businesses, in what was previously known as a man's world, but also to generate steady income all whilst looking beautiful. This adds pressure to the many roles we already fulfill as women.

What does your EQ look like in everyday life?

January 17, 2021 Melanie Hawken

by Marjon Meyer

EQ is not natural for most people and needs to be consciously developed. Fortunately, as we grow older, wisdom also sets in. Using simple terms, EQ is being mature and wise.

Quote of the Day by Adele Dejak

January 11, 2021 Melanie Hawken

“My big dream would be to become the Coco Chanel of Africa. It doesn’t get bigger than that.”

Adele Dejak, founder of Adele Dejak (Kenya)

Entrepreneur Advice from Siwela Sweetness Masoga / Be passion driven

January 11, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Siwela Sweetness Masoga, founder of Siwela Wines (South Africa)

Be passion driven!…

“Always do what you are passionate about. Being passionate about what you do will always force you to work hard and remain persistent when times get tough.”

Siwela Sweetness Masoga, founder of Siwela Wines (South Africa)

Let’s change the ‘R’ number to an ‘I’ number for ‘Impact’ in 2021

January 10, 2021 Melanie Hawken

By the Lionesses of Africa Operations Dept

One of the things we all learnt in 2020 was what was meant by the ‘R’ number - the rate at which a sick person will pass on (in this case) COVID-19 to others. According to ISGlobal the average ‘R’ for an infected person with CV19 is around 2.5 in each 5 day period of incubation. An ‘R’ of less than 1 is good because it means that the number being infected is growing smaller, but over 30 days will still infect others, and thanks to the brilliant Visual Capitalist looks something like this…

Women Going Global: Real-Life Stories of Women Entrepreneurs Doing Business Across Borders by Tonya McNeal-Weary

January 10, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Book Review

In her new book, Women Going Global: Real-Life Stories of Women Entrepreneurs Doing Business Across Borders, Tonya McNeal-Weary invites you to be inspired by the stories of trailblazing women who have succeeded despite the societal biases that attempted to hold them back.