Lelanie Basson, an entrepreneur building a boutique management consultancy in both Namibia and South Africa, helping clients to build sound businesses

February 6, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Lelanie Basson, founder of Twafiika Consultant (Namibia)

For boutique consulting business, Twafiika Consultants, the phrase ‘it’s all in a name’ is particularly apt. Lelanie Basson’s business name was chosen as it is derived from Oshiwambo, and Twafiika means “to arrive”. This is one business in Namibia that has definitely arrived, building a solid reputation for developing highly creative and insightful strategies for businesses who are looking for that competitive edge.

Pam Snyman, a doyenne of South Africa’s real estate industry

January 31, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Pam Snyman, founder of REDZetc (South Africa)

The real estate sector in South Africa is one that is highly competitive, and to build a business that has longevity and importantly a trusted reputation, requires a long and hard road to be travelled. Pam Snyman, founder of REDZetc has done just that, and today she is duly recognized as one of the true doyennes of the real estate sector in the country and on the continent. Not only that, she continues to innovate and to make real and lasting contributions to the future of the sector.

Mary Nyaga, an entrepreneur creating a floral business in Kenya with a difference

January 10, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Mary Nyaga, founder of LorMar Florium (Kenya)

Everyone loves flowers, for their homes and their offices, and in Kenya, entrepreneur Mary Nyaga, founder of LorMar Florium, is harnessing the power of technology to bring flowers to everyone’s lives. The business combines a flower subscription business using silk flowers, with a new app called Flowerhood, creating virtual floral arrangements and messages for customers to send to their family and friends.

Nidia D’Almeida, a Mozambican entrepreneur helping businesses protect their intellectual property

January 3, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Nidia D’Almeida, founder of API - Agência de Propriedade Intelectual (Mozambique)

So many businesses wonder if you can protect your Intellectual Property Rights in Mozambique, and the answer is yes, you can. Entrepreneur Nidia D’Almeida, founder of API - Agência de Propriedade Intelectual, is there to show you how.

Josefa Amélia Massinga, a Mozambican entrepreneur taking floral decor to a new level

January 3, 2021 Melanie Hawken

Josefa Amélia Massinga, founder of Florista Flor Khyathu e Servicos (Mozambique)

Every great event needs great floral decorations to create memorable occasions, and it is the same with creating the right impression in a home or office. In Maputo, Mozambique, entrepreneur Josefa Amélia Massinga, founder and CEO of Florista Flor Khyathu e Servicos, has just the floral decorations and expertise to turn any event or space into something truly special.

Agnes Chikukwa Hove, an entrepreneur educating South Africans in financial wellness

December 27, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Agnes Chikukwa Hove, founder of Sequor Consulting (South Africa)

Helping people to make the right financial life and business decisions is what drives entrepreneur Agnes Chikukwa Hove, founder of Sequor Consulting, in South Africa. Today, her company provides specialist financial training and money management coaching that also builds the confidence needed to make smart financial choices.

Babalwa Fatyi, a South African entrepreneur providing solutions for the sustainable development value chain

December 20, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Babalwa Fatyi, founder of Myezo Environmental Management Services (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)

In South Africa, the need to help developers to run projects that are sustainable, whilst at the same time protecting the environment, is key. Myezo Environmental Management Services (Pty) Ltd, founded by entrepreneur Babalwa Fatyi, advises developers on how to remain profitable and respect the socio-economic environment in which they operate. The company provides a range of specialist environmental advisory services to developers across a variety of sectors.

Lioness Launch / Kaizene launches a new Shared Services Solution for women entrepreneurs and SMEs in Cote d’Ivoire

December 13, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Kaizene, based in Cote d’Ivoire and founded by entrepreneur Lynda Aphing-Kouassi, has built up a reputation for helping companies and organizations to optimize their human capital, improve their services and their quality approach. To achieve this goal, Kaizene has been offering various training and coaching modules and courses for several years. This month sees the launch of a new Shared Services Solution specifically for women entrepreneurs and SMEs.

Thuli Zikalala, a South African professional sign language interpreter building a unique impact driven business

December 13, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Thuli Zikalala, founder of Yellow Owl (South Africa)

For the deaf and hard of hearing, being able to keep up to date with news, information and powerful digital content is so important to maintain those all important connections in life and in business. Thuli Zikalala, founder of specialist business Yellow Owl, is playing her part as a professional sign language interpreter.

Emmanuella Aboa, an entrepreneur in Kenya passionate about developing people and businesses

November 15, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Emmanuella Aboa, founder of Transolution Services Africa Ltd (Kenya)

For any individual or business wanting to achieve their full potential, it is often essential to get the right training, skills development and advice. Based in Kenya but with a pan-African presence, entrepreneur Emmanuella Aboa, founder of Transolution Services Africa Ltd, is focused on helping individuals and businesses thrive in their eco-systems.

Tania Moonsammy, an entrepreneur offering a bespoke product sourcing service to clients

November 1, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Tania Moonsammy, founder of The Business Concierge (South Africa)

In South Africa, with more and more people choosing to work from home, sourcing essential products and services and, importantly, getting them delivered, has become a must-have. Tania Moonsammy, founder of The Business Concierge has the solution and the team to offer a bespoke product sourcing and delivery service for her clients.

Tshego Ratshidi, a South African entrepreneur building a successful business inspired by her passion for flowers

October 25, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Tshego Ratshidi, founder of Bleu Rose Flowers (South Africa)

Who doesn’t love flowers, either as gifts or in the home and office? They make us feel good, they cheer up our living and work spaces, they can help with our healing processes, and they make us feel closer to nature. In South Africa, entrepreneur Tshego Ratshidi, founder of Bleu Rose Flowers, knows the power of flowers to brighten lives and is delighting customers daily with her beautiful floral arrangements and floral gift boxes.

Lioness Launch / South Africa’s Ataraxia Lifestyle Group launches its new Luxury Concierge Services

October 25, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Botsang Mdluli, founder of Ataraxia Lifestyle Group (South Africa)

According to South African entrepreneur, Botsang Mdluli, founder of Ataraxia Lifestyle Group, everyone knows that time is of the essence, because it’s the one thing in this world you can’t get back. That’s why she is launching a new Luxury Concierge Service to help busy individuals, families, and corporations in Africa and around the world with everything from buying and couriering a last minute gift, obtaining coveted theatre tickets, running personal errands, and so much more.

Lioness Launch / One on One Coaching by Beyond the Dress

October 11, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Successful author and coach, Lori Milner is passionate about empowering women and equipping diverse teams with the tools and skills to fulfill their potential in their careers and personal lives. In working to fill the gap between the roles, demands, and challenges of the new working world, Lori’s full-service consultancy, Beyond the Dress (BTD), helps individuals to build harmony into their personal and professional lives. This month, she announced that one on one coaching will now be available.

Sibonelo Gamnca, a South African entrepreneur helping businesses reduce their carbon tax footprint

September 25, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Sibonelo Gamnca, co-founder of EcoDiesel (South Africa)

As the world looks to reduce CO2 emissions in order to address the growing threat of climate change, one South African business is playing its part. EcoDiesel, co-founded by Sibonelo Gamnca, is making the process of choosing biodiesel easy for customers who want to be more environmentally conscious.

Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula, a respected and influential security industry player

September 20, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Securico Security Services, the Zimbabwean security services company transforming the industry landscape.

Through hard work, determination and focus, Dr Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula has built her company to become the most respected and sought-after player in the security industry in Zimbabwe and internationally. She is the founder and Managing Director of DDNS Security Operations (Pvt) Ltd, the holding company under which SECURICO SECURITY SERVICES fall. Through her leadership, SECURICO now employs over 4 000 people and has become a multiple award-winning organisation. Divine herself has been listed among 100 Most Reputable Africans in 2020 by Reputation Poll International and was also named by Forbes magazine among the Most Influential Women in Africa.

Kathy de Araújo, a Mozambican entrepreneur with a passion for personal development and self knowledge

September 20, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Kathy de Araújo, co-founder of Fluir - Centro de Desenvolvimento Pessoal (Mozambique)

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.

Elohor Thomas, a techpreneur in Nigeria passionate about helping African software engineers find dream jobs

August 13, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Elohor Thomas, co-founder of CodeLn (Nigeria)

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.

Lethumusa Kulube, a South African entrepreneur driving change through digital communication

August 13, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Lethumusa Kulube, founder of Stractiv8 Impact (South Africa)

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.

Tlangelani Nkuna, a South African entrepreneur with a passion for recruitment

August 9, 2020 Melanie Hawken

Tlangelani Nkuna, founder of Placement Junxion (South Africa)

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.

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