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Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization | photo courtesy of ngoziokonjoiweala.com
Lioness Launch / Independent publishing house, LovingKindness Boma in South Africa, launches new children’s books
Swaady Martin
Lioness Launch
LovingKindness Boma is an independent Publishing House of Mindful and Diverse books for children, launched by Swaady Martin in South Africa. It creates and sell children's books that entertain, educate and enrich the whole family. This month sees the launch of 7 books that will bring joy and understanding to readers.
Read moreWant to Publish a Book? Here are The Key Things You Need to Consider
by Tapiwa Matsinde
There is a saying that everyone has got a book in them. Publishing a book is a great way to share your knowledge, skills, and experience with your world. However, knowing what to do and where to turn to for help can make it a daunting task. As with any project you embark on planning and preparation will make the publishing process a whole lot smoother. So, if you want to publish a book but are not sure of where and how to start here are some of the key things you will need to consider…
Read moreChallenge…
by Mircea Neto
Challenge - it is a word that everyone knows, that has about 39 synonyms and that carries immense meaning, because without realizing it every new day there is a challenge to be faced.
Read moreCompassion is your compass to happiness
by Lori Milner
“Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.” - Lao Tzu
The definition of compassion is “to recognize the suffering of others and then take action to help through acts of kindness”. The component of action is what separates compassion from empathy, sympathy, pity, concern, or any other compassion synonym. The difference is that compassion gets involved”.
Read moreThe Power Of Habit
by Safiyyah Boolay-Jappie
For a long time now I have had a healthy appreciation for the power of habit in my life, in the lives of others as well as in the lifespan of businesses. I can’t say that I absolutely believe that what you put into something determines what you get out, but for the most part I am in agreement that what you get out of any endeavour strongly correlates with what you put in. The only challenge is that we are quite often completely oblivious to what exactly we put in.
Read moreNaike Moshi, a woman entrepreneur in Tanzania passionate about empowering women in business
Naike Moshi, founder of Women in Management (WIMA) (Tanzania)
Startup Story
Closing the gender gap and promoting visibility from women leaders on the African continent is key to making positive and lasting socio-economic change happen. In Tanzania, Naike Moshi, founder of Women in Management (WIMA), is playing her part through her work in business management and human resources.
Read moreDidintle Leatile Moreki, an organic skincare manufacturer celebrating nature’s ingredients in Botswana
Didintle Leatile Moreki, founder of Organic Natural Skincare (Botswana)
Startup Story
Many people battle acne in their youth and throughout their lives and it can be challenging to find a solution that is both effective and natural. This was a challenge that entrepreneur Didintle Leatile Moreki, founder of Organic Natural Skincare in Botswana, successfully took up in starting her business.
Read moreOlga Mundangepfupfu, a South African entrepreneur building a niche software consulting business
Olga Mundangepfupfu, founder of CM Solutions (South Africa)
Impact Partner Content - Absa
Companies large and small know that harnessing the power of technology to get business done can pay dividends, but getting the right tools and advice is key. In South Africa, Olga Mundangepfupfu, founder of specialist software consulting and data management business, CM Solutions, has the solutions to meet every need.
Read moreLioness Launch / South Africa’s luxury skincare brand, L’abeille, launches its new IonActive Deep Cleansing Brush
Karen Potgieter
Lioness Launch
L’abeille, the South African luxury skincare brand founded by entrepreneur Karen Potgieter, has built a reputation for combining exceptional luxury skincare experiences with science-proven actives. This month sees the launch of its new IonActive Deep Cleansing Brush, which has a cleansing action that lifts even the most stubborn of impurities, providing a much deeper clean than your hands alone can. The brush has three different speed settings which allow you to set it at a speed that suits your skin sensitivity and area you are cleansing. The more gentle the vibration, the better it will be on sensitive skin and delicate face areas.
Read moreRisk is Relative!
by the Lionesses of Africa Operations Department
We have to immediately state (for those of a fearful nature) that the Lioness cub in the above incredible picture by Sarah Skinner that won the Comedy Wildlife Photograph of the Year 2019, did survive unhurt (somehow!). But it shows clearly that for all of us there are differing levels of understanding and appreciation of risk, in this case both for the cub and for the unsuspecting male who would assume that no one is that daft. As Einstein would agree, Risk is Relative! (Feeling brave? Zoom in and see those claws!)
Read moreShe Made It by Angelica Malin
Book Review
For all those aspirant women entrepreneurs who want to go out and launch the business of their dreams, award-winning rising star entrepreneur and author, Angelica Malin, shows you how in her new book She Made It.
Read moreThe Awakening of the Mind
by Elizandra dos Santos
About the book “Ho'oponopono", today I come to share the insights I had after reading the work three times, at different stages of my life. Written by three authors of different backgrounds, it is a very interesting and easy-to-understand book. I recommend it to all who seek to live a life with more love and lightness in their hearts.
Read moreA simple guide to building your dream team
by Farida Yahya
Let’s face it, building a team is nerve wrecking for most founders. It’s a cross between anxiety and excitement and it’s usually as a result of projected fear, usually from experience, and sometimes just from hearsay. I am sharing these simple tips with you to broaden your horizon, and make you realize that it’s possible to build your dream dream.
Read moreTips for Tax Year-end
by Ronel Jooste
When you plan and prepare for tax year-end, you can utilize tax savings more effectively and experience less stress and hassle when submitting your tax returns.
Read moreWill you become Money Savvy this year?
by Kathryn Main
Everyone’s life is different, but many have still been impacted in similar ways because of the impact of COVID-19. 2020 was a mean teacher but the lessons were clear. In some way or another, you and your family have probably been impacted by a job loss or reduction in income. 2021 is promising a bit of the same and the potential for more job losses, pay cuts and reduction in income is prominent. I join you in shouting “this sucks!”
Read moreAndiswa Silinga, a South African pioneer of data analytics using drone technology
Andiswa Silinga
Lioness Weekender Cover Story
Gemini GIS and Environmental Services, a leader in Geospatial data management solutions
Often the impetus to start a business stems from identifying opportunities where you can fully utilise your specialist expertise and knowledge, and where gaps in the marketplace allow you to make your mark. For Andiswa Silinga, co-founder of Gemini GIS and Environmental Services, this came in the form of harnessing cutting edge technologies to hep companies with their geospatial data management.
Read moreChipo Aaron, an entrepreneur in Botswana building a cosmetic manufacturing brand and spa
Chipo Aaron, founder of Cutikles (Botswana)
Startup Story
Frustrated by the uninspiring, chemical-intensive, highly synthetic formulas which have pervaded the skincare market for too long, entrepreneur Chipo Aaron, founder of Cutikles, decided to do something to change the situation. Today, her cosmetic manufacturing brand is creating high quality spa products that harness the healing power of Africa’s indigenous oils.
Read moreAshley das Rosas Massingue, a Mozambican entrepreneur turning a passion for cashews into a business
Ashley das Rosas Massingue, founder of Shez Snacks Comércio & Serviços, E.I (Mozambique)
Startup Story
Consumers’ love for snacks, in particular for healthy nuts, means a growing market and one that entrepreneur Ashley das Rosas Massingue, founder of Shez Snacks Comércio & Serviços, E.I in Mozambique, is keen to capitalize on. Her new business is packing appetizing flavours into a range of snack cashew nuts which are winning over fans of these tasty treats.
Read morePhumzile Mthembu, a South African entrepreneur inspired to create a natural baby skin care brand
Phumzile Mthembu, founder of PureB Baby Care (South Africa)
Impact Partner Content - Absa
Inspired by her son who was diagnosed with eczema as a baby, South African entrepreneur Phumzile Mthembu created a natural baby skincare brand, PureB Baby Care, providing a solution to her own family and many others too. Today, her company Ingcweti (Pty) Ltd, trading as PureB Baby Care, is a wholly black-owned manufacturing company that specializes in producing coconut oil based baby ointments that are 100% natural and without harmful chemicals.
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