Meet Ally Angula, the serial entrepreneur who is making Africa proud
“Give us a blank canvas and we will not only splash on it a million dreams; we will have a good go at making them a reality” – Ally Angula Ally Angula is a serial entrepreneur and inspiration to many. After a successful career in Accounting, the founder of My Republik and co-founder of […]
#LLAInterview – “I want to be remembered for my craft, the girl that stayed in her lane and changed the media space.” Bonang Matheba
We are excited to bring you our interview with Bonang Matheba, OAP and media personality who is also a budding entrepreneur. She’s passionate, hardworking and she is determined to make a difference. Did we mention that she is an indisputable fashion icon? Every outfit is a hit back to back. How does she manage to […]
African Women In Technology Conference Kicks off in Accra
Get connected, get educated, and be empowered to advance your career at The African Women in Technology (AWIT) Conference. Nearly 200 participants are slated to attend the AWIT conference taking place at Impact Hub Accra, Ghana, on December 15 – 17, 2016. With a focus on providing solutions to challenges faced by young girls and […]
Gérsia Sequeira is creating innovative solutions to address education and entrepreneurship problems
The field of innovation in technology is one that has been dominated far too long by the men folk. A few women however have proven their worth by deciding to stand out and make a difference. One of such women is Gérsia Sequeira, an indigene of Mozambique and co-founder of Instituto de Tecnologias, Inovação e […]
Puleng Poe is all shades of inspiring as she encourages female engineers in Africa
When women support women the result is mind blowing. Puleng Poe started Lina Sarah Team, a specialist Recruitment & HR Solutions business, for female engineers in Africa. The company uses appropriate strategies and policies that motivate and retain critical and scarce skills female engineers need to get jobs, retain their jobs and attain success. Apart from existing engineers, […]
Achenyo Asimegbe took the bold step and is now a mentor to many
There is something very attractive about a woman who doesn’t just talk but walks the talk. Achenyo Asimegbe is that woman. She took a bold step and resigned from her job to start her own company when she was gradually getting dissatisfied with her banking job (an idea a lot of people have been toying with in their heads but have […]
Nathacia’s skin problems during childhood made her start her own company.
If you have not joined the train of natural products users, we suggest you do so. Natural products are truly winning. We have another young entrepreneur who started her own skin and hair care company, Indoni, from 100% natural ingredients, food compounds and essential oils that contain healing properties. Her name is Nathacia Olivier. As a young […]
#LLAInterview – “Don’t wait for the world to first validate your idea. Do it and do not look back.” Michelle Ntalami, CEO Marini Naturals
Michelle Ntalami, CEO of Marini Naturals, East Africa’s First Quality hairline for women, has been able to turn her passion for natural hair into a strong brand that is well known in East Africa. In our interview with her, she tells us where it all began and how she plans to take over the world […]
Blessing’s personal experience inspired her to start Hugs&Intimates
In a world were beauty is stereotyped to fit into particular standards, Blessing Mary Ramodisa makes a difference as she provides a solution to lingerie needs of curvaceous women. Her company, Hugs & Intimates, was founded following personal experiences of finding it difficult to get lingerie that would fit her In her words, “As a […]
From three employees to over 800 and offices in four cities; this is Johanna Mukoki’s story
When Johanna Mukoki, started Travel with Flair 18 years ago with her two partners, she had only three employees in her Pretoria office. Now, her company employs 800 staff and has offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town. How did she achieve this? At the tender age of 11, Mukoki had to work hard in school to […]