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How to plan for success – African Farming

When Solomon Masango became the Financial New Era Commercial Farmer of the Year in 2015; he became the owner of a brand-new John Deere tractor. Soft-spoken but determined, Masango farms near Carolina. Lindiwe Sithole, host of African Farming Season 2, is inspired by this stalwart, who values mentorship more than money.  “Mechanisation is a sizable […]

vital to livestock trading – African Farming

Solomon Masango, an award-winning farmer from the Carolina district, knows what it takes to run a successful farm. Lindiwe Sithole, host of African Farming Season 2, meets this living legend on his farm to find out more about his farming strategies. Masango has a deeply rooted love for what he does, and this has motivated […]

The five Cs of credit – African Farming

Solomon Masango knows what it takes to be a successful farmer. Over the years he discovered that money is not everything, yet a business cannot flourish and be profitable without it. Lindiwe Sithole, host of African Farming Season 2, travels to Carolina in Mpumalanga to soak up some of the wisdom Masango has gathered over […]

Fail Your Way to Success! — Lionesses of Africa

by Nontobeko Mbuyane It’s such a pity that we are so obsessed with living up to expectations that we can deny ourselves the permission to take chances. So many people are afraid of  risk and often are paralyzed by the fear of failure. Sadly, this robs us of our creativity and moments of spontaneity that […]

Chika Ruth Nwajoku, a woman entrepreneur changing lives in Nigeria through footwear making — Lionesses of Africa

Why should anyone use your service or product? We provide students with enough training skills and support that will enable them to establish a career in small and medium size businesses. NCR Design provides mentorship and internship opportunities, free accommodation and makes its training facility, tools, and equipment available to students who completed their training […]

Ruka Sanusi, a growth driven entrepreneur empowering women business leaders — Lionesses of Africa

Lioness Weekender spoke to the inspirational Ruka Sanusi to learn more about her long, impact-driven entrepreneurial journey and her vision for the future. What does your company do? We are business advisers with a unique focus on providing business advisory services as well as executive business coaching services to female entrepreneurs in Africa’s small and […]