The future is female! Mbali Nwoko, chief executive officer of Green Terrace, welcomed Lindiwe Sithole, brand-new host of African Farming Season 2, to her farm to show her what she has achieved as an award-winning farmer. In a panel discussion about the importance of knowledge sharing, Sithole mentions how intimidating it can be for a […]
by Lisa Malek Being diagnosed with Adult ADHD in my 30s was both bewildering and enlightening. Suddenly there was an explanation for my constant vacillation between distractibility and hyper-focus. My brain is always flailing about, struggling to hold onto one thought for more than a few seconds – while simultaneously clinging to unresolved problems and […]
by Jess Mostert Emotions. Two in particular – FEAR and LOVE. It is these that drive and influence every thought and direct every response. It is what makes us run- towards certain things, and away from others. It is these emotions that stop us from living our lives or force us to live our lives! […]
By Lionesses of Africa Operations Dept We have had great feedback, support and excitement from our first research report produced in partnership with NYU, and in collaboration with ABSA, and of course with the incredible support of our >1.3 million membership. There are so many nuggets that one can take away from this, the South […]
Book Review Since the pandemic, many businesses have gone under. But some are positively buoyant, despite the odds being stacked against them. Why is that? Retail and brand expert Mary Portas, author of Rebuild, provides a vital guide to how we reset post-pandemic and build back better. Retail and brand expert Mary Portas argues that […]
Lioness Weekender spoke to Joanne to find out more about her fascinating entrepreneurial journey and her vision for the future. What does your company do? We are an award winning and acclaimed 360°marketing and communications agency with years of experience, that takes your brand from conception to consumption; we take care of all your non-core […]
Entrepreneur Sheila Baloyi, founder of ThutoKhumo, which means Knowledge Wealth in Setswana in South Africa, believes her coaching and development courses serve that purpose for both her clients and her organisation as a whole. As a sales leadership and management coaching practice, the company provides bespoke sales training courses for corporates, SMMEs and startups. This […]
by Mbali Ndaba A groundbreaking exploration of what it means to be a late bloomer in a culture obsessed with instant gratification, early success, and how finding one’s way later in life can be an advantage to long-term achievement and happiness. Comparison is no measure of success, society at large places great comparison. From products […]
Vanessa Moungar, hitherto Director for Gender, Women & Civil Society at the African Development Bank (AfDB) has been appointed head of diversity and inclusion at the leading luxury brands group LVMH. In her new role, Vanessa will help build a network of diversity and inclusion leaders in different regions; coordinate efforts at the group’s various […]
Mbali Nwoko, founder and CEO of The Green Terrace, persevered despite some serious setbacks. She says when you find something you love and are passionate about, you should not let anything stand in your way. African Farming caught up with her at her new farm in Bapsfontein near Pretoria. Gauteng’s 2018 Agricultural Writers’ Association New […]