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Revamping Africa’s education system for the COVID-19 generation of learners – Forum for African Women Educationalists: FAWE

Revamping Africa’s education system for the COVID-19 generation of learners The COVID-19 pandemic is taking an enormous toll on education systems. Even though most school systems have now reopened in Africa, impromptu closures to react to new infections disrupt the academic year. Here are recommendations to revamp African education systems for the COVID-19 generation of […]

FAWE implemented Women in Political Participation (WPP) launches the Intergenerational Mentorship Programme – Forum for African Women Educationalists: FAWE

The Women in Political Participation (WPP) programme  launched the Intergenerational Mentorship Programme on March 8, 2021, International Women’s Day. This was in a bid to encourage more women to take up leadership opportunities. The event, which was graced by a number of female deputy governors and political leaders in Kenya and beyond, sought to co […]

A Simple Guide to Effective Market Research for Your Startup  — Lionesses of Africa

By Farida Yahya  For any business to succeed, especially a new one making its way into the market, it must be armed with accurate and detailed information. After all, “Knowledge is power!” With the knowledge gleaned from the market research, it provides the entrepreneur with a wealth of information about prospective and existing customers, the […]

How I Built a 7-figure Brand as a Young Entrepreneur with No Startup Funds and No Experience by Liv Conlon — Lionesses of Africa

Book Review As a then 16-year-old with no start-up funds, no experience, and no track record, Liv Conlon, author of Too Big For Your Boots, built a multi-million-pound business & multi-award winning personal brand in her teens. She also won the coveted UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, has interviewed some of the world’s most successful […]

Emelia Maliti-Ntshwe, a South African entrepreneur manufacturing and retailing unique furniture — Lionesses of Africa

Impact Partner Content – Absa Emelia Maliti-Ntshwe is a South African entrepreneur and the owner of Hands of Ru Haus Interiors, otherwise known as Ru Haus Furniture Manufacturers, which she launched in 2016. The business has a factory in Mahikeng and showroom in Hartbeesport. Emelia has a background in communications having studied for her BA […]

Amanda Obidike, an award winning Nigerian social innovator in STEM — Lionesses of Africa

Why should anyone use your service or product? We have a teacher-centered learning platform where educators can access STEM resource tools, activity sheets and can host virtual bio labs to steer practical learning and hands-on experience. STEMi Makers Africa offers a first-to-market approach that combines capacity development and skills in STEM pathways to help young […]

Lioness Launch / Themba Travel launches The Beautiful Mix Tour experience for visitors to South Africa — Lionesses of Africa

Themba Travel, founded by entrepreneur Chantal Potgieter, designs and offers transformational tours to give guests an authentic South African experience. The company offers tours in Cultural, Conservation, and Volunteering within South Africa, and is intentional in what it wants visitors to see and experience as it takes time in crafting our tours. The company is […]