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From teen mom making minimum wage to founder and CEO of a multi-million dollar business by Tracy Taylor Smith — Lionesses of Africa

Book Review In her book, Shift on Purpose: From Teen Mom Making Minimum Wage to Founder and CEO of a Multi-Million Dollar Business, entrepreneur Tracy Taylor Smith shares her powerful story to business and personal success. She provides readers with actionable advice and encouragement on how to fearlessly move your life and aspirations forward, despite […]

Sewela Koko – African Farming

CABBAGESewela Koko, Bochum, Limpopo At the end of July we will start harvesting the cabbage that is destined for the informal market. We planted on 8 April from seedlings we bought from Marlo Nursery in Polokwane. The area is frost-free and we are able to plant cabbage all year round without any hassles. We buy […]

Zoonotic diseases – African Farming

World Zoonoses Day on 6 July raises awareness of zoonotic diseases. The date is linked to a scientific breakthrough when French biologist Louis Pasteur successfully invented and administered the first vaccination against a zoonotic disease in 1885. The disease was rabies. Zoonotic diseases are diseases transmitted between animals and man, caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, […]

Gene Likhanya – African Farming

The winter season has peaked, slowing down some farming activities in many farming regions. But farmers in the warmer, frost-free regions of the country, such as Limpopo, are taking advantage of the short window period that gives them a competitive advantage over other regions to grow and supply the market with fresh produce. MACADAMIAS – […]

The importance of self-reliance in business

by Josefa Massinga Hello dear Lionesses. Knowing that self-esteem and motivation are essential factors within a company, today I will make a small and brief approach to achieving self-reliance in business. Here is how to discover the best in each employee. Leading different generations has been one of the greatest challenges for business leaders today. […]

Confident Communication Checklist — Lionesses of Africa

by Laura Camacho, PhD and Culture Fixer The number one thing everyone seems to want in their communication toolbox is confidence on demand. As a well-seasoned (at times too spicy!) executive communication coach, I have engaged in literally thousands of deep conversations with leaders from everywhere. We chat with the shared goal in mind: to […]