What inspired you to start your company? With degrees in Genetics and Law, I have always had a strong sense of heritage, legacy and justice. Throughout my life I have also been involved in nature conservation and volunteer and donate at animal shelters. I have always had an appreciation for experiences that are rare. Being […]
Startup Story Skhokho is a software development company based in South Africa and launched by tech entrepreneur Bertha Kgokong. Bertha is a self taught developer who graduated with an Engineering degree in 2003 and has spent over 15 years in corporate. Her entrepreneurial journey started in 2017, where she founded Tati Software. Since then she […]
Lioness Weekender spoke to Lauren to learn more about what it takes to build a business that makes learning more accessible to children, helping them to fulfill their life potential. What does your company do? We are an online school for grades 4-12. We provide an IEB education for children through an online learning environment […]
by Lori Milner I am a collector of gems but not the shiny kinds. I surround myself with incredible mentors who guide me and seem to show up when I need them most. Luckily, I am not dependent on actually meeting these incredible people but can access their knowledge whenever I need it. Books are […]
by Zodidi Gaseb I had just moved into my new manufacturing site when Covid 19 hit. We were suddenly plummeted into lockdown and reality struck. Businesses were forced to shut down, strategize and make ends meet in one of the most challenging phases the modern world has ever known. I had to let my team […]
by Nkemdilim Uwaje-Begho Digital marketing is entirely a world of its own and a digital marketing revolution is taking over the world! It is almost impossible to know every element as it comprises numerous features, limitless possibilities and ever changing features. It is a challenging task to have mastery of the subject when it is […]
The handover of control from a retiring generation to a successor should be managed to ensure continuity on a farm. There is huge value in the elements that would have made such an operation successful, and the new generation should hold on to the principles that work and the values that have forged relationships of […]
Animal disease outbreaks can have a devastating effect on a livestock farming business. Continuity in animal management and herd health programmes during transition from one generation to the next is vital to ensure that animals are protected and outbreaks are prevented. Succession in a successful farming operation needs to retain the winning elements of the […]
This week African Farming pays a visit to commercial citrus farmer Lavhengwa Nemaorane. He joined the family business in 2009 and took over the running of the operation nine years later. A smooth transition of leadership from father to son, or daughter, is the best succession outcome. Nemaorane, who took over the reins in 2018, […]
Farming operations are critical to our country and the handover process from one generation to the next is very important, says African Farming presenter Tony Ndoro. He asked Praveen Dwarika of Lemang Agricultural Services to explain what makes this process so vital to success in family farming businesses. “We’re dealing with food security, we’re dealing […]