by Ntsoaki Sibiya The Security Industry sector is becoming an increasingly critical source of jobs as the rate of unemployment among women increases. The unemployment rate among black African women stands at nearly 41% compared to 32% among men. These disparities are not only the product of a profoundly unbalanced economy, they also contribute to […]
by Naike Moshi Are you an accomplished entrepreneur or experienced leader looking for board opportunities? Here are the seven strategies on how you can position yourself for board opportunities if it is one of your career goals. Start on a smaller scale This was one of the best strategies that worked for me as I […]
Affiong is passionate about agribusiness and looking at innovative, market-driven solutions to add value to local produce given Nigeria’s unique agricultural landscape. Through ReelFruit, she has demonstrated a model for creating higher value markets which increase the use of otherwise wasted fruit, and which will ultimately increase the production of high-quality fruit available for processing, which […]
Why should anyone use your service or product? FiveStars Africa is the celebration of the African woman. Each point of the star celebrates a facet of the strong amazing woman that she is: • The woman who exudes confidence with effortless style.• The woman who is not confined to the world’s stereotypes of what an […]
Book Review Author Katherine Massey, believes we all have a story to tell but that sharing it is the hard part, and her new book Seen seeks to address this challenge. In Seen, 15 female entrepreneurs have found the courage to come together and share their personal stories. In their own words, they describe the […]
Marina Rakotondrasoa Ralaivaomisa, founder, Massöva (Madagascar) Startup Story Most of the population of Madagascar lives in rural areas relying on farming to make a living, but the majority live in poverty. Marina Rakotondrasoa Ralaivaomisa, founder of Massöva, is on a mission to help change their situation through her entrepreneurial approach to agribusiness and extending the […]
by Lionesses of Africa Operations Department “One thing I love about customers is that they are divinely discontent. Their expectations are never static – they go up. It’s human nature. We didn’t ascend from our hunter-gatherer days by being satisfied. People have a voracious appetite for a better way, and yesterday’s ‘wow’ quickly becomes today’s […]
by Thuli Zikalala BrandSimple is a book I highly recommend for any individual or company that would like to be recognised as a successful brand. Everyone is a brand – the key is to start thinking and acting like one. Allen P. Adamson, the author, explains how the best brands keep it simple, and as a result […]
More than ever before, Nigeria is witnessing the rise of male and female designers who make ready-to-wear pieces and accessories that make men and women feel stylish and inspire confidence in them. Whether it is corporate or casual wear, leather handbags, these designers sure know how to style their clients. And this celebration of Nigerian […]
Praveen Dwarika from AFGRI’s Lemang Agricultural Services discusses how farmers can get started in farming after securing their land. Source link