As an entrepreneur (and now a newly minted TV showrunner) Arese Ugwu has built an impressive body of work centred on personal finance in an often hostile environment that can easily hinder it. The author speaks on finding the sweet spot of creating community, making mistakes and creating something memorable. For Ugwu, building […]
by Phindile Ndlovu-Tapula I lovingly challenge you to randomly ask people how they are doing. I bet you the majority will be complaining! I used to have a habit of replying “Eish, I am trying” until someone asked,” When are you ever good or well?” I was stunned, I was good and well most days, but […]
Lioness Weekender spoke to Fade Ogunro to find out more about what inspired her entrepreneurial journey, what drives her passion and motivation in business, and her aspirations for Bookings Africa over the next few years. What inspired you to start your company? I own a production company with my brother and at the time, we […]
We manufacture and sell organic hair products for women in Uganda. Our products include, hair shampoo, hair conditioner, hair food, and hair growth drops. We are currently working on a range of products that will cater for men and children. What inspired you to start your company? Most of women’s products contain a lot of […]
After 6 years off the design scene developing a framework around ‘Care in Design’ and ‘Putting People First’, a PhD and two years of design development, Vanhu Vamwe is back!! The collection designed by co-founder Pam Samasuwo-Nyawiri, together with husband and co-founder Simba Nyawiri is ‘MACRAME LUXE ON WHEELS’. The Multi Award Winning Brand has […]
Share a little about your entrepreneurial journey. And, do you come from an entrepreneurial background? I ventured into entrepreneurship after the birth of my son, when I wanted to be more passionate about the projects I was spending my time on. I wanted to make a bigger impact. This led to me starting Bludoor Market, […]
by Paula Quinsee So many people’s jobs have been impacted financially by the pandemic either by having to take salary cuts, being made redundant due to the financial impact on business, or sadly business having to close down because they just couldn’t find a way to keep their doors open anymore. Experiencing a loss such […]
by Catia Mondlane The current pandemic has opened up the entry way for new and extended business openings as purchasers adjust to post-COVID life. The effect of COVID-19, especially on the business world, couldn’t have been anticipated yet has been an amazing learning experience—particularly for trying business people. Social distancing and remote work have constrained […]
by Charmel Flemming Adapt or die. That was the theme for businesses throughout 2020 and 2021. If it has taught us anything, it’s that businesses and companies who took the chaos, uncertainty and vulnerability of the last two years and turned it into opportunities to learn, pivot and regroup were the real survivors of the […]
by Lionesses of Africa Operations Dept There was a time when if you wanted to travel from Kenya to New York, the only option was a boat. Telegrams were the fastest way to get a message any distance and if a child left to study or live and work in another country, an occasional letter […]