SOUTH AFRICAN WINEMAKER BLENDS CAPE TRADITION AND HERITAGE IN HER WINES When a high school career counsellor recommended that Natasha Williams become a winemaker, she dismissed the idea immediately. She had seen the impact of alcohol abuse in Saron, the rural community in the heart of the Cape winelands where she grew up and […] ... Winemaker pays tribute to her rural upbringing and Cape history through her wine
By Kagiso Bonoko Spaza shops are the small street corner grocery shops or supermarket outlets, predominately found in South Africa’s Black populated areas or townships. The term ‘spaza’ is isiZulu, meaning ‘hidden’, it arose during South Africa’s Apartheid era, when Black people were restricted from running businesses. These shops would sell... The Evolution of the Spaza Shop
The network Lionesses of Africa hosted its last event of the year in Johannesburg, encouraging women entrepreneurs to connect and inspire each other. The network also shared some of its successes. Melissa Javan During its birthday celebrations in November, online network Lionesses of Africa announced it had launched a radio show. The show, hosted b... Lionesses of Africa radio show profiles women entrepreneurs
Google Launchpad and Google Play South Africa were launched in November 2017 to boost African technology start-ups and develop a unique African design aesthetic. CD Anderson The two initiatives will be based entirely in Africa, including in South Africa, and will offer budding and experienced tech entrepreneurs and designers hands-on and direct acc... Google Africa sets up mentorship programmes for tech designers, entrepreneurs
As part an on-going effort to support local charities, the Vintage, with Love initiative calls on regular South Africans donate or buy vintage designer clothes during their sale which begins on Spring Day. Brand South Africa reporter Prominent designer brand clothes, shoes and accessories are on sale at the popular fashion pop-up event Vintage, wit... Designer clothes, shoes on sale in Cape Town to support charities
Four female entrepreneurs shared their journeys at the Lionesses of Africa’s monthly event on Thursday 25 May 2017. As business owners, they shared lessons they learned. Melissa Javan There are mentors you do not have to pay, advised Suzana Moreira, founder of moWoza, to attendees at a Lionesses of Africa event on Thursday 25 May […] ... Women entrepreneurs network and learn at Lionesses of Africa event
A few young South African entrepreneurs and creatives speak out about how they are enjoying their freedom with responsibility through their careers and their passions. Melissa Javan Jodi Deerling, Michael Cost, Tia Black, Nathan Adriaanse, Nicole Norman and Jodi Cash are young South African professionals who have worked hard to make their dreams a ... Young professionals on success and freedom
Several small business owners made a conscious decision to produce non-toxic and biodegradable products. Here’s their why. Melissa Javan Her passion for the environment and making a conscious decision that she would do anything so her children could see wildlife and nature, led to her company manufacturing eco-friendly cleaning products, said... South African entrepreneurs talk about making eco-friendly products
There are thousands of African women creating successful businesses, leaving inspiration and change in their wake, and in a small way helping to uplift Africa’s narrative. The five women below are making massive strides in their respective business sectors, changing their industries and improving business for other women in Africa. 5 women giving Africa’s entrepreneurs a helping hand
Because youth are the future, they need to be part of the solution when it comes to climate change, food sovereignty and sustainable ways of living, believe the founders of Ekasi Project Green. ... Food security is the focus
With pots of up to R5-million each to invest in entrepreneurs, the Awethu Project looks to be a high impact partner through a negotiated equity stake. This way, the venture capital fund has the same incentive as the business owners to grow their businesses. It also shares the rewards. Awethu Project invests in South African entrepreneurs
The trick to success is to keep going, says South African entrepreneur Nicholas Haralambous. If you hit a wall; knock it down and go on the next one. Haralambous is the ideas man behind Nic Harry, a range of bold socks and accessories for men that is making fashion waves globally. South African socks are a global hit
After a successful run in Soweto in June, the next series of Siyabangena Seminars will be held in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal in late September, with established South African business people sharing their skills and experience with young black entrepreneurs from the townships. Siyabangena Seminars bring skills to township entrepreneurs
Thousands of learners in South Africa are taking part in an initiative set up to boost youth entrepreneurship and economic development. Called Step Up 2 a Start Up II, it offers skills, a toolkit and entry into the Maker-preneur of the Year Competition, with bursaries up for grabs. South Africa turns to cinema to build young entrepreneurs
South African businesspeople, government officials and celebrities got to together to launch Step Up 2 a Start Up, a programme that teaches schoolchildren and students about entrepreneurship and gets them to design, make and sell their own products. South African initiative targets entrepreneur culture
Bongekile Radebe is a self-driven young woman who has gained leadership skills through involvement in nation-building initiatives such as youth development programmes – including One Day Leader – and social entrepreneurship. Women of excellence: Bongekile Radebe, social entrepreneur
An initiative to identify the good men of Africa who play a role in business and their community was launched in Johannesburg. These men will use this platform to share ideas and brainstorm how they can combat challenges. Gentlemen’s club motivates sharing skills
A tech guru based in the city of San Francisco says Africa has the potential to create a new wave of global software entrepreneurs. He is excited about the possibilities of the continent, which will have 50% of the world’s working population by 2040. Africa is future for software entrepreneurs
Forbes has named its 30 under 30 – its list of the 30 most promising entrepreneurs in Africa under the age of 30. Six are from South Africa, but all are “entrepreneurs with fresh ideas”. They were nominated by readers, and judges looked at business size, location, struggles and determination. ... Six South African entrepreneurs on 2015 Forbes list
South Africa’s high rate of unemployment, poverty and extreme inequality call for bold and far- sighted interventions, Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu told the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Milan, Italy, last week. Small business is big business for South Africa
