Startup Story
Twin Connect Solutions, founded by entrepreneur Tatenda Rungisa and her sister Tafadzwa, is a catering and event management business in Zimbabwe, specializing in creating special celebration cakes and event memories for clients. They are also involved in charity work, motivational speaking, blogging and mentorship programs.
LoA spoke to co-founder Tatenda Rungisa this month to learn more about this niche business and its growth plans for the future.
What does your company do?
Twin Connect Solutions has different business units that specialize in catering services and event management. We are also involved in charity work, motivational speaking, blogging and mentorship programs.
“What inspired us to start in business was the passion we have in the different areas we focus on. We believe everyone has a purpose and should live it.”
What inspired you to start your company?
The passion we have in the different areas we focus on. We believe everyone has a purpose and should live it.
Why should anyone use your service or product?
We do everything with love. Our main goal is to make everyone happy and smile. Cherishing the moments, we thrive to change lives for the better. Whereas for most people in this economy it is all about making money, we are more people oriented.
Tell us a little about your team
Our team comprises of two ladies in Zimbabwe, Tatenda and Tafadzwa, who have degrees in HR and have completed a number of on-line courses. Our different skills and experiences help us to be able to manage different projects. We obtain different skills by attending local workshops, webinars and we also watch a lot of videos on YouTube to gain additional skills. Our first major event was the ‘Miss to Mrs Workshop’ in 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic caused lockdowns and restrictions to gatherings. The event brought together ‘Brides to Be’ and wedding service providers.
Share a little about your entrepreneurial journey. And, do you come from an entrepreneurial background?
We do come from an entrepreneurial background as our late mother loved farming so much, and she was well-known for supplying different local shops with farm produce. We started out by offering products and services to our friends, some free of charge. Fortunately they loved it and started referring clients to us which has increased our client base. There is power in referrals and good customer service.
“We do everything with love. Our main goal is to make everyone happy and smile.”
“Cherishing the moments, we thrive to change lives for the better. Whereas for most people in this economy it is all about making money, we are more people oriented.”
What are your future plans and aspirations for your company?
We want the organisation to grow and the catering branch to have mobile shops as well as a cake bar and to open other branches other than only Bulawayo. We would like to open a youth centre for empowerment so as to improve social skills for the youth as they will be coached.
What gives you the most satisfaction being an entrepreneur?
Making a difference in our community and doing what we love.
What's the biggest piece of advice you can give to other women looking to start-up?
Find your purpose and live it, don’t be ashamed to start small. When you fail keep pushing!!! Most of all God should be the centre of it all.
Contact or follow Twin Connect Solutions
FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PODCAST | EMAIL twinconnectsolutions@gmail.com
Why LoA loves it…
It is always inspirational to meet women entrepreneurs in the Lionesses of Africa community who are driven by passion and the determination to make a difference to the lives of others. Tatenda Rungisa and her sister Tafadzwa epitomise what it means to live your passion as entrepreneurs. Everything they do in business and in life is driven by their desire to make other lives happier, more fulfilled. Their business understands that it is not just about creating special celebration cakes or events for their clients, it’s about creating memories that will last long after the event or milestone is over. — Melanie Hawken, founder & ceo, Lionesses of Africa