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Quote of the Day by Michelle Adelman

August 10, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Michelle Adelman, founder of Accite Holdings (Botswana)

Michelle Adelman, founder of Accite Holdings (Botswana)

“Our aspiration is to use new food and agriculture technology as a catalyst to solve some of Africa’s most pressing social issues.”

Michelle Adelman, founder of Accite Holdings (Botswana)

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Quote of the Day by Michele Adelman

April 6, 2020 Melanie Hawken
Michele Adelman, founder, Accite Holdings (Botswana)

Michele Adelman, founder, Accite Holdings (Botswana)

“I often say, everyone can be entrepreneurial, but not everyone can be an entrepreneur.”

Michele Adelman, founder, Accite Holdings (Botswana)

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New Lioness Playbook launched to help women entrepreneurs manage their cash flow
Aug 15, 2024
New Lioness Playbook launched to help women entrepreneurs manage their cash flow
Aug 15, 2024
Aug 15, 2024
Introducing the holistic Absa Women and Youth Proposition
Aug 4, 2024
Introducing the holistic Absa Women and Youth Proposition
Aug 4, 2024
Aug 4, 2024
Absa Bank wins Euromoney Award for Excellence as South Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs
Jul 20, 2024
Absa Bank wins Euromoney Award for Excellence as South Africa’s Best Bank for SMEs
Jul 20, 2024
Jul 20, 2024
Empowering women entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive financial practices to drive sustainable economic growth across Africa
Jul 18, 2024
Empowering women entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive financial practices to drive sustainable economic growth across Africa
Jul 18, 2024
Jul 18, 2024
The power of partnerships to create greater access to funding for Africa’s women entrepreneurs
Jul 18, 2024
The power of partnerships to create greater access to funding for Africa’s women entrepreneurs
Jul 18, 2024
Jul 18, 2024
On a mission for equal rights and business opportunities for women entrepreneurs on the African continent
Jun 26, 2024
On a mission for equal rights and business opportunities for women entrepreneurs on the African continent
Jun 26, 2024
Jun 26, 2024

LIONESS WEEKENDER COVER STORIES

LIONESS WEEKENDER COVER STORY
Dr Michelle Muhanda, a champion of affordable healthcare in Kenya
Dr Michelle Muhanda, a champion of affordable healthcare in Kenya
Oakantse Alfred, an elite property development entrepreneur in Botswana
Oakantse Alfred, an elite property development entrepreneur in Botswana
Genet Kebede, a pioneering Ethiopian fashion & textile brand builder
Genet Kebede, a pioneering Ethiopian fashion & textile brand builder
Titi Adewusi, an education innovator for children in Africa
Titi Adewusi, an education innovator for children in Africa
Ana Alecia Lyman, a sustainable natural beauty brand-builder in Mozambique
Ana Alecia Lyman, a sustainable natural beauty brand-builder in Mozambique

IMAGE OF THE DAY. CELEBRATING WOMAN MADE IN AFRICA.

Image of the Day / Eloli Leather trimmed prints…If you are looking for a new take on contemporary African prints, then have a look at this fabulous new leather trimmed wrap dress from the award-winning luxury African fashion brand Eloli in Ca
Image of the Day / ReelFruit Healthy snack treats…We love showcasing Africa’s women agribusiness builders, and ReelFruit, founded by Affiong Williams, is inspirational - it’s the largest fruit processing, packaging and distributio
Image of the Day / DFL Eye-catching prints…We love this new, fresh contemporary take on printed pants from DFL, the Nigerian fashion brand started in 2004 by Wunmi Olufeko. The brand was created as a result of her desire to infuse a love for
Image of the Day / Gone Rural Pumpkin inspired lighting…As many people celebrate autumn with pumpkins, we were inspired to feature this fabulous Pumpkin Light from Gone Rural in Eswatini, founded by Jenny Thorne. Gone Rural has blossomed from
Image of the Day / Chez Alpha Books Inspirational reading…We love Angela Franklin’s work at Chez Alpha Books, a dynamic resource centre in Senegal featuring a bookstore with new multi-cultural fiction and non-fiction books with an empha
Image of the Day / Studio Daisy Mogne Special Occasion Hairstyling…For that big day or special event, Daisy Mogne, founder of Studio Daisy Mogne in Mozambique, has the professional Make-up and Hair Styling service you need. Daisy is passionat
Image of the Day / Mariée Eventos Inspirational Wedding Decor…Every special event needs beautiful decor, and Iris Lezi Munguambe, founder of Mariée Eventos in Mozambique, knows just how to bring all the components together to ma
Image of the Day / ROFEEA K Chic African design…We love this Amirah suit from ROFEEA K, the contemporary clothing brand founded by Nigerian fashion entrepreneur, Rofiat Komolafe, that includes a combination of the Traditional African and a to
Image of the Day / Reform Studio Handbags with impact…The Knotty Hoop Bag design from Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem, co-founders of Reform Studio in Egypt, is a great example of their motto, ‘Little details, big statements’, made fro
Image of the Day / Barbara McKenzie Classic meets contemporary…If you are in the market for classic-inspired yet modern clothing which is both stylish and ultra-feminine and trans-seasonal to wear throughout the year, then Kendi Sapepa, found
Image of the Day / Eloli Leather trimmed prints…If you are looking for a new take on contemporary African prints, then have a look at this fabulous new leather trimmed wrap dress from the award-winning luxury African fashion brand Eloli in Ca Image of the Day / ReelFruit Healthy snack treats…We love showcasing Africa’s women agribusiness builders, and ReelFruit, founded by Affiong Williams, is inspirational - it’s the largest fruit processing, packaging and distributio Image of the Day / DFL Eye-catching prints…We love this new, fresh contemporary take on printed pants from DFL, the Nigerian fashion brand started in 2004 by Wunmi Olufeko. The brand was created as a result of her desire to infuse a love for Image of the Day / Gone Rural Pumpkin inspired lighting…As many people celebrate autumn with pumpkins, we were inspired to feature this fabulous Pumpkin Light from Gone Rural in Eswatini, founded by Jenny Thorne. Gone Rural has blossomed from Image of the Day / Chez Alpha Books Inspirational reading…We love Angela Franklin’s work at Chez Alpha Books, a dynamic resource centre in Senegal featuring a bookstore with new multi-cultural fiction and non-fiction books with an empha Image of the Day / Studio Daisy Mogne Special Occasion Hairstyling…For that big day or special event, Daisy Mogne, founder of Studio Daisy Mogne in Mozambique, has the professional Make-up and Hair Styling service you need. Daisy is passionat Image of the Day / Mariée Eventos Inspirational Wedding Decor…Every special event needs beautiful decor, and Iris Lezi Munguambe, founder of Mariée Eventos in Mozambique, knows just how to bring all the components together to ma Image of the Day / ROFEEA K Chic African design…We love this Amirah suit from ROFEEA K, the contemporary clothing brand founded by Nigerian fashion entrepreneur, Rofiat Komolafe, that includes a combination of the Traditional African and a to Image of the Day / Reform Studio Handbags with impact…The Knotty Hoop Bag design from Hend Riad and Mariam Hazem, co-founders of Reform Studio in Egypt, is a great example of their motto, ‘Little details, big statements’, made fro Image of the Day / Barbara McKenzie Classic meets contemporary…If you are in the market for classic-inspired yet modern clothing which is both stylish and ultra-feminine and trans-seasonal to wear throughout the year, then Kendi Sapepa, found

STARTUP STORIES. MEET THE WOMEN WHO’VE LAUNCHED.

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Ifedayo Durosinmi-Etti, a Nigerian entrepreneur empowering women through access to economic growth opportunities
Ifedayo Durosinmi-Etti, a Nigerian entrepreneur empowering women through access to economic growth opportunities
Masada Terverite Deconnick, a full-service vehicle repair business builder in Botswana
Masada Terverite Deconnick, a full-service vehicle repair business builder in Botswana
Olubukola Abitoye, an entrepreneur creating a one-stop-shop for value in wealth creation and management in Nigeria
Olubukola Abitoye, an entrepreneur creating a one-stop-shop for value in wealth creation and management in Nigeria
Pearl Tsheko, a leader in graphic design and creative print ideas for businesses in Botswana
Pearl Tsheko, a leader in graphic design and creative print ideas for businesses in Botswana
Lucricia Malunga, a South African entrepreneur passionate about bringing technology and IT skills to underprivileged communities
Lucricia Malunga, a South African entrepreneur passionate about bringing technology and IT skills to underprivileged communities

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LIONESSES OF AFRICA · The Business of Funding Podcast - Ep.4

The Business of Funding Ep.4 features: Sarah Dusek, co-founder, Enygma Ventures on the latest call for applications in April 2022 to her investment fund for high growth women entrepreneurs in Southern Africa. Sarah is joined by two award winning women fintech entrepreneurs from Zambia. Chilufya Mutale, founder of Premier Credit; and Evelyn Kaingu, co-founder of Lupiya.

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Mother / Founder: 68 Women on the Trials and Triumphs of Starting a Business and Raising a Family by Amanda Jane Jones and Jennifer Fernandez
Mother / Founder: 68 Women on the Trials and Triumphs of Starting a Business and Raising a Family by Amanda Jane Jones and Jennifer Fernandez
Be the Go-To: How to Own Your Competitive Market, Charge More, and Have Customers Love You For It by Theresa M. Līna
Be the Go-To: How to Own Your Competitive Market, Charge More, and Have Customers Love You For It by Theresa M. Līna
The Integrated Entrepreneur: Actualize Your Potential and Fulfill Your Purpose by Raeanne Lacatena
The Integrated Entrepreneur: Actualize Your Potential and Fulfill Your Purpose by Raeanne Lacatena
The Female Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating Your Own Website in a Weekend by Ruthann Bowen
The Female Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating Your Own Website in a Weekend by Ruthann Bowen
Starved For Success: Powerful Lessons On Resilience And Resourcefulness From An International Entrepreneur by Olivia Ansell
Starved For Success: Powerful Lessons On Resilience And Resourcefulness From An International Entrepreneur by Olivia Ansell

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