Lynette Hundermark: Strategies to Achieve Success

November 12, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Lynette Hundermark, Managing Director and co-Founder of Useful and Beautiful with fellow keynote speaker Vusi Thembekwayo (far left) — **Lynette Hundermark**, Managing Director and co-Founder of Useful and Beautiful with fellow keynote speaker Vusi Thembekwayo (far left)

On 7 October, one of South Africa’s leading mobile solutions entrepreneurs, Lynette Hundermark, Managing Director and co-Founder of Useful and Beautiful, took to the speaker platform to address delegates at the Achieve Success Summit at the Royal Swazi Convention Centre in Swaziland. The event positions itself as the Region's number one Success Seminar and aims to help attendees to develop a wealth creation attitude by learning the psychology of success, unlocking a real "Can do" attitude, and creating the right strategies to achieve success.

Calling all women startups in Mozambique - signup for Startup Weekend Maputo

November 11, 2015 Melanie Hawken

If you are a woman startup based in Mozambique, then the Startup Weekend Maputo, sponsored by Standard Bank and powered by Google for Entrepreneurs, is the place to be this weekend from 13 to 15 November, at the Centro Cultural Americano Martin Luther King, Av. Mao Tse Tung 542, Maputo, Mozambique.

1st Young Lioness Lean In event inspires a new generation of women entrepreneurs

November 8, 2015 Melanie Hawken

On Saturday 7th November, Lionesses of Africa held its first Young Lioness Lean In event, aimed at inspiring a new generation of young women entrepreneurs of the future in Africa. This highly motivational event was coordinated with the kind support of Standard Bank and was hosted at the inspirational Standard Bank Incubator in Rosebank, Johannesburg in South Africa.

You are invited: The AMPION Venture Bus stops in Windhoek, Johannesburg and Cape Town

November 5, 2015 Melanie Hawken

The Ampion Venture Bus, a seven day startups bootcamp fostering entrepreneurship across Africa, is on its way in Southern Africa. Starting in Windhoek on November 13th, the AMPION Venture Bus supports 40 young tech entrepreneurs to build an agriculture startup in seven days. You are invited to the opening day with keynotes, workshops and a mini-maker faire at FabLab Namibia in Windhoek on November 13th from 12am

Calling all aspirant young women techpreneurs in South Africa - The 2015 Technovation Challenge is on!

October 7, 2015 Melanie Hawken

The Technovation Challenge is a non-profit, global technology entrepreneurship programme for young women aged 10 to 23. Through an intensive 3-month curriculum, teams of woman work together to imagine, design and develop mobile apps and then pitch their “start-up” business to investors. The theme for the challenge is usually to develop an app that helps solve a real problem in our community.

Bandwidth Barn in Cape Town, South Africa is interviewing entrepreneurs for its next series of programmes

September 28, 2015 Melanie Hawken

The Bandwidth Barn in Cape Town, one of the best incubators in South Africa, is busy interviewing candidates for their next series of programmes. Make sure to apply!

The Effeminacy Women’s Breakfast Event is now open for bookings to all women entrepreneurs in Johannesburg!

September 21, 2015 Melanie Hawken

If you are a young South African woman entrepreneur with a vision to build a great new business, but to do it your way, then make your way to the Effeminacy Women’s Breakfast Event on the morning of Saturday 26 September at the OPEN Collaborative City Workspaces in Maboneng, Johannesburg - it is free of charge, it is powerful and but spaces are limited, so book now.

Talented women entrepreneurs to exhibit at the Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair Johannesburg

September 11, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Some of South Africa’s most inspirational and innovative women entrepreneurs will once again be showcased at the wonderful Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair as it returns to the rooftop of Johannesburg’s Hyde Park Corner from 9 – 11 October.

PODCAST: Launch your startup on the AMPION Venture Buses - Hit the road and apply now!

July 22, 2015 Melanie Hawken

The deadline is nearing for applications for the third edition of The Ampion Venture Bus Africa initiative which will take over 200 Ampioneers on 5 buses in 2015. LoA had the opportunity to chat to Ampion Founder and MD, Fabian-Carlos Guhl and he gave a greater insight into how women entrepreneurs in Africa could benefit from this amazing initiative. Listen to the interview here, and apply now!

Celebrating South Africa’s leading women designers, food producers and winemakers at the Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair

July 12, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Following on from last year’s hugely successful event, which attracted hordes of local foodies and fashionistas, there is already much talk and anticipation around the forthcoming 2015 Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair, which is returning to Johannesburg, South Africa, from 9 to 11 October 2015.

Calling all Geeky Divas! Applications are open for the W.TEC Girls Technology Camp 2015 in Lagos

July 2, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Applications are now open for the 2015 W.TEC Girls Technology Camp themed ''Geeky Divas - Grooming ICT-preneurs'', which takes place in Lagos, Nigeria from August 2 - 15, 2015. The aim of camp is to help girls develop an early interest in computers and other information technology.

AMPION is looking forward to your applications for The Ampion Venture Bus Africa 2015!

July 2, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Ampion has opened applications for its third edition of The Ampion Venture Bus Africa which will take over 200 Ampioneers on 5 buses in 2015. Ampion is encouraging young African women entrepreneurs and ICT professionals to jump on Ampion's five 2015 venture bus tours this September through to December. Each tour is a 7-day full-immersion program for developing entrepreneurial skills and creating new ventures in a team-based competition. 50% of the participants will be female, 50% from Africa, 50% from the rest of the world.

The Bold Kampala design team looking to take Angola’s fashion scene by storm

June 19, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Hot on the heels of the Bold Kampala team's recent fashion tour successes to London and Kigali, their unique global fashion pop-up store concept is now headed to Luanda in Angola, giving local fashionistas the opportunity to check out the fabulous African designs on show.

DEF.I.NI.TION Africa unveil more of their exciting new fashion and lifestyle designs during the latest stage of their Kenya tour

June 16, 2015 Melanie Hawken

The dynamic trio behind DEF.I.NI.TION Africa are once again hitting the road this month as their Kenya tour continues, following a highly successful outing at the Soko Soke event in Rosslyn. The latest leg of their tour is now heading to The Bizarre Bazaar venue in Nairobi. The team have not only created some special new fashion designs to showcase to discerning buyers, but also newly created merchandise including a trendy range of stationery and other exciting new lifestyle items.

Global Women’s Summit heads to Johannesburg, South Africa as part of National Women's Month celebrations

June 16, 2015 Melanie Hawken

As part of National Women’s Day celebrations, the Women’s Information Network is presenting 1,000 Global Women’s Summits as part of a massive global women’s initiative. The prestigious Global Women’s Summit in Johannesburg on 8 August aims to educate and engage women in meaningful discussions about women’s issues, business needs, entrepreneurial aspirations, and most importantly action oriented programmes. Learn how you can attend.

DEF.I.NI.TION Africa set to unveil their latest fashion designs during their Kenya tour

June 4, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Nahida and Nadia Bhegani & Olga Mugyenyi, founders of DEF.I.NI.TION Africa, Uganda — **Nahida and Nadia Bhegani & Olga Mugyenyi**, founders of DEF.I.NI.TION Africa, Uganda

The creative business team at DEF.I.NI.TION Africa are gearing up for an exciting month ahead as they take their brand and latest designs on the road to two major events coming up in Kenya this June. The team have created some special new designs to showcase, just for those Kenyan fashionistas who have an eye for something different.

Next Stop Angola for the Bold Kampala World Tour

May 31, 2015 Melanie Hawken

One of LoA's favourite 'fashionista' startups, Bold Kampala, are living up to their name, as they are about to embark on the next leg of their hugely successful world tour, taking their concept store to Luanda in Angola during the month of June.

The Bold Kampala World Tour Wows the Fashion Crowd in Kigali

May 25, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Ngyenzi 'Nunu' Mugyenyi (Top), Janet Mugume (L) and Angel Kalisa (R) , founders of BOLD Kampala — Ngyenzi 'Nunu' Mugyenyi (Top), Janet Mugume (L) and Angel Kalisa (R) , founders of BOLD Kampala

Kigali, Rwanda, 16 May 2015 - The creative team at African fashion retailer, Bold Kampala, continued their hugely successful world tour, with Kigali being the latest destination for these innovative fashionistas. Here, the Bold Kampala tour teamed up with local Kigali favourite, House of Tayo, providing the perfect venue for local fashion buyers to check out some of the very best African creations.

Young entrepreneurs supported with a creative showcase at Kamers Johannesburg

April 26, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Kamers Autumn 2015 at St John's School in Johannesburg

The rising consumer interest in young, creative startups and the appeal of the artisan 'maker & crafter' phenomenon is being acknowledged by the Kamers creative pop-up exhibitions and showcases. The Kamers Young Entrepreneurs Initiative is a conscious move to provide local, young and talented entrepreneurs with a subsidised exhibition opportunity at the hugely successful Kamers series of events across the country.

Save the date! Bold Kampala's world tour to arrive in Kigali on 16th May

April 21, 2015 Melanie Hawken

The Bold Kampala World Tour continues at a pace, hot on the heels of the team's great success in London recently. This time, the Bold Kampala team is heading to Kigali in Rwanda to showcase some of the most fabulous fashion items in its latest pop-up store concept.

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