Following almost seven years’ of innovative and transformational work, December saw the inspirational co-founder of AkiraChix, Judith Owigar, announcing thecommencement of her transition out of AkiraChix. This means she will not be actively involved in the day-to-day activities in AkiraChix, instead using this time to explore opportunities at the intersection of women, youth, governance and technology.
Read more100 LIONESSES: Monica Musonda receives Champion of the South Award for her innovative company Java Foods
Monica Musonda, funder of Java Foods (Zambia)
Zambian businesswoman Monica Musonda has been awarded the MEDays 2016 Forum “Champion of the South” award by the Amadeus Institute, an independent Moroccan think-tank, at a ceremony in Tangiers, Morocco. The recognition was for her creation of her innovative company, Java Foods, which is a model for a new generation of business leaders.
Read moreKeroche Breweries founder & CEO Tabitha Karanja receives the 2016 Global Inspirational Women Leadership Award
From Left, Dr. Tariq Ahmed Nizami, CEO – CEO clubs network Worldwide, H.E Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum, Mrs. Tabitha Karanja, CEO- Keroche Breweries
The inspirational Kenyan entrepreneur, Tabitha Karanja, founder of Keroche Breweries, has been recognized for her achievements with the 2016 Global Inspirational Women Leadership Award. This prestigious award was presented by the Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD) an organization in special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) and the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL Women), USA.
Read more100 Lionesses: Nigeria’s eco-warrior Chinwe Ohajuruka recognised for her game-changing eco-house building initiatives
Award-winning entrepreneur, Chinwe Ohajuruka, founder of CDS (Comprehensive Design Services) in Nigeria and the inspiration behind innovative eco house building initiatives that are positively changing thousands of lives in the country, has just beenrecognised for her work in a new global and powerful documentary series. Her Passive House Prototypes project was featured in Al Gore’s latest environmental documentary series: 24 Hours of Reality.
Read moreHirsch’s Homestores co-founders, Margaret and Alan Hirsch, finalists in the EY World Entrepreneur Awards Southern Africa
Multi-award winning co-founder of South African retail giant, Hirsch’s, Margaret Hirsch, together with her husband co-founder Alan Hirsch, were announced as finalists in this year’s EY World Entrepreneur Awards South Africa this week. They were recognized for their incredible achievements as entrepreneurs and major brand builders in the prestigious Master Category of the Awards.
Read moreEthel Cofie recognized as Africa’s Most Influential Woman in Business and Government for ICT by CEO Global
Ethel Cofie, founder & CEO of EDEL Technology Consulting in Ghana
Ethel Cofie, CEO of EDEL Technology Consulting is Africa’s Most Influential Woman in Business and Government for the ICT Category, according to CEO Global. The award was conferred on her in South Africa on Tuesday November 23, 2016. The awards are the leading African recognition programme honoring excellence in the private and public sector. The programme covers 23 economic sectors and has for the past sixteen years independently recognized leaders who are at the pinnacle of their industry.
Read moreVIDEO: Adèle Dejak talks about Kenya's fashion industry gaining traction
Adèle Dejak is one of an emerging group of entrepreneurs who are adding value to Kenya's arts and fashion industry. Speaking to Nikiwe Bikitsha for the Africa Connected series, the jewellery designer said that she aims to create a platform that shares information with women that will empower them in business. Adele is part of a group called "Lionesses of Africa" which aims to recognise all those women entrepreneurs in Africa who are an inspiration to us all, those who have made it to the top of their fields and who are shaking up their industries and business sectors.
Read more100 LIONESSES: Swaady Martin on developing strategies and tactics to expand an African global luxury brand
After an 11-year career at GE, Swaady Martin adopted many of the strategies and tactics instrumental to its successful African expansion to launch YSWARA, an African, global luxury brand.
Read more100 LIONESSES: Leading South African entrepreneur Margaret Hirsch wins global inspirational women’s leadership award
Margaret Hirsch, co-founder & COO of Hirsch Group (South Africa)
Margaret Hirsch, COO of the Hirsch Group and a champion for Women’s Empowerment, was recently conferred with the prestigious Global Inspirational Women Leadership Award and the United States Congressional Commendation Award by the Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD). The CELD is a leading human capacity, gender empowerment and development-based organisation that sees itself as a catalyst and thought leader in developing the theory and practice of leadership, social, educational and economic empowerment particularly in Africa.
Read more100 LIONESSES: 'Life is a balancing act' Margaret Hirsch
Margaret Hirsch
As women we have to balance a lot - our work, our home, our husband’s, our children, our finances. We have to be courageous and have a sense of our own self worth and not allow people to take advantage of us. How often do we actually do this, just because we want to be liked? Too often.
Read more100 LIONESSES: Women in Tech Founder, Ethel Cofie, Announces Largest Global Gathering of Women in Technology Week Celebration to be Held Across Africa and the Diaspora
Women in Tech Founder and CEO of EDEL Technology Consulting, Ethel Cofie, has announced the first and largest ever global women in technology week to be held both physically and virtually in over 40 countries.
Read moreYswara, the luxury tea and lifestyle brand, celebrates the opening of its first store and tearoom in Johannesburg
Luxury tea and lifestyle brand, Yswara, founded by the inspirational entrepreneur Swaady Martin, has just opened its first store and tearoom in Maboneng "Place of light", Johannesburg. Since its launch 3.5 years ago, it is the first time YSWARA has had the opportunity to share its vision and experience with customers directly. It is a proud milestone for the brand and the beginning of its direct retail journey.
Read moreJennifer Riria set to address the 4th Athens Democracy Forum on September 14-18
Jennifer Riria, Group CEO of Kenya Women Holding Company
Is democracy good for business? Is liberal democracy compatible with religion? Should the major institutions of global governance be reformed, or scrapped? Do terrorist attacks justify giving greater powers to security forces? These and many more questions will be raised and discussed during the 4th Athens Democracy Forum, which will be held in the Greek capital on September 14-18. Organized by The New York Times this illustrious gathering is set to bring together individuals leading the way in their respective fields, including Jennifer Riria, Group CEO of Kenya Women Holding Company.
Read moreSarah Collins, founder of Wonderbag, is named the Fairlady Woman of the Future for 2016
Fairlady announced the winners of its annual Fairlady Women of the Future Awards, in partnership with Santam, at an exclusive VIP luncheon at Summer Place in Hyde Park, Johannesburg on Friday 19 August. Sarah Collins, founder of Wonderbag, was named the Fairlady Woman of the Future for 2016.
Read moreTabitha Karanja receives the Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize presented by the Millennium Excellence Foundation
Kenya's Keroche Breweries founder and chief executive Tabitha Karanja has been recognised for her fighting spirit and entrepreneurial mind. She received the Entrepreneurial Excellence in Africa Award in the Lifetime Africa Achievement Prize in Accra, Ghana on Saturday 20 August, becoming only the fourth Kenyan to have won the prize after former President Mwai Kibaki, industrialist Manu Chandaria and US-based Harvard University Professor Calestous Juma.
Read more100 LIONESSES: Margaret Hirsch wins the Top Business Women of 2016 Award at Standard Bank's Top Woman Awards
Margaret Hirsch, co-founder of Hirsch's Homestores (South Africa)
Johannesburg, 18 August --- Margaret Hirsch wins the Top Business Women of 2016 Award at the Topco Media and Standard Bank Top Women Awards hosted on 18 August 2016 at Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg. This event celebrates and recognises female leaders in business that form a part of the 13–year legacy that is the Top Women Awards.
Read more100 Lionesses: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu talks disruptive change at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder of soleRebels
Ethiopian entrepreneur Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu addressed the 2016 UN Global Compact Leaders Summit at the United Nations headquarters in New York last month, invited to speak in a session aimed at highlighting those global game-changers who have demonstrated their ability to change mindsets.
Read more100 Lionesses: Mo Abudu listed on Business Insider's Top 100 Business Visionaries creating value for the world
Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife TV has been listed on Business Insider‘s Top 100 business visionaries creating value for the world. She is the only African on the list with a ranking of 56 on a list of 100 people from all over the world. As the head of one of Africa’s most successful new media ventures, the Nigeria-based television network EbonyLife TV, endeavors to tell real African stories and change the conversation around the continent.
Read more100 LIONESSES: Ethel Cofie participates in the Citi Business Festival in Ghana focused on “Technology Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century”
The first outdoor event of the Citi Business Festival, The Footprint, takes place at the Ghana Telecom University College. A key participant, Ethel Cofie, will be contributing to the event theme: “Technology Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century”.
Read more100 LIONESSES: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu's green shoe brand helps Ethiopia walk tall on global stage
"It is not footwear we are producing - it's a kind of art," explained Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, who founded soleRebels in 2005 in the neighbourhood where she grew up, after realising skilled residents lacked job opportunities.
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