Evangelia Kalaitzi, a South African entrepreneur creating beautiful, animal friendly handbags with a conscience

July 27, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Evangelia Kalaitzi, founder of HealthyWise & Evangelia Nina K Brand (South Africa)

The world is becoming increasingly aware of sustainability and animal rights issues, particularly when it comes to the fashion industry. And, one South African entrepreneur, Evangelia Kalaitzi, founder of HealthyWise and the inspiration behind the Evangelia Nina K accessory brand, is creating beautiful, sustainable products that makes it easy for consumers to go ‘green’.

Chita Mumba Zulu, an entrepreneur creating beautiful, affordable engagement and wedding rings for Zambian couples

July 22, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Chita Mumba Zulu, founder of Eternal Jewellery Zambia — **Chita Mumba Zulu**, founder of Eternal Jewellery Zambia

Successful businesses understand that finding a gap in the market is key, and for entrepreneur Chita Mumba Zulu and her team at Eternal Jewellery Zambia, that gap was in the wedding and engagement ring market. Today, the business is making a name for itself by supplying quality, affordable and beautiful jewellery for couples who are planning their wedding celebrations.

Zeinab Abdallah, a Mozambican entrepreneur making world-class beauty therapy treatments more accessible

July 13, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Zeinab Abdallah, founder of Qimari Estética (Mozambique) — **Zeinab Abdallah**, founder of Qimari Estética (Mozambique)

Everyone wants to look and feel good, and also to boost their confidence, and in Mozambique, one woman entrepreneur is on a mission to help her clients achieve all of these goals. Zeinab Abdallah, founder of Qimari Estética, is creating a world-class service in a relaxing environment in the heart of Maputo, providing the opportunity for clients to find those precious Zen moments.

Nathalie Gambah Kpante, a passionate entrepreneur helping to build a high impact cacao value chain in Togo

July 10, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Nathalie Gambah Kpante, co-founder of ChocoTogo (Togo) — **Nathalie Gambah Kpante**, co-founder of ChocoTogo (Togo)

In Togo, where 100% of the cacao production has historically been exported, one company is looking to change that narrative and bring new economic hope to the country. ChocoTogo, an inspirational company led by entrepreneur Nathalie Gambah Kpante, is proving that a bean to bar chocolate producing philosophy can bring economic hope and prosperity to a country.

Kimberly & Priscilla Addison, two sisters pioneering bean to bar chocolate production in Ghana

July 9, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Kimberly and Priscilla Addison, co-founders of '57 Chocolate (Ghana) — **Kimberly and Priscilla Addison**, co-founders of '57 Chocolate (Ghana)

On a mission to show the world that quality chocolate can be produced in Ghana where some of the finest cacao beans grow, sisters Kimberly and Priscilla Addison created ’57 Chocolate. This growing business and brand is inspiring not only a generation of aspirant future chocolatiers in the country, but also the tastebuds of the world’s chocolate lovers.

Chiinga Musonda and Lynn Musonda Phiri, two pioneering Zambian entrepreneurs putting the country on the global chocolate map

July 6, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Chiinga Musonda, co-founder of Savanna Premium Chocolate (Zambia) — **Chiinga Musonda**, co-founder of Savanna Premium Chocolate (Zambia)

Passion is one of the key ingredients to building any successful business and brand. And, in the world of artisan chocolate making, it is one of the Savanna Premium Chocolate brand’s strongest assets, thanks to founders Chiinga Musonda and Lynna Musonda Phiri.

Selassie Atadika, a Ghanaian artisan chocolatier creating a luxury truffle range celebrating Africa’s unique flavours and stories

July 5, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Selassie Atadika, founder of Midunu Chocolates (Ghana) — **Selassie Atadika**, founder of Midunu Chocolates (Ghana)

Who doesn’t like truffles? Those wonderful, lovingly handcrafted chocolates that melt on the tongue with evocatively scented centres that tease the tastebuds. One company taking the truffle to whole new levels is entrepreneur and chocolatier, Selassie Atadika, founder of Midunu Chocolates in Ghana.

Íris Munguambe, a Mozambican entrepreneur creating events to make her client’s wedding dreams come true

July 3, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Iris Munguambe, founder of Mariée Boutique Lda (Mozambique) — **Iris Munguambe**, founder of Mariée Boutique Lda (Mozambique)

Mariée Boutique Lda is a specialist event and wedding planning company, founded by passionate entrepreneur Iris Munguambe in Mozambique. It is rapidly building a reputation for creating beautiful events for its clients, all with that personal touch and a great attention to detail. This is a company inspired each day to make clients’ special days truly memorable.

Dana Mroueh, an artisan chocolatier celebrating the quality of cocoa in Côte d’Ivoire through her wonderful raw chocolate brand

July 3, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Dana Mroueh, founder of MonChoco (Côte d’Ivoire) — **Dana Mroueh**, founder of MonChoco (Côte d’Ivoire)

Côte d’Ivoire is renowned for the quality of its cocoa beans, but up until now, the world has not had the opportunity to widely celebrate those beans in the finest of chocolate forms. But that is rapidly changing as Ivorian artisan chocolatier Dana Mroueh and her company, MonChoco, are producing a very special raw chocolate brand and range of products that is exciting taste buds in the country.

Oluwafemi Oyedipe, a Nigerian chocolatier bringing a proudly African bean-to-bar approach to chocolate making in her country

July 3, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Oluwafemi Oyedipe, founder of LoshesChocolate (Nigeria) — **Oluwafemi Oyedipe**, founder of LoshesChocolate (Nigeria)

Across Africa, more and more women entrepreneurs are becoming aware of the need to add value locally when it comes to making world class chocolate using Africa’s abundent cocoa resources. One entrepreneur in Nigeria who is part of this vanguard of African women chocolatiers, Oluwafemi Oyedipe, founder of LoshesChocolate, is doing just that with her bean-to-bar philosophy of chocolate making.

Milena de Lurdes Valoi, a Mozambican entrepreneur with a passion for creating beautiful cakes that make customers smile

June 29, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Milena de Lurdes Valoi, founder of Anellim (Mozambique) — **Milena de Lurdes Valoi**, founder of Anellim (Mozambique)

Special occasions deserve special treats, especially personalised cakes and sweet treats, and that’s where one Mozambican woman entrepreneur comes to the rescue. Milena de Lurdes Valoi, founder of specialist catering company Anellim, creates beautiful, personalised cakes and confectionary for clients who want to celebrate.

Michelle Rumbelow, a South African entrepreneur building a unique ladieswear brand that women love to wear

June 29, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Michelle Rumbelow, founder of Liviya (South Africa) — **Michelle Rumbelow**, founder of Liviya (South Africa)

Following a successful career in clothing design and retail, Michelle Rumbelow is finally fulfilling a childhood ambition, to launch a ladies clothing brand of her own. Today, Liviya brings beautifully designed and manufactured leisurewear, lingerie and sleepwear, created for the busy woman who wants to feel and look good, 24/7.

Anicha Abdul, a successful serial entrepreneur in Mozambique building a business portfolio that is a real inspiration

June 29, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Anicha Abdul, founder of EP Management & Consultancy Services (Mozambique) — **Anicha Abdul**, founder of EP Management & Consultancy Services (Mozambique)

Building one business can be tough, but building several businesses at the same time takes real guts and determination, and Mozambican-based entrepreneur, Anicha Abdul the founder of EP Management & Consultancy Services, has both of these qualities in great quantities. It’s why she has built a business to be reckoned with.

Jacoline Wentzel, a South African specialist spa and beauty business expert with an enviable track record

June 24, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Jacoline Wentzel, founder of The Spa Warehouse (South Africa) — **Jacoline Wentzel**, founder of The Spa Warehouse (South Africa)

Who doesn’t love a relaxing spa experience, but creating that perfect environment with the right atmosphere and products is key to the success of any luxury spa business. That’s where Jacoline Wentzel’s expertise at The Spa Warehouse comes in, providing specialist experience, advice and luxury products to spas across the African continent.

Carmen Miral, a Mozambican entrepreneur on a mission to celebrate and care for natural hair

June 22, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Carmen Miral, founder of Black Khakhela (Mozambique) — **Carmen Miral**, founder of Black Khakhela (Mozambique)

If passion drives profit as the saying goes, then Carmen Miral, founder of Mozambican natural hair and beauty brand, Black Khakhela, is destined for business success, as she has passion in vast quantities.

Andiswa Silinga, a South African entrepreneur providing geospatial data management solutions to industry

June 17, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Andiswa Silinga, co-founder of Gemini GIS and Environmental Services (South Africa) — **Andiswa Silinga**, co-founder of Gemini GIS and Environmental Services (South Africa)

Often the impetus to start a business stems from identifying opportunities where you can fully utilise your specialist expertise and knowledge, and where gaps in the marketplace allow you to make your mark. For Andiswa Silinga, co-founder of Gemini GIS and Environmental Services, this came in the form of harnessing cutting edge technologies to hep companies with their geospatial data management.

Cidia Chissungo, a Mozambican entrepreneur training a new generation of young people to fulfill their potential

June 17, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Cidia Chissungo, founder of Gillipe (Mozambique) — **Cidia Chissungo**, founder of Gillipe (Mozambique)

For many young people, one of the biggest challenges facing them when they leave school is preparing for the world of work and giving themselves the best chance of finding meaningful employment. For Mozambican entrepreneur, Cidia Chissungo, founder of Gillipe, this challenge gave her the inspiration to launch a business with the solution.

Madina Esmeralda Davane Abacar, a Mozambican entrepreneur turning blogging into an influential business

June 10, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Madina Abacar, founder of Miss Abacar (Mozambique) — **Madina Abacar**, founder of Miss Abacar (Mozambique)

There is nothing more powerful than finding your voice and making it count, and in Mozambique, one entrepreneur is doing just that, in the process helping big businesses and brands to get themselves noticed. Madina Abacar, the visionary behind the highly popular Miss Abacar blog, is using her influential voice and her powerful blogging platform to great effect for all who use her services.

Tayo Bello, a highly creative jewellery designer from Nigeria taking her inspiration from global travel experiences

June 3, 2018 Melanie Hawken

Tayo Bello, founder of Bello Creations — **Tayo Bello**, founder of Bello Creations

It takes a huge amount of passion and personal conviction to change careers, and start a business. But Tayo Bello, founder of jewellery design company Bello Creations, successfully made the brave leap from IT specialist to jewellery entrepreneur.

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