Four years ago, inspired by a group of friends, I started choosing a word to live by instead of setting New Year’s Resolutions. I am not sure if they were too ambitious or fickle, but the resolutions rarely worked for me. Hence why I think the route I have chosen is brilliant. The idea behind…
Merriam-Webster defines a visionary as ‘Someone with a strong vision of the future. Since such visions are not always accurate, a visionary’s ideas may either work brilliantly or fail miserably. Even so, visionary is usually a positive word.’ The first person that comes to mind when reading this definition is Madam C. J. Walker, an…
Matoyana Media is honoured to have spent some time getting to know Anne Wambui Gaitha, a Kenyan-based Global Trade and Investment Expert, focusing on Global Trade, Investment Banking and Investment Management in Africa. Anne is also a Wealth and Business Coach to leaders and influencer’s in Africa. She is a financial powerhouse, bringing her expertise…
Akwande ukukhanya is an Early Childhood Development Crèche Owner Empowerment Programme which originally started as a pilot in 2017 with 15 women led ECDs, and due to its success, we were requested to run it in Diepsloot! Akwande ukukhanya has a unique, three-pronged approach business model: Supporting women social entrepreneursand leaders through personal and wellness…
As part of our Matoyana Media “In the Spotlight” Series we’re showcasing African businesses who have social transformation at the heart of their businesses. This week we’re introducing Maushami Chetty, a dynamic a thinker and a doer and CEO of Aarya Legal, who provide innovative legal services to entrepreneurs. All business owners need risk management…
Introducing Matoyana Media’s latest “In the Spotlight”feature with Rain Tree and their innovative Founder, Jeanne du Plessis, who is curious about everything, up for anything and passionate about making the world better. Rain Tree help entrepreneurs to tell their stories and find their voice, as well as assist established brands to turn social issues into…
Introducing Matoyana Media’s interview with Foodpreneur, Chef, Author, Business Woman and fabulous warrior woman, Yudhika Sujanani. Hello Yudhika and thank you for your time, tell us a bit about your approach to life? “Underneath it all, we are all just humans, we are all just people craving the warmth, the love, the affection and care….
Saray Khumalo is the first black African woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest but there’s a lot more to her than that – she’s a sister, a mother, an executive leader and loves creating entrepreneurial businesses out of nothing – especially when also making people’s lives better. Saray is Mandela Day Libraries ambassador…
Tania Ikedji Mukwamu is a wanderer who has managed to call the African continent her home. She was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), grew up there, went to school there and moved to South Africa at the age of 17. After completing university in South Africa, Tania decided to stay and many…
Sarah-Jane Boden is a proud mom, a partner and a student – currently doing her MA in Critical Diversity at University of the Witwatersrand. She’s also the Founder and Leader of the agencies Soul Providers Collective and Suketchi. Soul Providers Collective is a medium sized creative agency and Suketchi is a mini boutique, couture branding…