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…
We are blessed to work in a space where we connect with so many great African entrepreneurs. Matoyana Media’s next “In The Spotlight” feature is with Ethnikids – a bookstore founded by five mommies who are passionate about inspiring children: Precious Mdlalose, Kgalalelo Nazo, Mpho Maje, Tina Akuoko and Khumo Tapfumaneyi. Please enjoy our catch-up with them below. Ethnikids sells and…
Urglobal and their dynamic founder, Luleka Mkuzo, are In The Spotlight with Matoyana Media this week. They’re passionate about development and because they work within rural communities they’re sensitive to the differences and inequality gaps between urban and rural communities. Urglobal offers rural schools and communities a 4.0 digital lifeline in the form of a Rural Technology Park Model, ensuring that rural schools and communities join the digital movement. The business recognizes that Information and Communications Technology (ICT) can be used to bridge the gap…
We loved speaking to Abundance Wholesome Foods Founder, Siyabonga Mngoma, for Matoyana Media’s “In the Spotlight” feature. Siyabonga is a Civil servant turned entrepreneur to fight lifestyle diseases in South Africa through the home delivery service of organic fresh produce for health benefits – amongst other things. Abundance Wholesome Foods work with small scale farmers…
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…