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Inspiration, reflection and the quiet work of believing. · 175 stories

Faith

Getting Up Close and Personal with Founder of The Tanyaradzwa Initiative

Tanyaradzwa Guta describes herself as a passionate feminist with an accounting qualification. She is affiliated with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), holds a Diploma in Mental Health, Human Rights & Recovery from the United Nations World Health Organization, and a Certificate in Social Accountability Monitoring for Adolescents and Young People’s Sexual

Tafadzwa Rungisa · 6 March 2023
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Serial Author Busisekile Khumalo Opens up about Early Years & Her Love for Penning African Stories

Busisekile "Busie" Khumalo desribes herself as a vivacious reader who fell in love with books when she was in Grade 4.

Tafadzwa Rungisa · 1 March 2023
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How I Started a Business with Just $20

Many men and women are becoming business owners and making a mark in their chosen industries. We spoke to a young woman named Rumbidzai Patricia Marodza, who became an entrepreneur after her marriage almost fell apart due to strained finances in the home. This is her story:

Kim Mukwa · 30 January 2023
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Savvy Businesswoman Thelma Chimbganda Shares Her Journey Through the Highs & Lows of Entrepreneurship

Thelma Chimbganda is our kind of woman. Her take on life and the tenacity she has demonstrated in being a serial entrepreneur and navigating the failures along the way are just what we need to start the week! Get to know who she is by reading her entrepreneurial journey.

Tafadzwa Rungisa · 23 January 2023
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Getting to Know Mental Health Advocate & Businesswoman Blessing Masola

Blessing Lulwama Masola is an award-winning social worker who is passionate about mental health and recently scooped a ZimTrade Social Impact 2022 award.

Tafadzwa Rungisa · 11 January 2023
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Righteous Chawane Takes on Fashion World as SITA Head of Delegation for South Africa

Whenever we are faced with a trying situation, we have two options: crumble and give in or rise up and turn our pain into positivity. Righteous Chawane is a woman who chooses to do the latter.

Phoebie Shamiso Chigonde · 28 November 2022
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Meet Providence Moyo: Founder of Divine Pro

Providence Moyo describes herself as a Bulawayo-based entrepreneur, Christian and mother of two. Her business ventures include nutritional food and beverage manufacturing, and she sits on the board of Divine Pro Foundation, which seeks to change the lives of orphans, vulnerable women and youth.

Tafadzwa Rungisa · 15 November 2022
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Meet Writer, Author Margaret Chideme

Margaret Chideme has turned her love for writing into a collection of poems based on her life. We wanted to learn more about her blog, Maggie's Diary, and the inspiration behind her book First Thirty. So we asked Margaret to tell us who she is in her own words.

Tafadzwa Rungisa · 7 November 2022
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Meet Self-Taught Chef Nombini Dingela

Nombini Dingela is a 36-year-old single mother to an amazing 17-year-old boy and a self-taught chef. The loss of her father four years ago inspired her to finally take her love of cooking to the next level. Since then, Nombini has covered significant ground and received recognition as a businesswoman.

Tafadzwa Rungisa · 24 October 2022
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Tired of Fighting for Your Dream? Four Female Doctors in History who Will Inspire You

Do you ever feel like you’re fighting a losing battle in the pursuit of your dreams? If you are feeling this way today, you’ve in good company.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 17 October 2022
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From Humble Beginnings to Phenomenal Doctor

Dr. Thandeka Ngcobo is a 29-year-old South African medical doctor who graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery against all odds.

Tafadzwa Rungisa · 11 October 2022
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Women’s Rights Activist Elizabeth Iweanoge: “Every Woman is Entitled to her Dream”

Elizabeth Iweanoge is at the forefront of making sure women in her sphere of influence know their worth and are treated with dignity, equality and respect.

Vimbai E. Musvosvi · 4 October 2022