She is the founder and CEO of Lionesses of Africa Public Benefit Corporation, which she says is “a 930,000+ strong community working to grow women’s entrepreneurship in Africa and supporting the start-up dreams of all women on the continent.” “I passionately believe it’s time to provide the support, the business tools and inspiration to ensure the next generation of…
By GoldenWoman.org Writer Her name is Ms. Sylvia Mwichuli. She is an agent of change. Over the years, as a top communication guru in diverse organizations, she has encouraged journalists across Africa, to take the development story, from the African perspective more seriously. Her love for mother Africa is indisputable. Traveling across cities in Africa, she has made an…
*Almost 20 years of stardom but still evergreen, young and ageless By Charles Anthony Mwangi Do you know the topmost Swahili language gospel artist in the world? Looking at the number of hits, viewerships and leading the charts, it is none other than Christina Shusho. Yes, in the world of swahili gospel music, Christina tops the chart for female…
There was a time Ms Peggy Ngwira thought she was worth nothing. But her strong mind refused to let negativity destroy her. She would rise up. She did, and it has never been the same again. Years later, many people in Malawi, especially in Lilongwe City recognise her as one of the homegrown innovative entrepreneurs of high repute. When…
Availing of affordable microfinance services is the best way to fight poverty in Africa, including Tanzania. It’s Winnie Terry, the Chief Executive Officer of Dar es Salaam based, Tanzania Institute of Microfinance (TAMFI), talking. That conviction, that principle is her passion as she advocates for improved business environment for microfinance sub-sector in Tanzania. Her association brings together over 150…
Neema Winyael Munisi is an accomplished Agrobusiness Gender Specialist and Community Economic Development Specialist with a distinguished record of success in entrepreneurship, community development, and value chain development. With her base in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, she has extensively contributed to the development of both urban and rural communities in her country and beyond. Neema holds a Master’s degree…
Tanzania’s professional women need to rise to the occasion and play a more significant role in taking the country to the next level, Dr Betty Kwoko Mgimba, Equity Bank Tanzania’s Head of Customer Service & Experience has urged. Dr. Betty, a 2021 WIMA awardee, was addressing the Women In Management Africa (WIMA) award 2022 winners ceremony in Dar es…
Equity Bank Tanzania Limited Appoints Managing Director Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 24th December 2021 – Equity Bank Tanzania has announced the appointment of Ms. Isabel Maganga as the new Managing Director in an acting capacity with effect from 23rd December 2021. Ms. Maganga is a career banker with over fifteen years of experience. She holds a Master of Science in Finance and…
Believer of life. Mother of one. New mom. College dropout. Faith. Hope and a little disappointment By Shirleen Mukami @ShirleenMukami1, twitter I’m Shirleen Mukami, a 20-year old single mother of one boy whom I was blessed with on June 15th 2021. He’ll turning 5 months in the next few days. But what’s there to celebrate!? It’s been a ride…
When Ms Esther Kitoka attends women meetings, she motivates and inspires ladies to have faith in their God-given abilities. Her recurring themes include asking women to set their goals, focus, be good listeners, be determined, be timely decision-makers. She tells them to be authentic and to keep learning, and not to give up in the pursuit of a meaningful…