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1980 T-Shirt Co.
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1980 T-Shirt Co.

16 July, 202017 July, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

Living away from home evokes a quiet storm, calmed by holding on to memorabilia that awakens a feeling of home, even for a moment. For Ohio based Zimbabwean Ivan Munodawafa, his merchandise business 1980 T-Shirt Co is his tether. Birthed out of conversations and moments spent reminiscing about home with […]

#SmallBusFriday Featuring ‘Chamai’
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#SmallBusFriday Featuring ‘Chamai’

1 March, 20199 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

The first #SmallBusinessFriday of this month features Chamai, an organic product line by Zimbabwean sister duo Onaindini (24) and Tendayi Sanyangare (22). Onaindini is a Masters student with a background in finance and property development and Tendayi is studying towards a BSC at Wits University in South Africa. “In every essence […]

#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring Bconscious
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#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring Bconscious

1 February, 20199 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

If you’re in Zimbabwe and thinking of giving the mindful lifestyle a shot, you’re in luck. This week’s #SmallBusinessFriday features Bconscious, a small vegan startup founded by Lisa Vani. In this piece, she shares the inspiration behind her business and her decision to make the switch towards a plant-based health […]

#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘Le Spot’
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#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘Le Spot’

14 December, 20189 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

I was sold on ‘Le Spot’ the moment I walked through their garden, a small restaurant/concept space in Emerald Hill, Harare. By the time owner Nyasha Tembedza took me through the different sections and explained the rationale behind the business, I was already making plans in my head of the […]

#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘Cinnic Lashes’
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#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘Cinnic Lashes’

30 November, 20189 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

The topic of beauty enhancements is pretty broad, from the more subtle enhancements like lip fillers to more extreme forms like plastic surgery. Admittedly, I’m drawn to a more natural approach to beauty because that’s what feels authentic to me. I hardly wear makeup if at all and I’ve never […]

#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘The Picnic Factory’
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#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘The Picnic Factory’

23 November, 20189 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

Tatenda Jasi (24), Cheryl Musimwa (23) and Christine Zindoga (30) have successfully reimagined the concept of picnicking through their business- The Picnic Factory. Cheryl Musimwa takes us through their journey. You have a very interesting business concept, how did The Picnic Factory idea come up? I love Pinterest and WeHeartIt […]

#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘Burger Boys ZW’
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#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘Burger Boys ZW’

2 November, 20189 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

If you’ve moved around the event scene in Harare over the past two years, you’ve probably been tantalized by an olive bronze food truck with a mouth-watering burger selection. This week’s #SmallBusinessFriday features fast-growing startup, Burger Boys ZW. When was Burger Boys ZW established? We were asked to have a […]

#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘Vaka Collection’
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#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘Vaka Collection’

19 October, 20189 May, 2020 by Tatenda Kanengoni

VAKA COLLECTION- HANDMADE JEWELLERY FOR PEACE + WELLNESS FOUNDER- BECKY MUZARIRI, ZIMBABWEAN, (34). What inspired your brand name? My inspiration for the name Vaka Collection comes from the meaning of the word [Vaka], which describes to build up, putting something together from start to finish.  That is the same concept […]

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