Most mornings, 35-year-old Khadija Rahim Khan wakes up early to make breakfast for her husband and children and once they go off to work and school respectively, she steps into her sanctuary, The Art Room. Whether it’s her studio in Pakistan, her art area at Galleria Club, or a creative section […]
Dealing With Unhappy Clients
How you deal with an unhappy client can make or break a relationship. You either lose or keep the client and potentially strengthen that relationship if handled correctly. HERE ARE 6 WAYS TO DEAL WITH AN UNHAPPY CLIENT: 1. Always put yourself in the customer service mindset. Forget about whose […]
The Inaugrual Shero Awards Gala Honour Unsung Female Heroes
The 2nd of November will forever symbolise the manifestation of a 6-year-old dream for Bianca Mari, who tried for years to make her dream of honouring women a reality. “I’ve actually been trying to do this since 2012, but it hasn’t been working out, ” she says. Although women are […]
Amanda Manyeruke Launches The ‘One Hug A Day’ Campaign To Help Curb Suicide
When 26-year-old upcoming gospel singer Amanda Nyagato Manyeruke became a mother at the age of 19, her world was embroiled in a series of unexpected events. From public humiliation to having a low sense of self, she slowly lost her will to live. “A couple of years ago, I attempted […]
#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘Burger Boys ZW’
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 […]
International Business Etiquette Column with Audrey: Self Esteem and Confidence- The Beginning of Success.
Do you like yourself? Do you feel you are worthy? Do you feel you belong? – If you answered these small questions with a NO, then maybe you have low self-esteem. We usually get what we believe we deserve!!! Self-esteem has to do with the degree to which you feel lovable […]
AfriKera Arts Trust Explores The Concept Of Freedom In Their Latest Presentation ‘Iva Zvauri’-(Be Yourself)
HARARE, ZIMBABWE– With the 5 pm traffic mounting and mist hanging in the air, I was tempted to trade my Friday night plans for a quiet evening at home. A few days earlier, I came across an interesting event on one of my social media pages. AfriKera Arts Trust was showcasing […]
International Business Etiquette Column with Audrey- First Impressions
Studies say it takes less than 30 seconds to make an impression. What do you want to be remembered for? Having a clean shave? That crisp white shirt? Or your short black dress? You only make one first impression, so why not let it be your best? Today I’ll be […]
#SmallBusinessFriday Featuring ‘Vaka Collection’
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 […]
International Business Etiquette Column With Audrey: Introduction
Hello! My name is Audrey Mazhandu and I am excited to share with you information I have acquired through my training and personal experience on business etiquette. Every week, I will write about a different topic under the International Business Etiquette theme. Posts will include lessons on how to optimize […]