Sibongile Cele, AWiA director and Lwazi incubator manager presents on the first day of the new Lwazi cohort. The cohort which runs from February to end June at the AWiA.Africa farm in Eikenhof, wiull focus on the delivery a bankable business plans from the cohort.
On 9 November, our funding partners from the IDC visited the Lwazi Agriprenuer Incubator and AWiA's Farming Enterprises. 
The Lwazi Agripreneurs, the AWiA management team and the IDC team in our hydroponics tunnel.
Women’s Month Feature on Lwazi Incubator agripreneurs. 🌱
Today we celebrate TSOLO MOKOENA 💝
She’s number 16 in AWiA’s team of 17 💐
1. Three words that describe Tsolo are-
Passion, Creativity, Humility.
2. Tsolo fell in love with agriculture when she was going through the darkest time in her life and it taught her to be patient with situations in her life and to trust in the process.🌱
3. Her plans for the future are to run an efficient farming business where she can employ people and contribute positively to unemployment.
She also wants to be an inspiration to all young people and demonstrate that if you set your mind on a certain goal you can achieve it
Meet the powerful women of Lwazi Incubator by African Women In Agriculture (AWIA) powered by Industrial Development Corporation hosted by TLC Children's Home #agriculture #futureleadership #awia_africa #womensmonth2021
Women’s Month Feature on Lwazi Incubator agripreneurs. 🌱
Today we celebrate TSAKANI MBIZA 💝
She’s number 17 in AWiA’s team of 17 💐
Last but definitely not least!
1. Three words that describe Tsakani are-
Driven, Innovative and Dynamic.
2. Tsakani is involved in agriculture because she is passionate about empowering the community with knowledge and information about health and wellness.🌱
3. Her plans for the future are to run an innovative herb 🌿 and organic produce outlet in her community.
Meet the powerful women of Lwazi Incubator by African Women In Agriculture (AWIA) powered by Industrial Development Corporation hosted by TLC Children's Home #agriculture #futureleadership #awia_africa #womensmonth2021
Women’s Month Feature on Lwazi Incubator agripreneurs. 🌱
Today we celebrate NOZIPHO SOKA 💝
She’s lucky number 13 in AWiA’s team of 17 💐
1. Three words that describe Nozipho are- Diligent, resilient, and ambitious.
2. Nozipho is involved in Agriculture because she is passionate about farming, food security and providing local communities with quality, nutritious produce. 🌱
3. Her plans for the future- Nozipho would like to establish a farming enterprise that is involved in the entire value chain, outsourcing very few activities. She will then realize her dream of creating jobs and equipping people with skills that will make them self sufficient.
Meet the powerful women of Lwazi Incubator by African Women In Agriculture (AWIA) powered by Industrial Development Corporation hosted by TLC Children's Home #agriculture #futureleadership #awia_africa #womensmonth2021
Women’s Month Feature on Lwazi Incubator agripreneurs. 🌱
Today we celebrate PALESA MALEMULA 💝
She’s number 15 in AWiA’s team of 17 💐
1. Three words that describe Palesa are-
Calm, Peaceful and Determined.
2. Palesa is involved in Agriculture because she loves nature, loves the outdoors and she wants to contribute to her community…… she’s an activist for a green planet🌱 More trees, more life!! 🌲🌲
3. Her plans for the future- Her dream is create a tree nursery so we can have more trees in our world.🌲
Meet the powerful women of Lwazi Incubator by African Women In Agriculture (AWIA) powered by Industrial Development Corporation hosted by TLC Children's Home #agriculture #futureleadership #awia_africa #womensmonth2021
Women’s Month Feature on Lwazi Incubator agripreneurs. 🌱
Today we celebrate MPHO MURUGE.💝
She’s the 10th in AWiA’s team of 17
1. Three words that describe Mpho are- committed, progressive and different.
2. As the world moves into a progressive age of agriculture, Mpho made the commitment to position herself at the helm of farming operations. Mpho also felt that its important for her to provide her community with some black girl magic.
3. Plans for the future- diversifying her agricultural portfolio, starting with organic vegetables and eventually becoming a waygu beef farmer.
Meet the powerful women of Lwazi Incubator by African Women In Agriculture (AWIA) powered by Industrial Development Corporation hosted by TLC Children's Home #agriculture #future #future #awia_africa #womensmonth2021
Women’s Month Feature on Lwazi Incubator agripreneurs.
Today we celebrate MMABATHO MOLAPISANE 💝
She’s the 9th in AWiA’s team of 17
1. Three words that describe Mmabatho are- self motivated, hard working and hungry for success.
2. Mmabatho is involved in agriculture because she wants to build a legacy for her family and be the first woman in her family to be a successful farmer.
3. Plans for the future- to change the lives of people around her by promoting healthy eating, she also wants to build young business leaders.
Meet the powerful women of Lwazi Incubator by African Women In Agriculture (AWIA) powered by Industrial Development Corporation hosted by TLC Children's Home #agriculture #future #future #awia_africa #womensmonth2021
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