Impact Amplifier recently completed a six-week accelerator programme for the African Women in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF). The accelerator supported twelve entrepreneurs, from various parts of the country, to develop their growth strategy and effectively tell their story to various stakeholders. The programme culminated with a pitching event at the AWIEF annual conference.

The independent judges, selected five winners, who will receive 12-months of business development support from Mazars, the funders of the accelerator. Congratulations to the winners, and all the entrepreneurs who braved the stage!

Adri Geyser – Almond Creamery (winner)
AnnahMae Blair – The New Shoe Co
Catherine Goddard- Firebird Fund Managers (winner)
Eileen Snyders – Kusasa Outsourcing
Jesslynn Schlamm – Lulu and Marula
Lerato Nxumalo – Mologadi LNL Trading (winner)
Lungi Morrison – Onibespoke
Reyhana Isaacs – MFI Data & Networking Solutions
Shannon Smuts – Pure Good Food (winner)
Zikhona Tefu – O’live Handmade Soaps (winner)

Pictured below are the entrepreneurs, judges, organiser and the Impact Amplifier team at the AWIEF annual conference.