‘’Africa’s engagement in space must be intentional, collaborative and impact-driven, beyond launching satellites to applying space technology to solve African problems: in agriculture, security, climate monitoring, and broadband access. We must shift from consumers to co-creators in the global space economy,’’. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen is a technology executive and angel investor with over 20 years’ […]
‘’Being authentic is at the heart of everything I do, and it’s what inspires my best work. Sometimes it means doing things very differently but what keeps me focused is knowing that being myself hasn’t failed me yet’’. Freda is the founder and chief mixer of KAEME, a luxury personal care company. She has over […]
“There’s been a very incremental approach to encouraging diverse thinking and new ways of working. We need a wholesale set of changes. Companies need to start assessing people on results, not hours worked and really encourage people to believe in what they are doing.”
“Character is very important in business. It sets the tone for how your business operates including demonstrating respect at every opportunity and taking responsibility for your actions”.
“We women are busy and always on the move. But the question is; where are we going really? I believe it is not only okay to find time to relax and think, it is actually essential in order to fulfill one’s purpose.’’
“Rarely is a vision accomplished in one giant leap. Be faithful to the step you can take today, no matter how big or how small.”
“Value the experience you’ve acquired. Be part of the conversation. Identify people you can engage to broaden your perspective and ideas.’’
“Don’t be deterred by people who want to make you feel unworthy or bring you down. Hang in there even if you meet challenges’’
“Lead. Lead for the sake of leading, and don’t play victim if no one acknowledges you, or recognizes you in the same way as someone else’’.