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  • What is holding university students from starting their own businesses?

    What is holding university students from starting their own businesses?

    What is holding university students from starting their own businesses?

    Entrepreneurship has no age. It is all about passion, willingness and desire to have your own business. It is high time for university students to take this matter very seriously because streets are filled with unemployed graduates from local and international universities. While, some of the graduates are just working general jobs for them to survive. It is a call to all university students to start any business whilst they are still studying at school. It will make their life so easier when finished school. Remember that there is life after graduation. Here are some of the advantages for young folks to run their own business :

    1) Free resources

    We are living in an information age whereby you can easily find anything you want on internet. At the campus, there is free Wi-Fi that you can use to scale up your business by advertising on social media or to do research on how other businesses are performing in the market place.

    There is also a school library which contains vast books of different fields which can eqquip young entrepreneurs with sound knowledge that will make the business to excel higher and higher due wise decisions influenced by prowess of intelligence.

    Any university you can think of, there is plenty unoccupied space which is not in use. Who do you think it is for? Absolutely, it is for the students and they have an advantage to use it as a capital to start their own business. There is no need to worry about money for rent every month.

    2) Less money is used to reach out to customers

    Word of mouth, fliers and posters are the best tools to advertise the business to other students or to local communities. All forms of advertisement mentioned above does not cost a lot of money to do that. On top of that, more students will be willing to help you to advertise your business on a free charge.

    3) It doubles your learning experience

    Successful business people knows their business like the back of their hands. They truly understand what their competitors are doing, understand what their customers want and how to survive in their line of their business. Business experience is so real and most of the lessons you cannot find them in a formal classroom. As a matter of fact, when you establish your own business – you will be enrolling yourself into another school whilst you are still studying at the same time. It is a double edged sword of experience.

    Written by

    Kudakwashe T Muganu

  • Giselle Niemand, to model at the New York Fashion Week

    Giselle Niemand, to model at the New York Fashion Week

     

    Giselle is super excited to model at New York Fashion Week at the age of 13 years , it has been her dream since she started modelling a few years ago. She cannot wait to experience the iconic runways, designers and the fashion vibe in the Big Apple. She is so grateful for this opportunity to model for designer Mitch Desunia. Besides modeling Giselle is a musician an actor and a dancer.

     

     When we asked how she balances all these talents… music, school, modelling and dancing. She said “I really work hard to keep up with everything, but I have learnt that time keeping is so important and also having a schedule and sticking to the schedule, but it can be exhausting at times, but I enjoy all of it, so the hard work is worth it. I was so happy when I received my school results last year, because I missed a lot of school with the traveling and I managed to still remain an academic student. All I can say is, if you really want something, you will be able to achieve it if you are focused. My Mom always says, be ‘fast, effective and efficient”. She also makes me say affirmations to keep me motivated.”

     

    Giselle  will be releasing her original songs this year and the first song “Lovers Do” is coming out in February, Produced and Directed by Manny Mijares from Upscale Recordings and Productions in Los Angeles. She is excited to release her songs and cannot wait to start performing and go on tours in America. “I am too grateful to have Manny Mijares as my Manager, he is the best and I enjoy working with him.” She added

    She will also promised continue with her modelling and acting career, she was scouted by Richard representing Disney and Nickelodeon and have started acting classes with Actor Ricky Montez in Los Angeles to prepare her for castings. She has written her first book that is launching in March 2023 called “The Woods”, it is an adventure novel. She has also found love in writing and has started writing her second book that will come out later this year.

     

     

    You can follow her social media, subscribe and comment by searching Giselle Niemand. Her website is www.giselleniemand.co.za She appreciates all the support and she is looking forward to inspire other artists to pursue their dreams.

  • Get to know Miss Nigeria United Continent

    Get to know Miss Nigeria United Continent

     

    Tamunomiete Barimalaa

    Age: 25

    Niger

     

    How did you feel winning the miss Nigeria united continent world?

    I was really overwhelmed. It felt good to know my efforts were considered higher than my competitors. It made me more confident in myself.

     

    Now that you have won whats next

    So far I’ve been able to carry out out a couple of pet projects and by God’s grace there’ll be more to come. I’m not so sure if I’d like to continue on this path after my reign but I’ll want to still be involved in a way. I recently got involved in fashion and it would be nice to have prospective Queens as well as reigning Queens amongst my clientele.

     

    What’s your message to other contestants you competed with

    My message is that they should strive to be better versions of themselves as this will be an edge not just in a competition but in life in general.

     

    Who do you give thanks to?

    I give thanks ultimately to God. He surrounded me with very amazing and supportive family and friends.

     

     Where do you see yourself in the next few years?

    In few years to come I hope to have been grounded and making waves in the fashion industry.

     

  • Up for the Crown: Farai Ndlovu

    Up for the Crown: Farai Ndlovu

    Name is Farai Ndlovu, I am  19 years of Age, I attended most of my  primary days at Basa Knowledge is Virtue and attended  High school at Queens High School. I matriculated in 2021 and went to further my studies at the University of Pretoria where I am currently a 2nd year student studying towards becoming a Clinical psychologist, From Grade 10-12. I was a media monitor at my school. In Primary school i used to Ahletics, Soccer girls and chess and in High school i did athletics, tennis and chess. Last year, in my first year i was a chosen as Class Representative and Won Chef certificate at my Residence in Second place.

     

    My love and Passion towards wanting to become a Clinical psychologist is because naturally i am a person who loves helping people especially mentally because that is something i can relate to as well and this is why i am also a mental health advocate because people’s mental health is so important to me. Not everyone is able to get that kind of help or educated about it. I believe tackling mental health issues can have solve others social issues we experience in the world, it all starts within the mind.

     

    My hobbies are Dance and Modeling. I started modeling in primary school pageants and that is when my love for modeling developed. What inspired me to start modeling is that it is not just about the glitz and glam but it also focuses on helping the community at large and when i saw it has something i love doing which is giving back to the community i was inspired because not only do i love the giving part but i also love being on stage and being a role model to my peers

     

    The challenges I have faced as a semi-finalist included finances but because of the passion driven in me for modeling I learnt they are so many ways to fundraise and raise money for donations, selling and hosting an event that is how i tackled that challenge

     

     If I win in the Miss teen Universe pageant I want to carry on pushing my advocacies which are mental health and Women Empowerment. Teenage Suicide is another leading pandemic and I want to create a platform where people can express their emotions and create mental health awareness and with Women empowerment I want to show young women like me that it doesnt matter the background you come from, if you dream and believe it with all your heart it will be a success. I feel women capabilities are underestimated in society and i feel it is time we are given a chance to show amd step into our power

     

    From the Miss teen Universe Pageant i have learnt to be authentically myself, i also learnt that you dont have to have money in order to be able to give you could just give something you no more wear or just your time it could mean alot to someone. I learnt some good communication skills when i approached strangers asking for votes or looking for sponsors and good entrepreneurship skills in fundarising money for my journey.

     

    IG: farai__ndlovu FB: Farai Ndlovu Email: ndlovufarairejoice@gmail.com

    Miss teen Universe South Africa is a girl child empowerment pageant which aims empowerment young girls to be the vest version of themselves, to inspire and be a role model to the youth.

    IG: farai__ndlovu

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    Email: ndlovufarairejoice@gmail.com

  • Model’s Profile: Emmaculate Muganhu

    Model’s Profile: Emmaculate Muganhu

    Emmaculate Muganhu

    Age: 20

    Freelancer

    Waist size 28

    Height 1.75

    Location Mbare national

    She started modeling last year at the age of 19 simply because it allowed her to express herself freely “it’s like a work activity that deals with artistic forms and designs and it also allows me to express myself freely she said.

    Besides modeling Emmaculate is into Acting and writing. “Well, in the next three years  I see myself as a valuable  and a more knowledgeable model contributing to the growth of the industry.” She confidently said when we asked her where she sees herself in the next few years.

    Her message to other models was “stay positive, work hard, and success will be knocking on your door. Have faith in yourself and God too.  Everything seems impossible until it is done, so never give up no matter what”

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  • All about Miss Golden Heart South Africa

    All about Miss Golden Heart South Africa

    The Miss Golden Heart South Africa is a platform created by Isipho Madondile for young girls aged 7-19 to influence and bring about positive change in their personal lives, young aspiring women, and communities all over South Africa since 2021.

     

    This platform originates in the Eastern Cape in East London and every year we crown new Queens from across South Africa and recently we crowned Entle Ndzakana (10), Alungile Sobetwa (14) and Linamandla Matiso (17) along the newly crowned Face of the brand, Zuza Dyantjies (13) and they all accepted their crowns in front of a roaring crowd of over 150 people, consisting of family members, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers.

     

    The Miss Golden Heart South Africa 2022 coronation was hosted by a radio host Silk Damoyi, and Azola Vanda who kept the crowd entertained with their amazing humor and cameras flashing trying to keep up with their enchanting outfits. The judging panel consisted of public figures such as Mr. Sonwabile Gingqishe who is an international multi-award-winning model, actor, and head of PR at Sonwabile PR Agency and Our Future Talent Management, and Hlonela Mrwetyana who is a TV host at Honey Africa TV and current Preteen Universe 2022, with Prudent Ludidi as a guest speaker as well as social butterfly known as Bubblesworld.

     

    Befitting of such an occasion, it was of significance that they invite an inspirational act like Hlonela Mrwetyana to grace the stage and deliver a performance of her latest offering “Shiki Shiki”

     

    All the 3 queens walked away with cash prizes, a boat cruise trip, photoshoot, Hotel sleepover, restaurant outings, a fully paid trip to Durban for two nights, and swimming costumes sponsored by Bathing Babe.

     

    The Directors of Miss Golden Heart South Africa, Miss Isipho Madondile and the Managing Director, Siyamamkela Wanga kept the emphasis on how symbolic the title is to beauty queens and how it gives recognition to those who have made a difference in people’s lives through charitable works around their local communities as charity work.

     

    The event was brought to a close, with a heartfelt speech by Siyamamkela Wanga “The event was a huge success, and  I am very overwhelmed by the improvement of the event in comparison to last year’s. The event went beyond our expectations and we hope to attract more sponsorships and partnerships as we plan on growing bigger and having a full pact in the entire country from 2023..”

  • Miss Teen Glam South Africa Crowned

    Miss Teen Glam South Africa Crowned

    On the 10th of December on roads led to Blairgowrie recreational center, Ranburg South Africa where there was a search for a New Queen. Nine young teens had to battle for this crown and only one could become the Queen and 2 will become 1st and 2nd Princesses.


    The crowning event was elegantly decorated and looked absolutely amazing and matched the theme and mood for the pageant. There was a red carpet and the audience had decorated seats

    In an event that ended late night, the 14 year old Chamaine emerged the Queen and Constance Mandisa became the first Princess whilst France Manakana became the second Princess.


    “Winning the pageant made me feel confident and now I have more than knowledge to inspire as that’s my aspiration” said the New Queen Chamaine Raedani.

    To other contestants Charmaine said “you are a queen and you should be proud of how far you went with the pageant. You should continue leading as a queen and when you fall, you stand, dust yourself and try again, now you know what to do ,what not to do and in what way”.


    In the near future Charmaine sees herself winning Miss Teen Universe representing South Africa well . She also sees herself as the founder of a Junior’s Pageant as she believes that if we are taught self love from a young age we will grow knowing who we are ,what our capabilities are and achieve great accomplishments.


    Charmaine also aspires to inspire many young girls to become the best versions of themselves and she believes in women empowerment, equality and that beauty has no definition but you define your own beauty

  • Constance Mandisa – Miss Teen Glam South Africa Finalist

    Constance Mandisa – Miss Teen Glam South Africa Finalist

    1. Who is Constance
      I am the beautiful beam of light, Mbonani Constance, a 17 years old young Queen from Mpumalanga, KwaMhlanga. I am kind, brave, BOLD and GLAMOROUS. Confidence is my middle name. I carry the queen ship qualities, personality, confidence and beauty. Not just beauty by a pretty face, but beauty by a pretty heart, a pretty soul and a pretty mind. A LEARDER IS PART OF WHO I AM.
    2. What inspired me to Join the pageant?
      Growing up in a community full of young girls from disadvantaged backgrounds who lack confidence of how powerful they are and how capable they can achieve great accomplishments inspired me to enter this pageant because I believe that it will give me a platform to be a catalyst of change and a voice of hope to these young girls and inspire them that they can be the sparkle they dream to be.
    3. Hobbies
      My hobbies include reading, it empowers me to empathize with other people and it keeps me motivated. My other hobbies are, Journaling, finding ways of self improvement, researching on the current issue besetting people and finding ways to bring about change on these issues.
    4. What will I do if I win Miss Teen Glam SA
      I will use this platform to inspire many girls out there to believe in their capabilities of achieving their goals and to motivate young women to create their own financial freedom through entrepreneurship and other fields they want to foray in. I believe that lack of finance is one of the greatest issues besetting our people today and I want to use this platform to be a catalyst of change and an inspiration to these women to be their own boss but above all I will carry this title with utmost dignity, pride, honour and joy in everything that I do as it is not only a pageant title but a great responsibility.
    5. How my journey has been like
      It has been a great opportunity I’m forever grateful for. Miss Teen Glam is one of the pageants that have helped shape the view of myself, to be a resourceful and an ambitious being I’ve always been. Not only has it knocked doors of empowerment but also boosted up my confidence, networking, perseverance and resilience
    6. My motto
      There is something that is not out there and I need to put it out there
  • The Constant Pursuit Of Excellence

    The Constant Pursuit Of Excellence

    Article by Kudakwashe Muganu

     

    Lucia Litshani is a 21-year-old young black confidence woman brought up in a small village of Ha Mashau Doli, Limpopo. She is doing Bachelor degree of Sport Coaching. “My upbringing was hard yet full of love and joy. We were raised by a wonderful grandmother and l learnt to be responsible at an early age, “she says. Thank God, she was signed by Coreclear Modelling agency whereby she is groomed and mentored. She used to create fake plastic high heels so that she can learn how to walk on such kind of shoes. Everything would occur at the backyard of the house. She would programme herself to view trees and crops as multitude of people cheering her and screaming while she is walking on the stage.

    She was using wood stick as microphone and empty bottles will be awards. Many people thought l was crazy but my dreams comes into reality – l am now a model. “I boldly approached Khodani Mudau (the founder of Coreclear agent) and she agreed to work with me. This is how the journey started and the rest is history.”, she says.

     

    What Lucia lives by

    My motto in life is that there is no magic in the world of success. I believe that greatness is pursued not only desired. It is a personal commitment you can make for yourself. I am kind of a person who does not like to take short cuts or leave the project half done because it will produce unpleasing outcomes at the end of the day.

     

     

     

  • Giving Back

    Giving Back

     

    Mbulaheni Tshinanne Zaidah is a self-motivated woman who is ready to make an impact in the society. She is doing Bachelor of Arts at university of Venda. She is a founder of Tshinanne Integrity Foundation which helps less privileged young girls with sanitary towels. On top of that, she is a volunteer as an AIME mentor helping grade 12 learners to pass their matric and she is also registered as a peer helper at the University of Venda, where she assist  students who have family, academic and relationship issues. The youth of South Africa must have a clear vision of where they are going in their lives. We are living in a country which has got a lot of ladders to climb in the global community and we are not going to climb it by doing things the same way. Mbulaheni firmly believes that the future of tomorrow lies in the hands of youth. Youth are the leaders of tomorrow. It is important to equip young folks to be innovative, to think critically and to understand the world around them.

    “l always tell people that l am not in the modelling industry to showcase my beauty, my confidence or intelligence. I am an agent of success who is representing other girls who cannot believe in themselves”, she says. She realised that there is no one coming to save girls from life challenges but it requires any female who is strong enough to cover the gap.