This week’s Women Invigorating then Nation (WIN) convention hosted by the Women Entrepreneurs Business Council, is expected to give delegates the chance to learn and network with women from across the micro to corporate level. WEBC Chairperson, Eseta Nadakuitavuki says “women in Fiji can expect this Convention to be an esteemed annual event for women […]
On the eve of 8 March, International Women’s Day, Pacific women and youth entrepreneurs have learnt how they can promote the right to information (RTI) to grow their business and contribute to sustainable development. A series of RTI Advocacy Workshops was conducted as part of the RTI knowledge series by the University of the South […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti What began as a dance crew formed for an international competition in New Zealand and America in 2019, is now a fully-fledged hip-hop dance company in Fiji, MATA. Tevita Tobeyaweni, the 26-year-old Navosa highlander and MATA founder, saw vast possibilities for hip-hop in Fiji after performing at the World Hip Hop Championships […]
By UNCDF The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is partnering with Fiji-based startup, Cyber Food, to assist the online food delivery company revamp its website and offer a new digital payment solution for its growing customer base. Since 2018 Cyber Food has provided customers with a convenient, safe and secure way to order food from […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Temesia Tuicaumia is a humble individual with an upbeat personality and an entrepreneur who owns his own consultancy firm, the founder of an educational institution, an influencer, and a marketing specialist. His clothing brand Temesia.Co was developed during his travels when he realised he needed to wear something warmer than a “sulu […]
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Fiji’s creative arts industry has undergone significant change during the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing people to realise the potential of online shopping and opening a window of opportunity for small and medium sized entrepreneurs (SMEs). A veteran of over two decades in the fashion industry, Rosie Emberson-Semisi says while there are new opportunities, […]
Academy for Women Entrepreneur (AWE) members has the chance to put their skills to the test in Suva today at the AWEsome Fiji Holiday Fair at Thurston Gardens. AWE is a U.S. Government-funded program that provides women entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and networks needed to start and grow successful businesses. Nearly 300 Fijian women […]
A dynamic young social impact entrepreneur, Sagufta Janif, is making waves with her innovative ideas, strong views on the global waste crisis and efforts to support the economic empowerment of young people and women through her Fiji business, Fusion Hub. Here are some highlights from Sagufta’s discussion with Pacific Makete’s Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti. Bula Sagufta, can […]
The iTaukei Trust Fund Board (TTFB) and the Market Development Facility are to work together to support iTaukei and Rotuman Micro Small and Medium Enterprises to build business management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills. They say capital and technical operational challenges have “deterred and staggered iTaukei and Rotuma entrepreneurial ambitions” and that through the establishment of […]
The Global Green Growth Institute this week launched the Pacific Green Entrepreneurs Network (PGEN) today, a multi-year, multi-million-dollar program funded by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) to support entrepreneurs in Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu. Speaking at the launch, Ali Al-Dabbagh, Deputy Director General for Planning pledged: “that our team […]
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