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When we share our testimony, our life inspires faith and courage in others. Here you can find testimonies and stories of our Ziwani community finding and living out their marketplace calling.

Diversity Feeds Growth: What Funders Can Learn from Farming
  • Community Contribution
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  • Explainer

By Jesudamilare Adesegun-David

Jesudamilare Adesegun-David, CEO and Co-founder of Ennovate Labs, explores how monocropping in agriculture can reflect our narrow approach to the investment landscape, especially in Africa. Drawing parallels to God's creation in the Garden of Eden, he advocates for diversified investments that promote holistic flourishing and thriving ecosystems.

When we reflect on God's original design, we can actually receive insights into business and investment strategy.

Competition vs. Collaboration
  • At the Lake
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  • Panel Discussion

By Tony Davis, Taiwo 'Dayo-Abatan and Musyoki Muindi

In this episode, Competition vs. Collaboration, recorded live at Ziwani's At The Lake, accomplished business leaders share profound insights into how they navigate the real dynamics of competing and collaborating, while faithfully pursuing God’s calling in the way they build and steward their businesses.

Balancing Pricing, Profit & Purpose
  • At the Lake
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  • Panel Discussion

By Sammy Rabolele, Victoria Ibhawa, Emmanuel Trinity

In this episode, recorded live at Ziwani's At The Lake, accomplished business leaders Sammy Rabolele, Victori Ibhawa and Emmanuel Trinity share their profound insights on Balancing Pricing, Profit & Purpose, delving into the tensions of staying profitable, yet fulfuling their God-given purpose in business.

How To Exercise Power As A Redemptive Leader
  • Ecosystem Features
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  • Keynote Speech

By Jonathan Wilson

At this Business Co event hosted by Common Ground Constantiaberg in Cape Town, Jonathan Wilson argues that the task of leadership is not to exercise power by controlling people and assets, but rather to unleash creative power through others – for the good of the world. Focusing on four dimensions of power (purpose, trust, discipline and sacrifice) he explains why harnessing these dimensions are key to the life of any successful leader.

Resourcing Young Professionals For Global Gospel Impact
  • Ecosystem Features
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  • Interview

By Jason Watson and Tommy Lee

In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson sits down with Tommy Lee, CEO of Resource Global, to explore the intersection of faith and work. Tommy shares his inspiring journey from business to ministry, how Resource Global equips young Christian professionals to be catalysts for gospel impact in their cities, and why he believes workplace discipleship is critical for global mission today. He also offers practical advice on stewarding influence, building meaningful partnerships, and taking the first small step toward kingdom impact – wherever you are.

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DLD Series

Prioritising Healthy Rhythms
  • Doing Leadership Differently (DLD)
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  • Testimony

By Lerato Thekiso

As a seasoned attorney and business owner, Lerato Thekiso is convinced that leading a business well starts with leading yourself well. She highlights the importance of prioritising healthy rhythms, while recognising that different seasons in life and leadership bring their own realities to the table.

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DLD Series

Creating A Culture Of Trust And Appreciation
  • Doing Leadership Differently (DLD)
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  • Testimony

By Minah Koela

Minah Koela stepped into the leadership role at Beautiful Gate SA in October 2019 – and suddenly found herself having to earn the trust of her team (and the surrounding communities) during the Covid-19 crisis. Her determination and galvanising leadership in this season serve as a lesson in building a healthy team culture.

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DLD Series

Developing The Next Generation Of Leaders
  • Doing Leadership Differently (DLD)
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  • Testimony

By Shawn Theunissen

Shawn Theunissen is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs with the skills, insight and access to market opportunities. Believing that a leader's ability to navigate a challenging work environment is key to not only running successful businesses, but also building a healthy society, he shares five lessons in meaningful mentorship and leadership development.

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DLD Series

Building Future-Fit Teams
  • Doing Leadership Differently (DLD)
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  • Testimony

By Phillipa Geard

Phillipa Geard, CEO of RecruitMyMom, shares the lessons she learned in building future-fit teams to enable a business’s longevity, sustainability and agility – qualities she says are essential for surviving the challenges of a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous business environment.

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DLD Series

Leading Through Transitions
  • Doing Leadership Differently (DLD)
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  • Testimony

By Pieter Faure

As CEO of Mergon, Pieter Faure has navigated multiple leadership changes as well as a company relocation. He discusses a few practical ways of guiding people through the significant changes brought about by these big decisions – while protecting a sense of unity and stirring excitement for the future. 

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DLD Series

Anchoring Action In Your Local Context
  • Doing Leadership Differently (DLD)
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  • Testimony

By Jacques de Vos

Jacques de Vos is the CEO of Mezzanine, a South African company that delivers digital solutions to other companies doing business in Africa. Based on the experience of working in 12 countries, he explores why it is so important to anchor business decisions, solutions, products and services in the local context, especially in unfamiliar markets.

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DLD Series

Orchestrating Creativity
  • Doing Leadership Differently (DLD)
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  • Testimony

By Gideon Galloway

Gideon Galloway, CEO of King Price insurance, points out that when companies are new, small, and unburdened by corporate bureaucracy, they can quickly execute on decisions and try new things. He challenges business leaders is to adopt a management style that gives their employees the freedom to be creative, even as the business grows in size and complexity.

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DLD Series

Navigating Cultural Conflict
  • Doing Leadership Differently (DLD)
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  • Testimony

By Afrika Mhlophe

Highlighting some of the challenges caused by cultural complexity in the workplace, Afrika Mhlophe also suggests a few practical strategies for successfully navigating these. He encourages business leaders to intentionally focus on creating cultural alignment across the business – preventing diversity from becoming a divisive force and instead leveraging it as a strength.

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DLD Series

Responding To Complexity
  • Doing Leadership Differently (DLD)
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  • Testimony

By Brendan Smith

Previously a captain in the British Army, Brendan Smith relates how his experiences in Afghanistan taught him how to lead a team in a situation where anything could go wrong. He shares valuable insights into how to prepare for (and respond to) high-stakes complexity in a business environment.

Practical Strategies for Leading Organizational Culture from a Kingdom Perspective
  • At the Lake
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  • Panel Discussion

By Marion Wanyoike, Peter Mukiibi, Keri-Leigh Paschal and Godman Akinlabi

In this episode, recorded live at Ziwani's At The Lake, accomplished business leaders Marion Wanyoike, Peter Mukiibi, Keri-Leigh Paschal and Godman Akinlabi share their profound insights on the concept of Kingdom Culture, delving into how we as business leaders can create strategies to ensure that we lead our organisations and teams from a Kingdom perspective.

Navigating Uncertainty in Business with Biblical Wisdom
  • Connect Event
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  • Panel Discussion

By Stephen Kaggwa Lwanga, Maggi Kaddu Baliddawa, Zerubabel Junior Kwebiiha & Juliet Kasiita

A Ziwani Regional Connect event offering practical insights on how to lean on Biblical principles when things don’t go as planned. Recognising that the current landscape is particularly tough, the panellists share how the Bible's wisdom has guided them through difficult seasons, providing valuable perspectives for you and your business.

Navigating Uncertainty in Business with Biblical Wisdom
  • Connect Event
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  • Keynote Speech

By Irene Kauma

Irene Kauma, Senior Private Secretary to the First Lady of Uganda, has experienced her share of failure in business. To those who have tried everything and lost hope, her gracious and perceptive keynote address at the Ziwani Regional Connect in Kampala offers encouragement for the future.

Navigating Uncertainty In Business With Biblical Wisdom
  • Connect Event
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  • Panel Discussion

By Charmaine Smith, Sammy Rabolele, Marietjie McAlpine and Tony Davis

A Ziwani Regional Connect event offering practical insights on how to lean on Biblical principles when things don’t go as planned. Recognising that the current landscape is particularly tough, the panellists share how the Bible's wisdom has guided them through difficult seasons, providing valuable perspectives for you and your business.

Navigating Uncertainty in Business with Biblical Wisdom
  • Connect Event
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  • Keynote Speech

By Lerato Thekiso

In her keynote address at the Ziwani Regional Connect in Gauteng, Lerato Thekiso dives into the deep end of how to navigate uncertainty as a business leader. Recognising that times of challenge and controversy test our core beliefs, she offers three practical ways to respond. Lerato is a seasoned attorney, a certified Director, and has recently completed her Master's in Anti-Corruption and Diplomacy through the United Nations Institute of Training and Research.

Navigating Uncertainty In Business With Biblical Wisdom
  • Connect Event
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  • Panel Discussion

By Ashton Fourie, Callista Greeff, Phillipa Geard and Reinhold Titus

At this Ziwani Regional Connect event, four seasoned entrepreneurs discuss their experiences of navigating uncertainty when business doesn't go as planned. They share how the Bible's wisdom can guide us through these difficult seasons, providing valuable perspectives for you and your business when circumstances are tough.

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(2 Timothy 2:2)