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Women taking the lead in business

Women's Month has been jam-packed with interviews and profiles of top businesswoman across sectors, but we have a few more coming your way before August draws to a close.

I chatted to Lindy Levy, the owner and chef of quaint Cape Town eatery Cooked on how she adds a modern twist to traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean recipes passed down through four generations of women in her family.

Tania Morgan-Weyer, the MD of Promeal, which manufacturers popular pet food brands Boss and Petley's, describes some of the struggles she's encountered on her journey up the corporate ladder and offers an empowering Women's Month message.

We also interview Aisha Pandor, co-founder of SweepSouth, shortly after being named one of South Africa's most inspiring women in tech. Yet another addition to her impressive list of accolades.

In other must-read news this week, Google and Walmart team up to take on Amazon, South Africa's first craft gin club launches and Lynette Hundermark outlines what retailers need to know about delivering a true omnichannel experience.

Happy reading!

Lauren Hartzenberg
Retail Editor: Bizcommunity.com



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