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How Germain Jacobs turned retrenchment into a successful African homeware brand

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After being retrenched, Germain Jacobs turned adversity into opportunity by building Spases, a proudly African homeware brand. In this Women Crush Wednesday conversation with Carol Ofori, she shares her entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind her business, and why embracing African design and starting small can lead to big success.

29 Jul English South Africa Entertainment News

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