Blessing Mashangwa
| Blessing Mashangwa | |
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| Born | Blessing Mazvongi February 5, 1980 Mutare, Zimbabwe |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 👔 Employer | Oceane Holdings |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Upenyu Mashangwa |
Blessing Mashangwa is a Zimbabwean businesswoman who is founder and Operations Director of the largest cosmetics network in Zimbabwe, Oceane Holdings. She is regarded as one of the influential women in Zimbabwe[1][2].[3][4][5]
Early life background[edit]
Blessing Mashangwa was born in the eastern part of Zimbabwe, in the remote rural area of Chigodogora village. Mrs. Blessing Mashangwa holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Business Administration from Thames University which she obtained through Milpark Business School in South Africa.
Career Background[edit]
Her Journey in business started at the age of 22. At that time She was the first woman to be given sole distributorship of Avon Cosmetics in Zimbabwe when Avon was officially launched at Meikles hotel in February 2002. From the experience she had gained from Avon, she decided to start her own brand. Oceane Cosmetics was birthed in 2005 under the Women Arise Network (WAN)[6].
Women Empowerment notable role[edit]
During the time Oceane was launched, there were several other companies that were distributing cosmetics in Zimbabwe and all these companies required capital to stock products. She understood the economic challenges that many of the Zimbabwean women were facing and capital was a huge barrier to their success. Mrs Blessing Mashangwa then became the first in Zimbabwe to advance her products without capital to those who could produce proof of residence and copy of I.D Identity papers. 33 women responded and became the first Oceane distributors, within six months the number of agents had gone up to 150 distributors. At the moment, over 4000 agents are a part of the Oceane network and are distributing them all over the country. Oceane cosmetics then spread into Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana and South Africa. Oceane Holdings was awarded numerous awards in 2017 alone including an award From CSR Zimbabwe were the company was recognised for making reasonable change within the country of Zimbabwe.[7][8][9][10]
Philanthropy[edit]
Tabitha Foundation[edit]
As part of her Social Responsibility, Mrs Mashangwa launched a charity organisation in March 2016 which is fully funded by her and her husband Upenyu Mashangwa, known as Tabitha Foundation This foundation helps people in dire need of food and basic groceries. Every month Mrs Blessing Mashangwa makes time to visit the under privileged and giving them food. For her charity work she was awarded a doctorate in philanthropy by the International institute of Philanthropy.
Awards and Recognition[edit]
- The Leader in the Women in Entrepreneurship Sector (MEGA FEST AWARD)
- Women's Top Business Leader of the Year Award - Special Recognition in Entrepreneurial Excellence (WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP AWARDS)
- Women's Top Leadership Excellence Brand of the Year Award (WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP AWARDS)
- Businesswoman of the year award,(Zimbabwe Business Awards.)
- Doctorate in Philanthropy awarded by the International institute of Philanthropy.
References[edit]
- ↑ Herald, The. "Mashangwa: Fragrance connoisseur with golden heart". The Herald.
- ↑ "Brains behind Oceane Collection Perfumes". H-Metro.
- ↑ "Top sales women honoured | ZBC News Online".
- ↑ Herald, The. "Zimpapers to host BoldAds Events Women's Masterclass Luncheon". The Herald.
- ↑ "Zimbabwe's most influential wives #263Chat". Search Zimbabwe.
- ↑ comments, 3 April 2017 3:55PM • 2. "Oceane Perfumes stronger than ever". DailyNews Live.
- ↑ News, The Sunday. "Cosmetics firm empowers women". The Sunday News.
- ↑ "Oceane grows in leaps and bounds". October 23, 2011.
- ↑ "Zimbabwe's most influential wives #263Chat". October 17, 2017 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Oceane empowerment programmes to benefit many". March 16, 2017.
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