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Lokko, too, is a graduate of a
2006 RBI seminar. “The program
and vision of Ron Brown
is excellent because empowerment
is needed to push Africa
forward,” she says. “Before
attending the RBI training
seminars, I had almost reached
a point where I did not see
my company going forward. It
had almost stagnated, and I
did not know what to do.” Now she has identified problems
and formed solutions, which have included selling one of her
stations and diversifying the operations. “I am on top of my
business,” she says.
 Creation of a $2 million endowment for the RBI has ensured
that African business leaders like Munna and Lokko continue
to get the training and skills they need to succeed. The RBI
remains committed to broad-based sustainable development
and increasing opportunities for trade between Africa and the
United States and in the near future Europe and Asia, too. It is
transforming the vision of Ron Brown – “to create opportunities
for people of every race, social class, and nation” – into a
practical legacy of implementation and tangible achievements
across Africa.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
“As an entrepreneur, I have learned so much
from the RBI, and I am only a cog in a big wheel.
The more we all learn proper business planning,
strategies, and financial interpretation, the better
for the region.”
– Francis Maramwidze,
Zimbabwe, engineering and
hardware managing director
“I now understand how to integrate all aspects
of growing the business into a ‘brandable’ model.
The other benefit is networking and establishing
relationships in other countries through our RBI
classmates, particularly for export purposes.”
– Sandral Turner,
South Africa, compliance and business processes CEO
“We are still in business! Without RBI training
workshops, we certainly would not be here
today. Through RBI, we have created contacts
regionally and hope to be able to utilize these
contacts to develop new markets.”
– Resina Mandisodza,
Zimbabwe, health and beauty director
“Thank you RBI for opening my mind to start
a business. I spent almost six months looking
for a job until I was introduced to the business
world. I am now my own boss.”
– Peter Kambalame,
Malawi, trading food and beverages director
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