Thembe Khumalo

Thembe Khumalo is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur, media practitioner, brand-builder, business growth and personal development coach. Quotes We are in healthcare and operate as an NGO. We serve the needs of the community in Zimbabwe and work through home visits, hospitals, community clinics, mobile clinics and also walk-ins calling into our premises. We have provided support and training over the years to professional from all over Africa and as far afield as Canada, the US and the UK. The organization was started by Maureen Butterfield, whose daughter was dying of cancer. She recognized that the support systems she needed were not available in here, so she founded the organisation as Island Hospice. Last year we changed the name to Island Hospice & Healthcare to reflect the expansion of our services and the dynamism of our teams. Zimbabwe is poised to thrive, if we could only get out of the political quagmire we find ourselves in. Rich in natural resources, with an innovative educated and hardworking workforce, all we need here is an enabling environment, and the economy will soar Thembe Khumalo speaks on Island Hospice & Healthcare We help entrepreneurial leaders and their businesses achieve clarity, visibility, and growth using effective brand and communication strategies. We show them how best to use media, PR, advertising and social media to achieve their business goals. I recognized that many small businesses struggle with marketing and branding. They have great ideas but can't always get them to the people who need to hear about them. With my background in advertising and more than 20 years in the media space I knew I could help them without putting them through the intimidating process of dealing with a big advertising agency. I wanted to create a service that would be relaxed, respectful and rewarding on both sides. You can get 20 years worth of experiential knowledge relevant to African markets. Having worked in every aspect of media, I know just how the sector works and I can help you get the best value, not just for now, but for the future of your business. I have run both big and small businesses in public and private sectors as well as the not-for-profit sector. I am very familiar with the challenges that start-ups face, having run a couple myself. Having worked in every aspect of media, I know just how the sector works and I can help you get the best value, not just for now, but for the future of your business. Brandbuilder is set to become a regional powerhouse when it comes to the media and branding space. With the help of technology, we are able to reach and service clients all over Africa, and we have a flexible model that keeps our expenses low. Thembe Khumalo speaks on helping small businesses to grow their brands through great communication