After building a successful career as an engineer in the oil and gas industry, Mpho Mohaswa of Burgersfort, in Limpopo, made a successful foray into business by founding Precious and Pearl Brands in 2017.
The company specialises in locally crafted ginger beer, Ghemere, which is a concentrate and ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverage that many South African households love to serve during special occasions.
“I wanted something that would allow me family time and work flexible hours. Starting a business just made sense.
“This was an opportunity for me to revive many people’s emotions and childhood memories,” Mohaswa said.
This venture is rooted in her commitment to preserving a traditional ginger beer recipe, which she realised many citizens no longer passed on to younger generations.
Mohaswa’s business has won several awards, including the Firstwatch Entrepreneur Challenge, Ekurhuleni Festival of Ideas, Nedbank Business Ignite and the Fabulous Women Awards. She was also listed among the Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans in 2021.
Mohaswa also initiated a programme called Power Girls aimed at empowering young women in local communities.
Her band exhibited its products at a major food expo in Dubai at the end of last month.
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