Vuuqa Lifestyle - April 2020

LIFESTYLE | THE PLUG TO AFRICA APRIL 2020 | ISSUE 5 ICONIC STYLE ALUTA SUNGLASSES INVESTMENT FASHION EZOKHETHO HEALTH & FITNESS BANTU URBANFAFNITANTEICSSS TECH THE ART OFRWEMOORTKEINLGY FREE Online Masterclass VUUQA.COM

o2  | Vuuqa Lifestyle - Vuuqa's Note VUUQA LIFESTYLE | THE PLUG TO AFRICA VUUQA'S NOTE Welcome to the latest issue of the Vuuqa Lifestyle e-Mag, your plug to African-owned brands and businesses. The Vuuqa Lifestyle e-Mag provides a digital platform where African-owned brands and businesses can showcase and promote their products and services, through a visual and well-curated narrative. We find ourselves in a weird space during these trying and uncertain times. Words like quarantine, self-isolation, lockdown and social distancing have become the norm in our vocabulary. When we watched the movie Contagion back in 2011, who would have thought that we would one day be living through the same horror movie?! So what does human interaction really look like in the era of isolation? Whether you're looking for entertainment, shopping, education and doing business, it will most likely be provided digitally. Our co-founder Horesia Nyawade will be hosting a free online masterclass on April 3rd, 2020 6:00 p.m. GMT +2. which will assist you with understanding how to create an online experience to keep your mind active. You may click on the link to register on page 6. We also focus on luxury fashion brands, fitness and technologies that can assist your productivity while working remotely. Learn the art of working remotely and doing it in style with Process Mechanic - Marang Marekimane. Get hip with African style from Aluta Sunglasses as they tell us about their iconic sunglasses brand. Learn about investment fashion pieces from Ezoketho.   Find out how Bantu Urban Fitness Fanatics organize health and wellness experiences which create a sense of belonging, and relief from mental health challenges. Enjoy the read and keep safe! Do you know of an African-owned brand or business the world is yet to discover? Or are you an African-owned brand or business looking to reach a bigger demographic? Email us on [email protected] or WhatsApp +27 68 254 2149 to enjoy your first feature offer of only R350. VUUQA VUUQA VUUQA_ VUUQA WWW.VUUQA.COM

Inside YOUR GUIDE TO THE ISSUE  04 ON THE COVER The Art of Working Remotely. Process Mechanic, Marang Marekimane, writes on 5 areas in your life where digital apps and tools can help you prepare for the new future of work and human interaction. 06 ALUTA Frames which were specially made to cater to the non-conformists. The ones who are willing to break free from the mould of conventional thinking and unapologetically express their unique, authentic and creative selves. 09 EZOKHETHO An African Luxury Brand which creates investment fashion pieces. 11 BANTU URBAN IMAGE: EZOKHETHO FITNESS FANATICS Bantu Urban Fitness Fanatics (BUFF) is all about encouraging active living, reconnecting with nature, each other and our authentic selves. o3  | Vuuqa Lifestyle - www.vuuqa.com

o4  | Vuuqa Lifestyle - The Art of Working Remotely The Art of Working Remotely Written by: Marang Marekimane WE WEREN’T READY! Definition: Coronacation: Travel ban being enforced from companies, schools, government, etc. due to the Coronavirus that’s forcing people to stay home and/or telework. (source Urban Dictionary). I bet a couple of weeks ago, some of How does one become productive IMAGE: CANVA you would have killed to work from when working from home? Here are home and have more time to spend the 5 ways you can use digital apps + 2. STAYING IN-TOUCH with your family. But definitely NOT tools to help you perfect the art of like this. Not as a mandatory working remotely. Keep the communication lines open requirement based on a pandemic and productive.  that’s threatening to end the world. 1. DOCUMENT AND UPDATE PROCESSES AND POLICIES Use Slack to create channels to Instead of a \"vacation\", you’ve found discuss projects with the whole team you’re experiencing high levels of Step 1: Policies or a small group. It connects to anxiety because of one reason or nearly 2000 other apps so most another: Until now, you, or the company you things can happen from one place. work for, probably didn’t have a policy The children are home, in need of in place for remote working. Update Alternatives to this include home-school training and your employee handbook using Flowdock, Typetalk. activities. Trainual. It turns every process, Your boss is STILL expecting you policy, and procedure in your business 3. STAYING ON-TRACK to deliver at the same optimum into a playbook. With this, the level. company culture and delivery How do I make sure my team delivers You stay alone and the minimum standards aren’t compromised. on time? human interaction is driving you nuts. Step 2: Processes Try Paymo, a tool that was designed And the worst one of them all, you to manage scheduling of tasks, time actually THINK it’s a real vacation Now may be a good time to start tracking & billing (covers all and aren’t being as productive as documenting your business processes. currencies).  you’d intended. Use Process Street to create templates and checklists that link to Alternative apps you may use to workflows.   manage teams remotely include Timely and Trello. 

o5  | Vuuqa Lifestyle - The Art of Working Remotely Keep the team organized with 5. SELLING REMOTELY IMAGE: CANVA dashboards, time-sheets, rosters and automated appointment updates. . Dilemma: I have a brick n mortar Marang Marekimane store and my customers can’t come www.bizprocessmechanics.co.za 4. MANAGING DISTRACTIONS to the shop anymore.  Did you know that it takes an Solution: Update your website to average of 24 minutes to regain your sell online. Increase your sales focus once you’ve lost it?  team’s efficiency by plugging in and activating Live Chat: a tool which Try Focuster to help you bounce allows your customers to ask back quicker. Focuster, is a tool that questions about the products.  was designed to help eliminate those distracted states, helping you What if I already have an online prioritize what really matters.  store? Recommended use: home-schooling Use Subbly to set up a subscription and work tasks. box for customers to get their regular supplies delivered. The Lock down has nothing on you, with the above information, you are now prepared for the new future of work and human interaction.

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ALUTA SUNGLASSES AFRICAN EXCELLENCE o7  | Vuuqa Lifestyle - www.vuuqa.com

o8  | Vuuqa Lifestyle - www.vuuqa.com DNARB REVOC ON THE COVER: @Iam_conniemore Styling: @Africayourtimeisnow “Our brand stands for African excellence” Ntsako narrates. “Our mission is to Reframe Africa, through “Our mission is to one frame, using one lens at a time. We plan on Reframe Africa, through achieving this through telling authentic stories of the one frame, using one lens continent’s timeless beauty,  abundant spirit of creativity and excellence”. at a time.\" Aluta derives its name from the Mozambican  This month’s Vuuqa Lifestyle eMag features Aluta: a liberation fighters’ slogan, “A luta continua. Vitória è unique and cutting-edge collection. They offer certa” which means ‘ The struggle continues. Victory is stylish, edgy, timeless and value-for-money frames, certain” which allow individuals to stand out from the crowd. The brand was founded by South African married In a world that thrives on conformity, their frames were couple, Desmond and Ntsako Maswanganyi in 2016. made to cater to the non-conformists. The ones who are They openly admit that they “draw a lot of inspiration willing to break free from the mould of conventional from African heroes and icons”. thinking and unapologetically express their unique, authentic and creative selves. Aluta’s frames give consumers Reframing the narrative of how Africa is seen by the options which they ordinarily wouldn’t have access to, or world whilst also changing the way we, as Africans, see even consider. ourselves stands at the top of the married couple’s agenda.

ICONIC STYLE- ALUTA SUNGLASSES Characteristics of an Aluta tribe member: Their cutting-edge frames can be found at: You have been exposed to high-end international brands Aluta Showroom- Cube, 9 The Straight, and seek a fresh, affordable, quality alternative.  Pineslopes You are quality not price-tag driven. You’re a lover of the finer things in life ie art, food, The Space- Rosebank, Menlyn, Gateway, fashion, music or travel.  Cavendish Mall, Canal Walk and Mall of You are a bold and expressive individual who has crafted Africa. an authentic sense of style. Aluta Showroom- Cube, 9 The Straight, When asked about their target market, Desmond responds Pineslopes “Aluta is more mindset and attitude driven. We wanted to cater to different styles and personalities hence our Miss Salon London- Morningside and different ranges which represent in Movements.” Parkhurst They currently stock the Coolkid Movement, Classic @alutasunglasses Aluta Sunglasses Movement, Retro-chic Movement,  Fashion Forward Movement, Nubian Movement and Special Edition - the www.alutasunglasses.co.za Opticals range. o9  | Vuuqa Lifestyle - www.vuuqa.com

INVESTMENT FASHION- EZOKHETHO 10  | Vuuqa Lifestyle - www.vuuqa.com

INVESTMENT FASHION- EZOKHETHO EZOKHETHO Celebrating diversity is the number one inspirational goal for this African Luxury Brand: Ezokhetho. Founded by Mpumelelo Dhlamini in 2018, Ezokhetho is a brand that caters to women who are looking for “investment pieces which can be worn endlessly”. “investment pieces which can be worn endlessly” In line with the Luxury theme, Mr. Dhlamini’s bespoke line can be found at the following retail outlets in South Africa: Burgundy Fly @ezokhetho @ezokhetho Tinflo Le Tintle, Hyde Park Victoria Yards, building 10 ezokhetho official www.ezokhetho.com 11  | Vuuqa Lifestyle - www.vuuqa.com

HEALTH & FITNESS - BUFF Bantu Urban Fitness Fanatics “Encouraging active living, reconnecting with nature, each other and our authentic selves” Bantu Urban Fitness Fanatics (BUFF) is a health and lifestyle brand which is all about “encouraging active living, reconnecting with nature, each other and our authentic selves” explains co-founder Zinhle. Zinhle Phakathi and Siphilile Khumalo are the co- founders and visionaries behind BUFF. a brand which they started with the aim of improving the quality of life and physical health of their fellow country people. The duo worked abroad and boast years of experience and expertise within the health and wellness industry. According to Miss Khumalo, “the BUFF hiking tribe celebrates diversity and boasts a healthy demographic mix of men and women, races, ethnicities and nationalities.” How do I know if the BUFF community is for me? You must be an individual who values and enjoys: Outdoor living  Connecting with new people Improving your health and stress levels 12  | Vuuqa Lifestyle - www.vuuqa.com

HEALTH & FITNESS - BUFF Their secondary target market are companies who care about employee wellness and/or who genuinely want to connect with their employees, to improve and strength team dynamics and performance. The next time you’re having a hard time finding company to explore your outdoor health and fitness desires, remember to reach out to the BUFF community. The tribe promises value by providing a safe experience, accompanied with a sense of social belonging and acceptance. Where can your customers find you? 9 Walter street, Rosebank Bantu urban fitness fanatics 2196 Bantu_urban_fitness_fanatics 0658925486/0764236469 www.bantuurbanfit.com @Bantu_urban_fitness_fanatics 13  | Vuuqa Lifestyle - www.vuuqa.com

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