The Award-Winning enterprenuer Ditebogo Shibambo, is a South African entrepreneur who has achieved great success by selling her own branded products.
Her story began back in 2021 when Covid-19 was attacking our country and many people’s job were at the edge of the grave. Ditebogo refused to bask when she knew she can do something, with the little she had. We all start somewhere. She started her secret ingredients achaar business, a South African’s favourite pickled condiment, to make some extra money with just R500. Her achaar, D’s delicious achaar became popular that she decided to expand her business, adding D’s delicious mineral water, chilli sauce and ice-pops to her product line. With hard work and determination, she has built a thriving business that continues to grow and expand.
Ditebogo Shibambo is a shining example of what can be achieved with hard work, grit and consistency. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, she has built a successful business selling her own branded products. From humble beginnings selling achaar from her home, she founded Shibambo Holdings, and she shows no signs of slowing down. With passion and the will to succeed, she has overcome the odds to become a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere.
Ditebogo’s journey as an entrepreneur is inspiring. When she first started out, she had no idea that her small business would grow to the size it is today. She started with a very little amount of money, but she was determined to make her business a success. She started by selling achaar to friends and family door-to-door, and soon word of mouth spread about her delicious product. She began getting orders from all over Mashashane and she knew she was onto something special, today supplying over 12 stores in Mashashane,Moletjie and Seshego township. However, she faced many challenges along the way.
Ditebogo faced few difficulties, like any other business. However, she persevered and eventually found a way to overcome the challenges. She used social media to connect with other entrepreneurs who had faced similar challenges, and she learned from their experiences, and her own mistakes. She also took the time to research the market and find the right target for her needs.
Ditebogo is the co-founder of Mashashane Youth Hope Givers, working closely with two Mashashane best Enterprenuers, Tshepo Koma and Mpho Matlatle. The organisation does wonders in the village and never cease to amaze us, donating school uniform and sanitary pads to those in need. Ditebogo is indeed an enterprenuer to love and follow with assurance.
“In 2022, My fellow business owner friend, Tshepo Minyuku of LaBridge Wines and myself took it upon ourselves to attend a business seminar in Polokwane that was hosted frequently by Mr. Clifford Pitjeng of Pitjeng & Sons Projects (Pty) Lty. We learnt how to personally grow in the industry without entirely depending on anyone. We learnt about the importance of branding, marketing and making our products the actual product, to name a few.” she said. Ditebogo’s advice on owning a business and branding, she says; “A business without branding is an item, and a product when it is branded. Wear your brand, eat your brand, live your brand”. She nodded.
The enterprenuer tells The Reddot that becoming one of the best Female Enterprenuer from the rural Mashashane was not a rushed decision. She took her own path and pace, and came alright. Year 2024, Shibambo Holdings introduced yet another service, grass cutting. “Walking around my hood on rain seasons, lots of people in my neighbourhood were filled of curiosity as to where to get a professional grasscutter, and I decided to bless my neighbours with a professional and affordable grass cutting service creating 2 jobs and counting”. Said Ditebogo.
Ditebogo says she is not after fame, but greatness, creating jobs and been an inspiration to those who follow her footsteps. She says that; ” although running a business is challenging and comes with it’s problems, one just got to persevere, keep their head high and believe that all shall be well. “Believing in myself and ignoring the negative feedback and comments from people around me, worked wonders for me. I know what I want afterall and I’m focused on working towards my goals”.
“My D’s delicious products goes with any meal. Whether you’re a Kasi food lover, eastern food worm, my products dwels in deliciously”Ditebogo concluded.
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