摘要
Passion and courage are key to entrepreneurial success in Africa, says airline industry pioneer Sibongile Reloyce Sambo, who was once rejected by airline companies as a stewardess because she was not tall enough. But later, she made a name for herself by starting her own air charter company, SRS Aviation, in 2004. A novice who wouldn＇t get bank loans but still managed to raise the money from her mother and aunt＇s pension funds, the South African entrepreneur became a success story, especially for breaking into what was essentially a male stronghold. The 42-year-old talks about her recipe for success and future plans to ChinAfrica reporters Sudeshna Sarkar and Liu Jian.
Passion and courage are key to entrepreneurial success in Africa, says airline industry pioneer Sibongile Reloyce Sambo, who was once rejected by airline companies as a stewardess because she was not tall enough. But later, she made a name for herself by starting her own air charter company, SRS Aviation, in 2004. A novice who wouldn＇t get bank loans but still managed to raise the money from her mother and aunt＇s pension funds, the South African entrepreneur became a success story, especially for breaking into what was essentially a male stronghold. The 42-year-old talks about her recipe for success and future plans to ChinAfrica reporters Sudeshna Sarkar and Liu Jian.
