Siblings Chance Tubane and Patience Nduwawe are the founders of Tohoza, Rwanda's top online classified ad directory with some 9,000 visitors per day.
It's a family business —
Siblings Chance Tubane and Patience Nduwawe are the founders of Tohoza, Rwanda's top online classified ad directory with some 9,000 visitors per day.
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The young entrepreneurs have joined their talents to provide key information to Rwandans and bring connectivity to the country.
Connecting buyers to sellers —
The young entrepreneurs have joined their talents to provide key information to Rwandans and bring connectivity to the country.
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Currently, the siblings are Tohoza's only staff -- Tubane, a communications graduate, is in charging of marketing and PR campaigns, while her brother is handling IT issues.
Combining skills —
Currently, the siblings are Tohoza's only staff -- Tubane, a communications graduate, is in charging of marketing and PR campaigns, while her brother is handling IT issues.
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Tubane says the main motivation behind Tohoza is to present a positive image of Rwanda and give hope to its people.
Optimistic narrative —
Tubane says the main motivation behind Tohoza is to present a positive image of Rwanda and give hope to its people.
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Although is company is barely making a profit, its two founders have big plans for the future.
Looking ahead —
Although is company is barely making a profit, its two founders have big plans for the future.
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By next year, they aim to advance Tohoza so visitors can navigate its information without an internet connection, using the simplest of phones.
Making information accessible —
By next year, they aim to advance Tohoza so visitors can navigate its information without an internet connection, using the simplest of phones.
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