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I held the woodcarving of a giraffe gently in my hands. It was carved so expertly that even the brown mane was visible. I was determined to ensure this artistic fabulous and loft giraffe would stroll around the world. That would only be possible if I sold the giraffe, together with various other African curios and handicrafts to a global market.

It was early 1989 and I was 19 years old. Although I had already secured my first job as an accounting clerk and export officer, my mind was constantly exploring business ideas. Two years later in 1991, these ideas crystallised into an African curio and handicraft business.