My name is Francisca Assenga, a tax consultant with over a decade of experience in the consultancy industry. I am the founder of AgileTax Insights, a platform where I leverage my expertise to unpack fiscal policies, economic trends, and regulatory frameworks, translating them into actionable insights that guide business leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders. I aim to collaborate with donor-funded initiatives and purpose-driven firms to raise awareness, facilitate workshops, and provide practical tools that help businesses grow sustainably while supporting policymakers and stakeholders in developing more effective and inclusive frameworks.
I am the Founder & CEO of Afrique Rising Trading in South Africa , an award winning Pan African Social Entrepreneur focusing on community development projects through mushroom capacitybuilding/training, farming, processing and circular economy, under the title " Reindustrializing communities through mushroom farming" a niche project aligned to 15 of tge 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and Africa Agenda 2063 Aspirations. I am driving this agenda "Reduce Aid, and Increase Trade" to create self reliance and sustainability through the mushroom industry, which can transform millions of lives in Africa.
I recently was honoured with Excellence in Leadership and Community Development Award at the British Council in Ghana, hostel by Imperial Network Group.
I am also the Founder and Chairman of Agroprocessors Association of Southern Africa, and Africa Head of Agriculture for the Informal Economy Development Forum.
I am the Founder & CEO of Afrique Rising Trading in South Africa , an award winning Pan African Social Entrepreneur focusing on community development projects through mushroom capacitybuilding/training, farming, processing and circular economy, under the title " Reindustrializing communities through mushroom farming" a niche project aligned to 15 of tge 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and Africa Agenda 2063 Aspirations. I am driving this agenda "Reduce Aid, and Increase Trade" to create self reliance and sustainability through the mushroom industry, which can transform millions of lives in Africa.
I recently was honoured with Excellence in Leadership and Community Development Award at the British Council in Ghana, hostel by Imperial Network Group.
I am also the Founder and Chairman of Agroprocessors Association of Southern Africa, and Africa Head of Agriculture for the Informal Economy Development Forum.
Proprietor of GreenFields Mixed Farm, a vibrant, small-to-medium scale farm practicing integrated farming with a strong emphasis on sustainable methods and food security. The farm combines dairy farming, goat rearing, poultry production, and crop cultivation to maximize productivity, income diversification, and soil fertility.
I am a passionate social entrepreneur and development practitioner dedicated to driving inclusive, sustainable economic growth in Lesotho through innovative agriculture, education, and community-based business initiatives. With a strong background in rural development, project design, and funding acquisition, I work closely with schools, farmers, and local leaders to create resilient income-generating projects that empower youth, women, and underserved communities.
My work includes the establishment of aeroponic potato farms, traditional poultry cooperatives, and community-integrated school enterprises, each with a focus on environmental sustainability, food security, and job creation.
Key Projects & Ventures:
- Maluti SkyRoot Farms: Climate-smart aeroponics farming for potato production in Lesotho's highlands.
- St. Philomena RC School Project: School-based potato aeroponics to combat rural poverty and improve school retention.
- Thaba-Khubelu Layers Farm: 5,000-layer poultry farm supplying eggs locally and promoting youth agripreneurship.
- Hloahloeng Ha-Nkau Community Agri-Hub: Integrates traditional chicken farming and vegetable cultivation with a profit-sharing model for villagers.
- Puzzle Parking Maseru Proposal: Urban innovation for vehicle congestion and city infrastructure modernization.
My Goals in Joining JamiiTrade:
- To connect with like-minded African entrepreneurs, development partners, and potential investors.
- To scale my agricultural and education projects beyond Lesotho through cross-border collaboration.
- To access knowledge, markets, tools, and capacity-building opportunities that JamiiTrade offers.
- To contribute actively to peer discussions, trade policy reforms, and community building within the Jamii ecosystem.
