About Us
Makwande Development Solutions
Makwande Development Solutions is a multifaceted management consulting firm and business strategy advisor. Founded by Yolanda Benya and Thokozile Qalanto, our roots run deep in human rights activism and community development. Since joining forces in 2022, we have combined our dense experiences in digital marketing and business development to guide small and medium businesses toward their future.
Our human-centrist approach to business development makes us pros, leading businesses forward by strengthening team abilities and discovering new avenues for commerce.
Our Vision
Our vision is to assist our clients in making distinguishable, long-term, and significant improvements in their effectiveness. We aim to build a great organization that captivates, expands, stimulates, and preserves extraordinary people, all while leading businesses to a future of sustainable success.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: we want to be known as one of South Africa’s top consulting firms for helping businesses grow. We focus on giving small and medium-sized companies, as well as startups, the right tools to expand and succeed.
We do this through ongoing training, hands-on mentorship, and by sharing useful resources that make a real difference. At the same time, we’re passionate about fighting unemployment, especially among graduates. We empower young people to unlock their potential as entrepreneurs, so they can create jobs instead of just looking for one.
Our Goal
Our goal is to assist organizations and their leaders in achieving results and long-term value. Every day, we work with our clients to develop bold strategies, unleash the potential of their people,