Matoyana is a legacy, and the spirit of meaningful work.
Founded in 2013, Matoyana is a consultancy grounded in African insight. We bridge the worlds of corporate strategy, academic development, and entrepreneurship.
Whether working with executive teams or first-time founders, our mission is clear: to make business knowledge accessible, actionable, and transformational.
Nokwazi Mzobe is the founder of Matoyana and a cross-disciplinary thinker who turns knowledge into action. With over 20 years of experience across global corporates, academia, and entrepreneurship, she brings strategic clarity to complex challenges.
Her approach is driven by a unique blend of vision and execution. As a natural learner and achiever, Nokwazi doesn’t just admire a good idea – she builds the roadmap to make it happen. She is known for connecting the dots others don’t see, using a future-focused lens to help leaders navigate what is coming next.
She serves as an Adjunct Faculty member and strategic advisor, and is the author of The Small Business Handbook (published in English and isiZulu). Whether she is designing a learning programme or guiding a business pivot, Nokwazi provides the fresh ideas and structured frameworks that move people and businesses forward.
Mentor & Selective Coach
Speaker & Thought Leader
Author of The Small Business Handbook, published in English
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