Successful Businesswoman Who Produces Mopane Worm Chocolate Bars Stirs Reactions Online: “I Want to Test”

• An innovative woman who creates various products from mopane worms, including chocolate bars, is making waves online
• Wendy Vesela-Ntimbani already employs seven people with her business called Matomani
• The hard-working entrepreneur also holds qualifications in chemical engineering and has a Master of Business Administration

A dedicated entrepreneur, originally from Limpopo who now lives in Johannesburg, has social media users buzzing with her business which produces mopane worm chocolates.

Wendy Vesela-Ntimbani employs seven people with her enterprise called Matomani, which she started in 2021.

The innovative businesswoman also employs seven people with her company and produces a wide variety of mopane worm products, including flour and biscuits, Drum Magazine wrote.

Wendy, who is a qualified chemical engineer and holds a Master of Business Administration, was also honoured in a Facebook post by Briefly News, which read:

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“Wendy Vesela-Ntimbani has created the first mopane worm chocolate. She cashed out her pension fund to start the business in November 2021. So far, she has managed to employ seven people.”

The determined lady also told Drum Magazine that she was focused on increasing the number of mopane trees and aimed to educate people about the value of conservation.

Let’s take a peek at the post:

Some social media peeps were excited about the prospect of tasting her mopane bars, with others not so keen on the flavour-filled experience.

Here are some of the coolest online reactions:

Cassper Thabang said:

“Congrats, dear. I wish you nothing but the best. More blessings ahead. At least as Africans, we’re heading somewhere.”

Mmaphoka Mmaphoka encouraged her:

“Good for her and to those who consume worms.”

Ansie Schoeman reacted:

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“Best of luck to you, brave woman. May God bless you.”

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In a related story by Briefly News, popular Twitter user @RealMrumaDrive shared a photo of a meal of mopane worms and pap he enjoyed recently.

The colourful caterpillar is a staple source of protein and nutrients for many rural communities, especially in Limpopo. While some netizens were left craving the dish, many were left with the creeps and responded with funny comments.

Source: Briefly News