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Ekasinomics: Founder Of Sneaker Brand Gets Shipping Container For His Business

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Lucas Molepo, a young entrepreneur from Tembisa, has started his own sneaker cleaning business called ‘Clean Steps’. He has an incredible story to tell of hurdles he overcame, as a 29-year-old accounting graduate to reach this stage in his life/career. We speak to him about his business, his plans for the future and the legacy he’d like to leave.
24 Nov 2021 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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