Zambia 🇿🇲 has the highest number of waterfalls in Africa, with more than 200 found across the country.
Among them is the mighty Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls), known as the world’s greatest sheet of falling water and one of the most breathtaking natural wonders on Earth.
Zambians to celebrate 🙌🏾🇿🇲
Monica Musonda, founder and CEO of Java Foods, is one of Zambia’s most respected business leaders. Her journey from corporate law to food manufacturing is often described as bold—but when you listen to her speak, what stands out most is honesty. She does not romanticise entrepreneurship. She tells it as it is.
This article brings together a few of her most impactful quotes from her many interviews woven into the story of how she thinks about business, leadership and failure.
1. Leaving Comfort to Build Purpose:
Monica Musonda has often explained that entrepreneurship was not an escape, but a calling. “I did not leave law because I hated it; I left because I felt called to build something bigger.”
2. She has also been clear that passion alone is not enough.
“Entrepreneurship is not glamorous. It is hard, lonely, and full of setbacks.”
For her, purpose must be matched with endurance.
“You must be prepared to stay the course long after the excitement has worn off.”
3. On Failure, Fear, and Resilience.
Java Foods’ success today hides the reality of how close the company came to collapse.
“There were many moments when Java Foods could have failed, and we came very close.”
Instead of denying fear, she acknowledges it.
“Courage is not the absence of fear; it is continuing despite it.” Failure, she insists, is not the enemy.
“Failure is part of the journey. What matters is how quickly you learn and adapt.” And resilience is not dramatic—it is repetitive.
“Resilience is waking up every day and choosing not to quit.”
Monica Musonda’s words reflect a leader who understands both vision and sacrifice. Her story is not just about Java Foods—it is about what is possible when discipline, courage, and long-term thinking come together.
“Building something meaningful takes time, patience, and an unshakable belief in the mission.”
Photo and Write up credit: UZA Daily Facebook.
Every Dr should read this extremely well-written opinion piece in @Open_HeartBMJ
'We are losing the ability to think critically. We are losing the distinction between doing more and doing better. Precision without purpose is not progressing. Volume without value is not success"