Muchineripi Sisonke Harry

Botswana

Muchineripi Sisonke Harry is the owner of Polka Dot Closet, a shop which specializes in women’s clothing and accessories, with provision for thick and curvy African bodies. She was born to a mother who was a hawker and started helping in the business from her early teens. This experience combined with her love for fashion have made Polka Dot Closet a success in its infant stage. She believes that the secret to building a reputable business with exceptional sales in is treating each customer as if your business revolves around them.

Muchineripi holds a Masters in Agricultural Science and works as a Plant Protection Officer with the ministry of Agriculture. Prior to this, she was an extension worker whose duties included grooming farmers from hand to mouth production to commercialised farming, and a stable source of income.

In her spare time, Muchineripi mentors young women who run small businesses operating from home or door to door sales.

Business description

Polka Dot Closet is a home-based mini shop that sells women’s clothing and accessories at low prices.