She also stated that the beauty spa created a serene oasis where their clients could escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Lukashe added that their dedicated team worked tirelessly to enhance their services, ensuring that each visit offered unparalleled relaxation and rejuvenation. She explained that from luxurious treatments to innovative therapies, they were committed to providing an experience that nurtures both body and soul. "Our vision extends beyond just indulgence. We believe in empowering others to share in our passion for beauty and wellness. That is why we are thrilled to unveil our beauty training institute, a BQA accredited institute, a beacon of excellence in grooming and self-care education. An educational platform designed to equip aspiring beauty professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in this dynamic industry. Our training programmes will be led by experienced professionals and industry leaders who are eager to share their expertise and insights. Whether you are interested in skincare, make-up artistry, or spa management, we have courses tailored to meet your needs. We aim to foster a new generation of beauty experts who will carry forward our commitment to excellence and innovation," she said. Furthermore, she announced that they collaborated with Access bank to enable Access Bank women (employees and customers) to have access to discounted/preferential rates on products and services offered by Nomlu Nail Bar and Nomlu Beauty Institute. She explained that that partnership signified a shared vision of promoting holistic wellness and financial empowerment, combining the best of beauty and banking services to cater to the diverse needs of their esteemed clientele. For her part, Access Bank Botswana head of retail, Grace Mankaku, said the bank had bigger ambitions, one of which was to deliver the benefits of synergies from across their markets. She pointed out that their latest bid was to share their experience and knowhow with the women of the African continent, especially at home through Access Bank Botswana.
She said they recently launched the W Initiative, which was more than a suite of smart financial products and services. "This is a focused and concerted effort by Access Bank to walk the talk, the talk of women empowerment. As such we are excited to join Nomlu Nail Bar in reopening their Fairgrounds Mall site and the launch of Nomlu Beauty Institute. We are honoured to count the founder and beauty professional, Lukashe and her team at Nomlu Nail Bar, as one of our partners in the W Initiative. Because our intention has always been to have a supportive and transformative relationship with all our partners," Mankaku added. Moreover, she pointed out that according to a recent Master Card report, Botswana famously leads with the highest percentage of women over men entrepreneurs in Africa, saying Nomlu Nail Bar was a testament to that fact. She added that Access Bank aimed at entrenching those gains with a holistic approach through the W Initiative. Mankaku also said the W Initiative went beyond traditional banking, offering a holistic platform that supports women in achieving their personal and professional goals.
She emphasised that from customised savings and investment products to business loans and mentorship, Access Bank’s W Initiative was designed to help women grow their wealth, start and expand their businesses, enhance the nurture they provided their families and form meaningful connections that drives their success. "As women, we are multifaceted, and the W Initiative reflects that reality in that it is more than a business ecosystem. Access Bank has developed a perfect balance of tools to equip women with the support we want. Tools to grow our wealth, pursue our entrepreneurial dreams, and achieve our personal and professional success. The W Initiative is also an effective networking and professional development platform. For instance, while Nomlu Nail Bar takes care of making our hands look healthy and beautiful as we get ahead, we also have other partners in health, apparel and fitness to complete the picture. All Access Bank partners are part of the rewards available to women through the W Initiative," she added. On the other hand, Nomlu Nail Bar business developer, Casey Metlhaleng said Lukashe played a pivotal role in shaping the success and growth of Nomlu Nail Bar and Beauty Institute, ensuring that they continued to thrive as beacons of excellence in their community. She added that Lukashe was a dedicated NBI educator driven to empower upcoming beauty therapists. With over a decade of experience, seven years of beauty spa ownership, and now owning her own beauty institute, Metlhaleng said Lukashe knew the ins and outs of the industry like no other.
She added that with a focus on impeccable techniques, professionalism, and building personalised connections with each client, Lukashe had quickly built an outstanding reputation in the beauty industry adding that with her leadership and direction, Nomlu continues to thrive, serving clients with an unwavering dedication to providing exceptional results and care. "As we embark on this new chapter together, may we celebrate the spirit of community, creativity, and beauty that defines our branches and beauty institute," she ended.
