Africa-Press – Eswatini. You don’t have a business until you start one.” That’s not a slogan for Simphiwe Dlamini—it’s the way he lives. With flour on his hands, soil under his nails, and polish in his grip, Simphiwe has turned everyday skills into income streams. Baking was not a plan, it was therapy. Farming wasn’t a trend, it was survival. Car detailing wasn’t for show, it was strategy. When floods wiped out his watermelon crop, he didn’t quit—he pivoted. When life said “pick one,” he chose all three. Simphiwe is not chasing success, he is creating it
Baking as Therapy and Income
Simphiwe learned to bake beside his mother, watching simple ingredients turn into something special. At first, it was a way to unwind. Then it became a side hustle, helping him stay afloat during his 8–5 job. “The joy of seeing people light up when they taste something I’ve made is priceless,” he says. Baking didn’t just fill orders, it filled a space in his life he didn’t know needed healing.
Farming with Intention and Intelligence
Farming grounds Simphiwe in more ways than one. After enrolling in climate smart agriculture training and completing YALI agripreneurship courses, he set his sights beyond the soil into consultancy and agribusiness strategy. Tunnel farming, irrigation systems, greenhouses—he’s not just growing crops, he’s growing a portfolio. Even after a flood nearly derailed his efforts, he adapted and kept moving. “Farming has taught me resilience,” he reflects. “And how to start again.”
Turning Car Detailing Into a Trustworthy Brand
To many, car detailing is a side gig. To Simphiwe, it’s a business that demands the same level of excellence as any other. With careful planning and sharp attention to detail, he built a service that reflects quality and consistency. “Every hustle I do must reflect quality. That’s the standard,” he says. And in every car he polishes, that standard shines through.
No Time to Waste- Building Structure Around Passion
What makes Simphiwe different is not just his talent it’s how he organises it. A proud multipotentialite, he thrives on variety and uses structure to stay productive. “I get bored doing one thing,” he admits. “But that’s what pushes me to manage time wisely.” By time blocking his week and rotating focus between baking, farming, and detailing, he avoids burnout and fuels momentum.
Creating Jobs and Inspiring Others
Simphiwe’s impact goes beyond income, he already created employment through baking and farming, supported local suppliers, and passed down skills to younger people around him. “You don’t have to limit yourself to one path,” he says. “If I can juggle three and still grow, others can too.” His journey is a reminder that young people don’t have to wait for permission to lead, they just have to start.
“The risk you’re afraid to take today could be your way to success.” That’s the mindset that keeps Simphiwe moving and the message he hopes others take with them. He didn’t wait for a loan, a partner, or a breakthrough. He started with what he had and that made all the difference.
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