Most successful entrepreneurs have named their business with a distinctive, memorable, or emotional connotation either to their existing journey or their future ambitions. Without these connections to a name, would an entrepreneur remain inspired and dedicated to witnessing their business dreams become a reality?

Mr. Mkonto Mntwini, director and owner of Star of Azania, a company that has been in operation since 2015 and has grown into a highly recommended and reputable public passenger transport provider, shares the emotional origin and significance of this business name.

What does Azania mean in South Africa?

Azania, by definition, is the Indigenous name applied to South Africa by Indigenous Black nationalists or liberationists.

Stars are known to shine bright and are symbolic of divine guidance and protection. Throughout history and during biblical times stars have been referenced and used as navigational tools.

With a truly South African entrepreneurial spirit and a determination to pave the way in leadership and business principles, Star of Azania was born.

Striving towards the goal of becoming a world-class passenger transport provider, Star of Azania has adopted various business, social and ethical values represented in the name below.

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