Cake Hier, Founder and CEO Ms. Neethu Lutchman Recognised and Inducted as a Shining Point of Light by Banking on Africa’s Future Initiative

Brian Kazungu, 02/05/2021

Ms. Neethu Lutchman, the Founder and CEO of Cake Hier Banking will be inducted in the Banking Africa’s Future (BOAF) – 10,000 Points of Light community at a ceremony to be held at The Royal India Restaurant in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa on Press Freedom Day.

Through Cake Hier, a high-end confectionary business located in the Walkerville community of South Africa’s Gauteng Province, Mrs Lutchman is inspiring many people especially the youth to dream big and aim for the stars in life by demonstrating that everyone’s dream is within reach.

The induction ceremony, a collaborative initiative of BOAF, Connections2Communities (C2C) and the Africa Heritage Society will be held on the 3^rd of May 2021 at The ROYAL INDIA RESTAURANT located on No.2 Maude Street in Sandton, Johannesburg at 6pm in the evening.

BOAF is an initiative of the 1873 Network, a member-based not-for-profit organization established in South Africa, founded to provoke, inspire and ignite new and innovative ways of problem solving in Africa based on connected, equipped and forward leaning voluntary actors.

On the sidelines of Ms. Lutchman’s recognition, Connections2Communities (C2C), Africa Heritage Society and Banking On Africa’s Future member, Ms. Janice Greaver said: “I am pleased to welcome her into this family of torch bearers not because she is a woman but because her works speak for herself.

Nothing comes from nothing. Because of her well known baking excellence, I also can’t even hesitate to have her do my cake on my forthcoming birthday which is on 18 May this year where I will also be inducted to the Hall of 10,000 forward leaning and light shining people in Africa.

The Africa I want to see is a place where excellence is celebrated. I believe that technology has opened new doors to spread the word that Africa is our business and when we choose to think and act in its name, the possibility of accelerating its rebranding becomes attainable.

I believe that we all have a duty to make it happen by showing up at such events in pursuit of building a diverse and inclusive Africa. I will certainly show up tomorrow to expand my circle and in doing so, there is no doubt that I will also leverage on this new family of doers.

BOAF is just a bridge and without people like Ms. Lutchman, nothing will help to inspire change and positive outcomes in Africa.

With people like her in our midst, Africa can no longer qualify to be a dark continent and so, by telling the story of her induction into the Hall of movers and shakers, there is no doubt that others will be ignited to step forward in the enterprise of value creation.” Janice explained. 

The 10 000 Points of Light Project Director, Mr. Jagjit Singh welcomed Neethu to the community of shining examples in society by saying: “I am pleased to welcome Ms. Lutchman to this Hall of 10,000 individuals who as human and corporate actors help to make Africa what it is.

“As members of the 1873 Network, we believe that an individual is the driver of change and that the earth’s greatest treasures acquire value through the agency of human beings.” He said.

Ms. Lutchman is a distinguished cake maker whose work has been enjoyed in various prestigious functions where people gather to celebrate various milestones in the journey of their personal and corporate lives.

Recently, she was saluted for an amazing cake that did on Jagjit Singh’s birthday and Appreciation Day where several people expressed that her craft exceeded their expectations.

“I can say that her work is authentic and excellent. The taste, decoration and EVERYTHING! She has earned the place to be my go to cake person. You can see that everyone is raving about this CAKE!!!  Her work creates perfect memorable moments!” Said one of the birthday attendees.

In accepting her recognition and induction into the 10 000 Points of Light community, Ms. Lutchman said: “I am humbled by the compliments especially coming from people that I look up to. I now feel very encouraged and inspired to do more in my craft.

Africa is too big and remote but each person counts and I see my business growing through this bridge. Through this family of light bearers that we are building, I will have 20,000 eyes to see Africa through the work that we do.

It is just remarkable to know that just by wholeheartedly committing to my craft, like making a cake brought so many people closer to me in a life changing way.

I have witnessed an expansion of my reach over the last month and I know that the sky is the limit now. It is not easy under these new social distancing limitations to be known for what you do but I have realized that some communities broadens your opportunities in life.

For only R1000 per year, I have already recovered my entry fee to the Hall through active referrals and leads.” Ms. Lutchman said

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