My Business Competitor Spread Lies About Me — Now Look Where We Both Stand

My name is Margaret Mubotu, and I run a small but growing event planning company in Ndola. For years, I worked tirelessly to build my brand, earning the trust of clients and establishing a reputation for creativity and reliability. I believed in fair competition, supporting other entrepreneurs, and growing together as a community. But all of that changed when I discovered that my main competitor, Amelia Lutangalo, from Kafue, had begun spreading false rumors about my business.

At first, I tried to ignore it. I thought people would see the truth, and my work would speak for itself. But then, clients began canceling contracts without explanation, suppliers hesitated to work with me, and social media posts started circulating with allegations that my company delivered poor service and mismanaged events. The damage was immediate and frightening. My monthly revenue dropped, and I felt my dream slipping through my fingers.

I remember sitting in my small office in Chilanga, staring at my empty schedule, and wondering how someone could destroy my reputation so easily. My husband, Benjamin Lubono, tried to console me, reminding me that lies only last as long as people believe them. But in business, trust is everything, and once it’s shaken, it can take years to rebuild. I needed a strategy, but I didn’t know where to start.

A friend recommended I speak to Africa’s Elite Dr. Mawanda, a business and reputation management expert based in Luapula. Skeptical but desperate, I reached out to him. From our first conversation, he provided clarity and a sense of direction I hadn’t felt in weeks. He explained that while lies can damage a business temporarily, a strategic approach focusing on proof, transparency, and communication could not only restore my reputation but strengthen it. He guided me step by step on how to confront false claims without escalating conflict, protect my brand, and regain client trust.

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Following Dr. Mawanda’s advice, I started by documenting everything—emails, messages, social media posts, and testimonies from past clients. I reached out personally to every client who had expressed doubt, providing proof of past successful events and honest explanations. I also worked on rebuilding relationships with suppliers, showing them contracts, invoices, and references that verified my professionalism. Slowly, trust began to return. People started booking again, and word of mouth began spreading in my favor.

But Dr. Mawanda didn’t stop there. He helped me develop a positive marketing campaign to highlight my company’s success stories, emphasizing quality, reliability, and client satisfaction. I shared behind-the-scenes videos, testimonials, and detailed event portfolios online and through social media. The response was remarkable—new clients returned, and even those who had doubted my company reconsidered. Transparency, combined with evidence, was powerful.

Meanwhile, Amelia Lutangalo continued her efforts to tarnish my reputation, but the more she attacked, the more my professional approach stood out. Where she relied on gossip and misinformation, I relied on proof, professionalism, and consistent performance. Within seven months, I had recovered fully, and my business was thriving more than ever. Amelia, on the other hand, began losing credibility as clients realized her claims were baseless and exaggerated. Today, while my company has expanded to serve corporate clients across Lusaka, Solwezi, and Livingstone, Amelia’s company struggles to maintain her previous client base.

This experience taught me invaluable lessons about resilience, ethics, and strategic problem-solving in business. Lies and attacks can be frightening, but with the right approach, they can be overcome—and sometimes, they even become opportunities for growth and reinforcement of your reputation. Dr. Mawanda’s mentorship was crucial. He not only helped me regain my standing but also taught me how to prevent similar situations in the future, including monitoring online mentions, maintaining strong client relationships, and documenting every transaction and agreement carefully.

Looking back, I realize that while I initially saw Amelia’s lies as purely harmful, they became a catalyst for me to strengthen my business systems, improve communication, and become more proactive in protecting my reputation. Today, my company is more professional, organized, and trusted than ever before. I continue to mentor younger entrepreneurs, teaching them that integrity, transparency, and evidence-based action are powerful tools to overcome challenges—even when faced with deceitful competitors.

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If you are a business owner facing false accusations, negative competition, or reputational attacks, seeking expert guidance can be the difference between failure and recovery. One call to Dr. Mawanda can help you protect your business, restore trust, and emerge stronger—just as it did for me.