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Three decades into democracy and women are making a name for themselves in industries previously dominated by men. The HER...
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Belgium Campus iTversity has taken the lead in several initiatives in recent years to spur the number of women in the information...
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The TechnoGirl Trust – a pioneering organisation dedicated to bridging the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)...
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The South African Medical Technology Industry Association has launched two groundbreaking initiatives: the SAMED Women Empowerment Index (WEI), and the...
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Some of Africa’s most prominent female pioneers, innovators, leaders and luminaries gathered for the 2024 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women...
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Flapmax, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence solutions, has launched its Women in AI (WAI) Generative AI Fellowship programme as...
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The World Bank advocates for financial inclusion as critical to promoting economic growth and reducing poverty. Grow ECD has recognised...
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Since the dawn of the Internet, Africa has been on the back foot of technological development in the information and...
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The path to the top for female leaders in South Africa is often strewn with obstacles. Although much progress has...
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Despite the quantum leaps being made toward gender parity in the world of business, women entrepreneurs are still outnumbered by...
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Investing in women’s health is not only a moral imperative; it makes economic sense. It is time to turn talk...
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Gender inequality is still rampant throughout society – and in the workplace, it can take on many forms: disparity in...
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While the negative effects on women, especially those from working-class backgrounds, are significant and multifaceted, the scourge of the gender...
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Ignorance is no longer a safe place to hide with regard to the issue of menopause. Protecting employees from feelings...
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"International Women's Day (IWD) resonates through history as a beacon and a call to arms for the worldwide fight for...
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For Cynthia Sekgobela, retirement in 2016 brought a bold new beginning. After 21 years as an accountant and tax consultant,...
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Refilwe Sebothoma, founder of Hakem Energies, is on a mission to revolutionise energy solutions amid South Africa's persistent loadshedding challenges....
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In the fast-paced world of business and leadership, the word 'no' can sometimes carry a sense of taboo. Many leaders,...
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The Beast Foundation, in collaboration with Elyseum Family Office, has launched the Lead Like a Girl programme aimed at empowering...
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South Africa’s construction industry ranks among the top gross domestic product and employment contributors in the country, making it as...
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The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Vista Group Holding to accelerate access to finance...
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While adult literacy in South Africa is fairly high, the digital gap is still prevalent and is a significant barrier...
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Technovation, a global tech education and empowerment non-profit, has launched The AI Forward Alliance. With women accounting for just 22% of AI...
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The International Trade Centre (ITC) SheTrades Initiative and The UPS Foundation have announced the amplification of their partnership to champion...
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In the world of facilities management (FM), where technical expertise and reliability are paramount, FM Solutions Technical is once again...
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In the dynamic landscape of South Africa’s property market, a compelling and empowering trend has unfolded over the last five...
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The youth population in South Africa is growing. You would assume this means a future workforce of income earners with...
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In a significant stride toward combating gender-based violence (GBV), the "Layita Khayelitsha" campaign is set to illuminate the streets of...
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Kiara Health – a 100% South African-owned and managed pharmaceutical manufacturing and medtech company – has signed a memorandum of...
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With over 250 different job titles on her CV, the Barbie brand purpose has always been to inspire the limitless potential...
In Maiyama, a rural settlement in Kebbi state, northeast Nigeria, Rukayya Adamu starts her day by harvesting firewood from a...
The call for greater gender inclusivity highlighted the opening day of the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Finance Series Kenya,...
This year marks the fourth iteration of the Violence Survey – an initiative presented by RCS, in partnership with BNP...
Empowering women for financial inclusion and equality is vital, especially in high-risk, disadvantaged communities like the Cape Flats. The Whitaker...
From a young age, many girls begin to develop limiting self-beliefs. New research indicates the challenges that young girls face...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) – the private sector arm of the World Bank – in partnership with the Green...
South Africa’s girls and young women need role models who understand their struggles, see their potential and believe in their...
After an extraordinary display of creativity and economic prowess by a multitude of enterprising women, the unveiling of the triumphant...
Women entrepreneurs across South Africa have reason to celebrate as the top 10 finalists have been officially announced for the...
Fortune has announced the 2023 edition of the Most Powerful Women in Business list, featuring established and rising leaders from...
