Are South African women ‘not ready’ for leadership positions? Published by Press Office on 26 June 2017 The reality is that huge inequalities exist in the country’s labour market.
Gender diversity in management: No cookie-cutter solution Published by Press Office on 9 June 2017 Gender diversity is improving at management levels – but very slowly. Could the answer lie in a more sector-specific approach to the problem?
These women spot fashion trends in Brazil and bring them back to Angola Published by Lea Barreau Tran on 6 June 2017 Selling Brazilian fashions, the women of Angola’s ‘suitcase trade’ identify trends and pedal dreams.
Expectations around childcare a key factor holding women in the workplace back Published by Press Office on 20 March 2017 ‘Women are often caught in a double whammy: societies give them a disproportionately large family role and rewards for pleasing personalities, whereas workplaces reward long hours on the job and assertiveness.’
The Africa CEO Forum puts female leadership in Africa at the heart of the debate Published by Press Office on 10 February 2017 The Africa CEO Forum and McKinsey & Company are pooling their expertise to launch the African Women in Business initiative at the 2017 Africa CEO Forum.
African female entrepreneurs fighting their way to the top Published by Meryem Khaled on 16 January 2017 African women are surprisingly beating the odds and defying the obstacles in the field of entrepreneurship.
Advice for young women in the workplace Published by Laurika Fourie on 22 August 2016 What does it take to become an established member of the team and shape your professional trajectory?
QuickBooks celebrates mompreneurs Published by Press Office on 9 May 2016 QuickBooks is looking to recognise and celebrate South Africa’s mompreneurs with the QuickBooks/Entrepreneur Magazine and Saturday Star Mompreneur Competition.
Djembe Communications hosts webinar on African women, entrepreneurship and innovation Published by Press Office on 15 March 2016 The webinar aims to uncover the latest trends and opportunities for African women entrepreneurs and innovators, and to showcase the crucial role they play in advancing the region’s economy.
Start-up snapshot: Helping Nigerians bypass red-tape with online legal services Published by Kate Douglas on 28 January 2016 Three women aim to make business-related legal processes simpler and less time-consuming via their online portal, DIYlaw.
Telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa on the role of woman entrepreneurs in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 July 2015 ‘Africa’s future growth is tied to the success of its women,’ argues Strive Masiyiwa.
Three young African women whose ideas are making a difference Published by Staff Writer on 17 July 2015 This year, there are also a number of strong women candidates for the Anzisha Prize who are defining their place in the world of social entrepreneurship. Here is a sample of them.
Loans to women is smart economics Published by Zipporah Musau on 7 July 2015 Table banking may not be a complex financial concept, but it is making a difference in the lives of thousands of women in rural Kenya.
Uganda’s women-only gym is about more than just fitness Published by Justin Probyn on 19 June 2015 When Ugandan Mildred Apenyo had a dumbbell thrown at her at a local gym, she decided to start the country’s first women-only gym.