When I think about the future of South Africa, one thing stands out: the undeniable importance of land ownership. Especially for women. It’s a powerful tool for empowerment. I am committed to seeing that power placed firmly in the hands Read the full story
As we celebrate Women’s Month, it’s essential to acknowledge the persistent issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Femicide. This issue extends beyond mere slogans; it demands a serious commitment from all sectors of society and the government. Minister in the Read the full story
This year’s International Women’s Day focuses on DigitALL Innovation, urging leaders to examine the impact of the digital gender gap on economic and social inequalities. The UN Women’s Gender Snapshot 2022 report revealed that excluding women from the digital world costs low Read the full story
As the government implemented new curriculum standards that mandated high schools teach computer skills, Luvuyo Rani, the co-founder and CEO of Silulo Ulutho Technologies, a Cape Town-based IT services company, started his entrepreneurial journey in 2004 by selling secondhand laptops. Read the full story
Nonkosi lives in Johannesburg with her husband and three children, whom the company, Lebama is named after (Lethu, Bathi & Mangi). She provides communication services as a freelancer and has also recently authored a book called The Switch, which is Read the full story
In South Africa, township SMMEs still struggle to access internet connectivity. This is despite the fact research has proven that technology can positively contribute to the growth of the township economy. By enhancing skills development, and creating more jobs. Lorna Read the full story
Women in mine-host communities are often impacted differently by the presence of a mining operation. While many women are engaged formally or informally in the mine’s supply chain, their contribution is seldom ‘mainstreamed’ in company policies or even national mining Read the full story
During an economic depression, women bear the brunt disproportionately. And the economic challenges which women are facing as a result of the COVID-19 enforced lockdowns have confirmed this familiar but sad pattern. Levels of employment and income among women have Read the full story
For a long time, barriers have limited the participation of women in social housing projects. But the situation is set to change following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) and the South Read the full story
International Women’s Day on 8 March marked the programme’s third year Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced it has surpassed $20 million in giving to community partners through Cummins Powers Women as the programme enters its fourth year. Through supporting a Read the full story