Tag Archives: Women in business

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook—and winning because of it(FC)

For many years, women have been told that they needed to “step-up” to lead. You know the narrative—speak more assertively, be less emotional, less sensitive and toughen up. In essence, to “fit the mold.” The trouble is, that mold was never created with them in mind. It was built in an era where leadership equalled […]
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How can empowering women transform economic growth and business models? (Moneyweb)

Would you exclude 50% of a species and think you’re going to survive, questions Dr NobuLali Dangazele from Gibs. Click here to read the full article

More women in the boardroom can lead to safer companies(FC)

Including women in corporate boardrooms does more than diversify leadership—recent research shows it can also lead to safer job sites, potentially saving companies from costly safety incidents. Companies with more women on their boards tend to have fewer workplace safety incidents—especially when these women hold positions of power within the board, according to an analysis of workplace safety […]
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The importance of supporting female-led businesses (Forbes)

The rate of female entrepreneurs is growing in the U.S., fueling the economy and creating millions of jobs. In 2024, female-owned businesses employ over 12 million workers and generate $2.7 trillion in revenue, according to a report from Wells Fargo. The same report found that female-owned businesses grew by 13.6% from 2019-2023, and their growth rate […]
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Gender equality In business requires a robust strategic framework (Forbes)

Breaking through barriers Around ten years ago, I was working in a leadership role, trying to live up to what I thought the company expected of me. I felt the pressure to match the stereotype of a successful female leader. It took a discussion with a friend to remind me that the organisation had hired […]
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7 Tips for female entrepreneurs to leverage International Trade (Forbes)

“When women trade, women succeed economically. With 95 percent of world consumers and 80 percent of world purchasing power outside of the United States, international trade is an untapped resource for women-owned businesses,” the International Trade Administration says. Trade helps companies be more financially stable, stay in business longer, earn more, create more jobs, and be “more […]
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Minerals Council launches Women in Mining website (MiningWeekly)

Industry body the Minerals Council South Africa has launched a dedicated website for women in mining, as part of efforts to ensure the local mining industry transforms to become a place where women lead and thrive. The council has ramped up its efforts to assist women in the industry, including those in communities, through vital aftercare services to survivors of gender-based violence. […]
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Women’s Economic Empowerment – Fostering an Equitable and Inclusive Digital Economy (the dialogue)

The fourth session of the 26th Annual CAF Conference on June 1-2, 2023, “Women’s Economic Empowerment – Fostering an Equitable and Inclusive Digital Economy,” focused on women’s inclusion in the digital transformation, discussing methods to bridge the digital divide between men and women by investing in digital upskilling, online financial management services and social services, and […]
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The battle of African female startups: For every $1 invested in women, $25 goes to men (News24)

Africa’s female entrepreneurs, like their US and European counterparts, are underrepresented when it comes to raising funds. Their startup journeys are also often a lot more arduous, say investors like Polo Leteka, co-founder of Alitheia IDF, the continent’s largest gender-led fund. The issues are “probably more pronounced here because we have more underlying problems”, said Leteka, pointing to her own experience with tapping […]
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Number of women business owners in South Africa on the rise (EN)

Despite the gender gap and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, women in South Africa are making progress as entrepreneurs, indicating a strong will and determination to survive, according to transaction services multinational Mastercard’s Index of Women Entrepreneurs (MIWE). The MIWE highlights the vast socioeconomic contributions of women entrepreneurs across the world, provides insight on […]
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