Tag: Lee-Anne Bac
Time for SONA to map out ‘the how’ for tourism
One-liners and sweeping statements about the importance of tourism to the South African economy are not enough for the 2020 SONA. While the sector is undoubtedly one of the major contributors to the development of the economy, the Tourism Fund doesn’t have a lot of money in its coffers.
Percentage of women in senior roles in South Africa creeps up
But no women at all in senior roles in 20% of SA businesses, is concerning. Although almost one third (29%) of senior roles in South Africa are now filled by women, one in five local businesses (20%) still have no women at all in senior positions. These are among the findings of the 2018 Grant Thornton International Business Report focused specifically on research regarding Women in Business.