Tag: women empowerment

The book recognises the necessity of creating safe spaces for women to explore their dreams, hopes, goals, and purpose. The book captures the diverse experiences, opinions, strengths, perspectives and incredible value that women bring, it celebrates their journeys and stories so that they might progress and inspire and uplift others.

In the high-stakes world of business, where boardrooms are often dominated by men, navigating a career can be daunting for women. With the right support systems, women can thrive and excel in any professional environment.

The “cashless revolution” spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic has proven durable and persistent. PwC’s Payments 2025 & beyond publication, released in 2021, reported a 42% increase in global cashless payment volumes. The 2023 McKinsey Global Payments Report found that global cash usage continued to decline – by four percentage points year on year – and that the growth rate of electronic transactions was nearly triple that of the overall growth in payments revenue.

Dr Kofi Annan (former UN Secretary-General) once said, "There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women," and he was right. Our continent continues to face development challenges because women and girls, in many societies today, continue to have a constricted channel to success in this ever-competitive world.

It's 2022. We have electric cars, online shopping (and drones to deliver it), and artificial intelligence - fantastic. But why do we not see loads of women growing, thriving and revolutionising the world in this highly evolved environment?

The unique perspective and benefits that women leaders bring to the businesses, communities and countries that they head is well-known. There is a growing body of research showcasing the evidence of these advantages: from better market share, to lower levels of job stress, burnout, anxiety and depression, and even better handling of the outbreak of the pandemic.

It is only fitting that in the month of August, we examine the strategy of Government in positioning Women, front-and-center towards Broad Based, Black Economic Empowerment, or as it is commonly referred to, BBBEE.

As we reflect on Women’s Month in South Africa, it is essential to acknowledge women’s contribution to society, the economy and unpaid care work – raising children, families and communities. Despite their massive contribution, women continue to face considerable challenges.