Women entrepreneurs need more support

A new research report released by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) says that more than 126-million women entrepreneurs were starting or running new businesses in 67 economies in 2012 – but this number is still not enough to meet the need for increased...

Big data breakthrough for women in IT

While global IT firms have tried valiantly for years to encourage girls and young women to enter the world of IT, the gender balance is still heavily loaded in favour of males. But new technology trends are set to make IT a very appealing career prospect for women in...
Women still hit glass ceiling

Women still hit glass ceiling

Only 28% of top decision-making roles in South African businesses are filled by women, despite the fact that women make up almost 40% of the country’s total workforce. This is one of the key findings of the 2013 Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR)...
Women still hit glass ceiling

Working women face challenges

Even as we celebrate Women’s Day (9 August 2013), women still face a number of challenges and disparities in the workplace. “Though the workforce and perceptions have changed dramatically over the years and many employers prefer female superiors, there are still a few...

Promoting change for women in the workplace

As National Women’s Day approaches on 9 August there are many signs of the Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum in Africa – from female entrepreneurship, which is driving growth in the region, to the fact there are female government ministers or heads of state in South...