Women empowerment
R1.5bn energy fund set up to help women-owned companies produce electricity
The fund, announced on Wednesday, seeks to invest in businesses and energy projects.
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Africa needs to intensify measures to empower women, says Ramaphosa
In his weekly newsletter released on Monday morning, Ramaphosa said there was much that could be achieved by ensuring that women have greater access to affordable financial services and education.
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: Empowering women fundamental for a prosperous Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa hopes to achieve many things during South Africa's chairship of the African Union, with the economic empowerment of the continent's women a top priority.
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Duchess of Sussex wants to be heard, not loved
Meghan Markle wants to use her high profile to support causes that matter to her and she isn't worried if her strong opinions make her unpopular.
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donates $1bn towards women empowerment
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would work with France President Emmanuel Macron, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as well as African presidents to ensure that a good portion of the funding comes to the continent.
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Mkhize: Policies need to change to restore women's dignity
Deputy minister in the Presidency for Women said that women must be given access to the economy through black economic empowerment and programmes with the private sector.
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Ramaphosa: ANC irrevocably committed to empowerment of women
The president says gender equality is important and that women should also be economically empowered.
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Pandor urges universities to develop more senior black and female academics
Higher Education Minister Naledi Pandor says that support mechanisms must be put in place to produce competent black and female academics who are comfortable in their field.
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[ANALYSIS] Empowering women at centre of controlling population growth in Africa
Empowered women make millions of decisions that add up to a better demographic situation for themselves, their children and for Africa.
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Wahlberg praised for donating some of his money to women’s initiative
The likes of Eva Longoria welcomed the donations to the fund, which will offer support to people who’ve experienced sexual assault in the workplace.
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‘Society needs to change to empower women’
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says more needs to be done to change the patriarchal nature of society.
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How to get more women into leadership roles
Lindsay Pattison says in her experience the most successful women are also the most willing to help others out.
