Latest articles on Women Empowerment

We must continue to empower women entrepreneurs to grow Africa

Africa Elsie S Kanza - 8 Mar 2020

If we increase the number of high-growth, women-founded startups, they can bridge the inclusivity gaps in their respective economies and societies

Go figure how women make a difference

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Feb 2019

At the current rate of progress, it will take more than 200 years to achieve gender equality and female empowerment at work

Africa’s women belong at the top

Africa Staff Reporter - 13 Sep 2018

'While many girls possess leadership qualities, social, political, and economic barriers stymie their potential,' writes Joyce Banda.

Getting from point A to point B safely

Article Welcome Lishivha - 27 Jul 2018

South African drivers like to make up their own rules

Saudi Arabian women receive driving licenses for the first time

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Jun 2018

Women who have driver’s licenses from other countries can now exchange them for Saudi licenses

Fresh approach to women’s liberation: Femme opens up spaces for young women

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Aug 2016

Three creatives are using their company, Freedom of Education Motivates Empowerment, to raise social awareness at high schools

Reading Naked Girls Reading: Are we dismantling or reinforcing gendered expression?

Article Jessie Cohen - 22 Jul 2016

Adhering to normative aesthetics should be avoided when attempting to empower the natural.

Women make real difference to peace

Article Comment Author - 17 Oct 2015

Peace negotiations influenced by women are more likely to end in agreement and to endure.

Kabul skateboarding school comes to Jozi

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Apr 2015

What began in Afghanistan to inspire confidence in girls has landed in the parks and on the rooftops of Jo'burg's inner city.

A call to rethink the dearth of women landowners in Africa

Africa Staff Reporter - 17 Nov 2014

Displacement, climate change and entrenched abuse block the support women need to enter the agriculture sector, and to be able own land.

Cold comfort for Rwanda

Article Amy Fallon - 19 Jun 2014

So much of the world is familiar with ice cream that it is difficult to imagine discovering it for the first time, as these Rwandan women did.

Innovative key ring raises the alarm about safety

Article Sapa - 1 Apr 2014

The Memeza Women Empowerment Project has developed a dual personal safety and household alarm for women and children living in townships.

Comment: Condoms – One size doesn’t fit all

Article Penny Parenzee - 13 Sep 2013

It makes 'people sense' for the government to invest in the sexual health needs of women.

Women left out in the wilderness

Article Sipho Kings - 8 Aug 2013

Little has changed for women since 1994: worse, they face a backlash from their supposed equals.

Expanding contraceptive options for SA’s women

Article Staff Reporter - 4 Mar 2013

The long-acting implant contraceptive Jadelle is being made available at 50% of its original price to women in developing countries.

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The living nightmare of environmental activists who protest mine expansion

khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

Last week Fikile Ntshangase was gunned down as activists fight mining company Tendele’s expansions. Community members tell the M&G about the ‘kill lists’ and the dread they live with every day

National

Durban city manager says NPA erred in his bail conditions

des erasmus - 28 Oct 2020

The corruption-fraught metro is coming to grips with having a municipal manager who is on bail for graft, yet has returned to work

National

SA justice delays extradition of paedophile to UK

Sarah Smit - 27 Oct 2020

Efforts to bring Lee Nigel Tucker to justice have spanned 16 years and his alleged victims have waited for 30 years

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Special Reports

Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'