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The women helping to shape African Bank’s next chapter
As African Bank shifts into a phase of strategic consolidation and sustainable growth, five key female executives are driving the governance, transformation, and people-first…
Africa is home, everybody plays their part
Contractor Josephine Sindani explores why upgrading South Africa's informal settlements must be paired with skills training, maintenance literacy, and active leadership for women…
Quiet luxury with purpose: How a former principal built Avela Lodge & Spa
Former school principal Lindiwe Ginya has built Avela Lodge & Spa in the Magaliesberg, transforming a vision for educational retreats into a thriving sanctuary of purpose-driven…
'Invest in women to unlock billions in the economy'
Economic leaders and policymakers at the Standard Bank Top Women conference urged Africa to invest in women, highlighting that closing gender gaps could unlock hundreds of…
The Invisible Workload: How Women’s Many Roles Impact Career Advancement and How Technology Can Help
Beyond workplace bias, the invisible mental and logistical load of caregiving holds women back from senior leadership and entrepreneurial growth. Here is how technology and…
Bold enough to rewrite the industry
Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa refused to accept the absence of women-owned, industrial-scale sanitary pad manufacturers in South Africa. Her determination led to the creation of Africa's…
From Representation to Influence: Standard Bank Top Women Conference to Explore the Next Era of Women's Economic Leadership
The Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026 returns to the Sandton Convention Centre on 8–9 September, bringing together leaders and changemakers to explore the next era of…
AWCA looks to keep more women in the profession and move them into leadership
The African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) marks 24 years of advancing Black women in the profession, focusing on retaining talent, supporting career growth, and empowering…
Leading beyond the limits of tradition
Women's Day holds deep significance for influential South African women who have shaped the country's political, business, and academic landscapes. It's a day to remember those…
Dr Nontuthuko Mvundla is redefining African beauty
Award-winning aesthetic medical doctor Dr Nontuthuko Mvundla is challenging conventional beauty standards by placing African identity, artistry, and authenticity at the centre of…
Inge Laubscher
Law is often seen as a safeguard. Inge Laubscher believes it should also be a catalyst for growth. At 31, she has built AlphaPro Legal Solutions into an international legal and…
Dikeledi Skonyela
Diamonds may be forged under immense pressure, but Dikeledi Skonyela believes the same is true of people. At 35, she is not only building a jewellery business — she is opening…
Adelaide Mokonyama
Every mine begins with a plan, but the best ones shape far more than production targets. Adelaide Mokonyama is helping design the future of South Africa's mining industry,…
Sarah Waller
Sarah Waller discovered that one honest admission could spark a movement. When she spoke openly about feeling lonely and disconnected, thousands of women responded with the same…
Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards 2026 finalists celebrate South Africa's boldest women entrepreneurs
South Africa's entrepreneurial landscape has long celebrated disruption. But the finalists announced for the fifth Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards suggest that the country's…