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[IOL] Celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month: empowering women in South Africa

Updated: Oct 25

As the calendar turns to November, the country will soon turn its attention to National Entrepreneurship Month, a time to recognise the vital role entrepreneurs play in driving innovation, economic growth, and job creation.

In South Africa, where the unemployment rate hovers at a staggering 32.9%, highlighting entrepreneurship is more critical than ever.


With traditional job markets constrained, nurturing entrepreneurial spirit is essential for empowering individuals, particularly women, who are significantly underrepresented in leadership roles.


The numbers tell a troubling story. Only 10% of Fortune 500 companies are led by women, and in South Africa, women hold just 26.5% of top management positions.


This stark reality underscores the need for initiatives that support and promote female entrepreneurship...


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