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Our very first edition this October celebrates Africa. In line with our theme, our lead story tracks the life of Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, businesswoman and African fashion champion. She understands that power is not just about money, and that true wealth is measured by the legacy she leaves. Also in this edition we hear first-hand from Gloria Serobe, founding member of South Africa’s first women’s investment company, as she retraces her tentative steps into the world of high finance nearly 20 years ago. In our story on entrepreneurs, Suzan Oelofse, the president of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa, argues that women bring something special, something extra, to the world of business. But columnist Fikile Ntsikelelo Moya begs to differ and punches above his weight in his column Left Hook. The debate about whether or not women are innately good leaders because of our gender is one that Forbes Woman Africa welcomes. We like nothing better than a good debate, and what better place to have it out than on our pages. Moxima Gama’s Investment Tips, a regular feature, is a must-read for anyone looking to invest shrewdly. On our sport pages we introduce Lydia Nsekera, the first and only woman in FIFA’s 109-year history to sit on its decision-making executive committee.
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Well-Grounded
Coco Cachalia, whose mother Amina was among the 20,000 in the Women’s March of August 1956, made a decision to stay away from politics – and succeed in business instead.
Art Becomes Her
A celebrated international fine artist, Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi overcame the struggles of apartheid, and her work is grounded in her past.
'Not Just Pro-Women But Pro-Progress'
South Africa’s Minister of Women Susan Shabangu on the significance of the 61st anniversary of Women’s Day, and the role men can play in ending gender violence in South Africa and creating an equal society.
Diversity And Inclusion Are Part Of Baker Mckenzie's DNA
According to Law360’s 2017 Glass Ceiling Report, women make up around one-third of the attorneys in private legal practice. Among the law firms surveyed, just below 23% of partners are female.
We, Men For Women
South Africa still has a long way to go for gender justice in business and in life, but with more men openly stepping forward to be a part of the discourse, FORBES WOMAN AFRICA speaks to two male entrepreneurs, a CEO and a social activist. They acknowledge diversity makes smart social and economic sense that will benefit all.
What, After All, Does Feminism Have To Do With Men?
According to the seminal African-American writer bell hooks (her name is not capitalized), feminism is for everybody.
Blood, Setbacks And Tears
Two sisters with common failures and a dream to eventually succeed.
Fighting To The End
In May, 82 more Chibok girls were released in exchange for Boko Haram prisoners. Oby Ezekwesili, a strong advocate in the campaign to bring them back, has vowed to never stop fighting.
Not Just Hard Work, But Heart Work
As incidents of gender-based violence increase in Africa, those like Nigeria’s Kemi Dasilva-Ibru, are trying to bring relief to stigmatized victims.
Going Down The Spice Route
Essie Bartels worked several odd jobs she hated before opening a company selling mouth-watering spices and sentiments to the world.