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Well-Grounded
Forbes Woman Africa

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.

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August-September 2017
Art Becomes Her
Forbes Woman Africa

Art Becomes Her

A celebrated international fine artist, Mmakgabo Helen Sebidi overcame the struggles of apartheid, and her work is grounded in her past.

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3 mins  |
August-September 2017
'Not Just Pro-Women But Pro-Progress'
Forbes Woman Africa

'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.

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6 mins  |
August-September 2017
Diversity And Inclusion Are Part Of Baker Mckenzie's DNA
Forbes Woman Africa

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.

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3 mins  |
August-September 2017
We, Men For Women
Forbes Woman Africa

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.

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10+ mins  |
August-September 2017
What, After All, Does Feminism Have To Do With Men?
Forbes Woman Africa

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.

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3 mins  |
August-September 2017
Blood, Setbacks And Tears
Forbes Woman Africa

Blood, Setbacks And Tears

Two sisters with common failures and a dream to eventually succeed.

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2 mins  |
August-September 2017
Fighting To The End
Forbes Woman Africa

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. 

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2 mins  |
June-July 2017
Not Just Hard Work, But Heart Work
Forbes Woman Africa

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.

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5 mins  |
June-July 2017
Going Down The Spice Route
Forbes Woman Africa

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.

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4 mins  |
June-July 2017
A Cool Idea That Turned A Million
Forbes Woman Africa

A Cool Idea That Turned A Million

Natasha Alomia looked to the freezer of her own fridge for her breakthrough business idea.

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4 mins  |
June-July 2017
Pots, Pans & Passion
Forbes Woman Africa

Pots, Pans & Passion

To put food on her own table, Lebogang Matsetse had to start a company bringing to the fore a skill she learned at her grandmother’s knee.

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2 mins  |
June-July 2017
Government isn't Motivated By High Profits
Forbes Woman Africa

Government isn't Motivated By High Profits

President Yoweri Museveni speaks to CNBC Africa’s George Ndirangu in Uganda about the country’s successes and challenges.

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4 mins  |
October/November 2017
Why The Richest And Most Powerful Go To Davos
Forbes Woman Africa

Why The Richest And Most Powerful Go To Davos

For years, I’ve been a silent observer of the World Economic Forum (WEF), reading about it on the internet, editing reams of copy on it or watching it on TV. But one question has always remained in my mind. What drives thousands of people each year to a small alpine town in Switzerland to live out Professor Klaus Schwab’s dream, who founded the forum in 1971?

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3 mins  |
February-March 2017
Tales From A Tense Place
Forbes Woman Africa

Tales From A Tense Place

Two women, one country, one fear. The tales of Linda Masarira and Nyasha Musandu tell of the fear on the ground in Zimbabwe with its tottering economy. They are an unlikely duo, an activist and a communications strategist, but both have felt the hand of authority over them for speaking out, sitting in a park and asking questions.

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February-March 2017
Wives. Widows. Survivors.
Forbes Woman Africa

Wives. Widows. Survivors.

The widows of Marikana. Different faces. The same setting. The same inconsolable fate. The same seething anger at the cops who killed their men and changed their lives forever.

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4 mins  |
October-November 2015
No Longer On The Sidelines
Forbes Woman Africa

No Longer On The Sidelines

The South African netball team led by Bongi Msomi is working towards becoming one of the world’s best.

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March - May 2019
The Trailblazer In The Congo
Forbes Woman Africa

The Trailblazer In The Congo

The story of love, loss and triumph. The story of humanitarian, model and mother, Noëlla Coursaris Musunka.

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6 mins  |
March - May 2019
The Logistician In Fashion
Forbes Woman Africa

The Logistician In Fashion

Rethabile Ntsekalle studied logistics but turned to bridal couture for a living.

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4 mins  |
March - May 2019
‘Dismiss This Beautiful Continent At Your Own Peril'
Forbes Woman Africa

‘Dismiss This Beautiful Continent At Your Own Peril'

The exuberance of youth might be just what the doctor has ordered for Africa. There is no doubt that the zest this minister has for responsibilities will take the continent far.

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5 mins  |
March - May 2019
The New Wealth Creators
Forbes Woman Africa

The New Wealth Creators

The women leading change, creating money and meaning from unconventional ideas and industries.

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10+ mins  |
March - May 2019
This Could Be You!
Forbes Woman Africa

This Could Be You!

One in four South African employees are diagnosed with depression annually. There are ways you can seek help while your identity is protected by law..

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8 mins  |
March - May 2019
The Top 7 Investment Trends For 2019
Forbes Woman Africa

The Top 7 Investment Trends For 2019

Most people give up on their resolutions by mid February. As we usher in March, a reminder that it’s never too late for investment goals.

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March - May 2019
Apps To Cure The Mind
Forbes Woman Africa

Apps To Cure The Mind

Mental health issues affect us all, but are seldom discussed. Thankfully, technology can now act as a medium to bypass the stigma associated with seeking help.

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4 mins  |
December 2018 - February 2019
The Creative Player With Football In Her Genes
Forbes Woman Africa

The Creative Player With Football In Her Genes

One of three South Africans at the Houston Dash club in the US, the diminutive but talented Linda Motlhalo is a superstar in the making, proving it is possible to make a living solely from football.

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6 mins  |
June/August 2018
Junior Guides
Forbes Woman Africa

Junior Guides

At age 23, Jamie Beaton and Sharndre Kushor have built a global tutoring empire. All that’s missing at Crimson Education is a profit.

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5 mins  |
June/August 2018
'Get South Africa Thriving'
Forbes Woman Africa

'Get South Africa Thriving'

As South Africa’s Minister of Higher Education and Training, Naledi Pandor is on course to ensure the country’s institutions are geared for the fourth industrial revolution and will generate professionals ready to create enterprises that will employ others.

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9 mins  |
June/August 2018
'A Cultural Hybrid'
Forbes Woman Africa

'A Cultural Hybrid'

Bisila Bokoko is like the wines she sells – made in Spain with an African accent.

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3 mins  |
October/November 2017
The Right Connections
Forbes Woman Africa

The Right Connections

Lilian Ajayi-Ore is creating an environment where students play a role in generating solutions for gender equality.

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2 mins  |
October/November 2017
Lupita Nyong'o: What I've Learned
Forbes Woman Africa

Lupita Nyong'o: What I've Learned

The Oscar-winning Kenyan actress talks about sudden fame, why she has a lot to thank television for, self-righteousness and why her childhood prepared her for this life in more ways than she could have imagined.

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3 mins  |
October-November 2016

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