The Fundamental Steps In Finding Equality And Happiness
Forbes Africa|April 2020
My visit to Durban in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province in the first week of March to attend the 2020 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit was a memorable one.
Rakesh Wahi, Founder And Publisher, Forbes Africa
The Fundamental Steps In Finding Equality And Happiness

It did not go without challenges; the most prominent one being the first case of coronavirus in South Africa being confirmed in Durban on the eve of the summit. There was a momentary discussion on whether the event needed to be cancelled but our host government took an informed decision to continue with the proceedings.

Despite a number of last-minute cancellations on account of travel restrictions, the annual gathering was attended by about 800 ladies from different parts of the world who participated in some extremely stimulating and topical discussions that impact diversity and equality. It was perhaps a time that men were in complete minority and I must admit that despite the summit’s theme of ‘The Ceiling Crashers’, the ladies were extremely gracious in the manner in which they communicated their points of view.

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