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Female Entrepreneurship at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: Investigating the motivations of, and barriers faced by, female entrepreneurs.

There is a large entrepreneurial gender disparity in South Africa. A recent survey shows that the average total early-stage entrepreneurial activity (TEA) female/male gender ratio is 0.70. Further statistics show that only 9% of women are involved in the early stages of entrepreneurial pursuit

Celebrating Women’s Month: Nqobile Msibi’s Journey with WeSit

In the spirit of celebrating South Africa's Women's Month, we spotlight Miss Nqobile Msibi, a remarkable entrepreneur whose dedication to safety, fairness and efficiency in childcare inspired her to innovate WeSit. This innovative platform is revolutionizing the way parents and sitters connect

From Vision to Reality: How Jeanne-Marie Faber is Transforming Financial Services

Celebrating Women's Month with Jeanne-Marie Faber Meet Jeanne-Marie Faber, the inspiring force behind Faber Accounting, an innovative firm dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) through comprehensive financial services and expert tax guidance. With a mission to challenge

Inspiring a Sustainable Future with Foi Science

This Women's Month, we shine a light on Miss Nomahlubi Nompunga, the visionary leader behind Foi Science, a South African company pioneering sustainable beauty through biopolymer technology. Driven by Change Nomahlubi's passion for sustainability and community empowerment created the spark for Foi