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CDH, in partnership with Gender Rights and Tech (GRIT), hosted the event “From Ground to Governance: Closing the Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Gap through Research and Policy Innovation,” which served as a crucial global call to action during the 16 Days of Activism for no violence against
The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) Media Day, held in Pretoria on 5 December 2025, served as a crucial barometer for the state of South African agriculture, uniting industry experts and media under the theme: “Connecting the Dots: Collaborative Solutions Across Policy, Markets, Logistics &
15 December 2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and partners including the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and African Bank have officially launched Township Spark, a new blended-finance guarantee
The GEM SA Special Report: Women’s Entrepreneurship in South Africa (2024) shows that women entrepreneurs are exiting their businesses at higher rates than they are starting and running them, with access to finance emerging as a key driver of this attrition. Around 21.5% of women entrepreneurs cite