Impact Partner Content / Absa
We all know that South Africa urgently needs jobs, but where are these jobs going to come from? The results of the South African Women Entrepreneurs Job Creators Research Survey are out now - and it’s official, women entrepreneurs are vital job creators, both now and in the future! A special 1 hour live webinar event will be held on the morning of Tuesday 31 August 2021 to share the findings of this important research study.
The South African Women Entrepreneurs Job Creators Research Survey was undertaken by Lioness Data (the research and insights unit of Lionesses of Africa, in partnership with New York University, and in collaboration with Absa. Dr Linda Zuze, Research Director at Lioness Data, will be presenting her top level analysis of the survey findings at the live webinar event on the morning of Tuesday 31 August 2021. Bongiwe Gangeni, Deputy CEO, Absa Retail and Business Bank, will be sharing her perspectives; and Melanie Hawken, founder and ceo of Lionesses of Africa will be providing some context to the research together with insights from the Lionesses community of women entrepreneurs.
The webinar will have a panel discussion featuring some of South Africa’s leading women entrepreneurs, including Margaret Hirsch, executive director, Hirsch’s Group; Indrani Govender, founder, Ricinz Construction; Jodi Fittinghoff, co-owner, Jodam Manufacturers; Annie Sibindi Muronda, founder, Rufaro Garments; and Siwela Masoga, founder, Siwela Wines. They will be sharing their thoughts on their own roles as job creators, and the challenges facing South Africa to create much needed jobs, particularly for young people.
If you would like to join us for this important research results Webinar on Tuesday 31 August, book your free seat here:
We look forward to sharing our research with you. All attendees will receive a digital copy of the research survey report highlights.
