Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) celebrated the last day of Women’s Month at a Women in business breakfast seminar themed ‘Women Empowerment: Advancing your Leadership and Business Skills’, hosted by the Coega Development Corporation (CDC). The seminar formed part of CDC’s commitment to the empowerment of black women-owned businesses. It afforded guests an opportunity to learn from role players in the economy and gain advice, business tools and resources necessary to grow their … [Read more...] about SMMEs get professional advice from leading businesswomen in Nelson Mandela Bay
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Tough Challenge for EP Women
Eastern Province face one of their toughest challenges of the season when they meet the high-riding Border side in the SARU Women's Interprovincial tournament at NMMU's Missionvale Campus in Port Elizabeth today. With fine attacking play and a solid defence, Border have already secured the top spot on the log, as well as a home final on September 12 after claiming bonus-point victories in their first four matches. They will draw confidence from their form this season, but will be wary of … [Read more...] about Tough Challenge for EP Women
Excited pupils to share a day with high powered shoes
Sixty ambitious high school learners will spend a day following in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela Bay's leading female business figures in the Businesswomen of Tomorrow work-shadow-day convened by the PE branch of the Businesswomen's Association (BWA) on Tuesday, 18 August 2015. "The event is held annually during Women's Month specifically to inspire and empower future women leaders in business, government and civil society," said Michelle Brown, BWA PE Chairperson. A different high … [Read more...] about Excited pupils to share a day with high powered shoes
Decrease in number of female business owners in South Africa
Absa's SME Index for Q2 2014 reveals a marked shift in the South African labour market for women. The percentage of women who are self-employed has dropped from around 53% in 2008 to just over 44% in 2014. The number of employed women increased by 12,6% over the same period, indicating a sizeable shift to employment for women in the labour force, as only 1,8% more men were employed over the period. The number of self-employed men has increased by 8.2% from March 2008. By contrast, over 150 … [Read more...] about Decrease in number of female business owners in South Africa
Coega aims at 70% women representation
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) will launch its Women Empowerment Initiative later this month. Speaking at the conclusion of Coega's Women's Month celebrations at the Coega Vulindlela Accommodation and Conference Centre on Friday 29 August 2014, Zola Ngoma, the CDC's unit head of performance and talent management in Corporate Services announced the new initiative which aims to further improve representation and participation of women in management and leadership roles. In the first … [Read more...] about Coega aims at 70% women representation
Girls get a day free from School
The Businesswomen of Tomorrow Initiative is an annual initiative run in August by each branch of the Business Women's Association (BWA) nationally aimed at exposing Grade 11 learners to a day in the life of a working woman. The PE branch partners with one high school from the Metro each year. This year it was Cillie High School and learners from the Future Leaders Programme based at the Ubuntu Centre in Zwide as well as young ladies of the Vision 4 Academy werte also invited to take … [Read more...] about Girls get a day free from School
BWA nurturing future women leaders
Almost 80 Grade 11 and 12 girl pupils will learn about their dream careers from Port Elizabeth's women leaders in business at the annual Businesswomen of Tomorrow event, held by the PE branch of the Businesswomen's Association (BWA) next week, Tuesday 19 August 2014. The event is held during Women's Month specifically to inspire and empower future women leaders in business, government and civil society. A high school is chosen in the Metro each year and this year the Grade 11 learners from … [Read more...] about BWA nurturing future women leaders
Top 5 habits of women with financial flair
Some women are born with a flair for working with money whilst others have to work a bit harder at it. August is National Women's Month and the ideal time to sharpen up your money know-how. "Drawing up a monthly budget and keeping track of your income and expenses on a weekly or monthly basis comes more naturally for some women than others. A few small 'tweaks' can easily lift your financial performance regardless of your skills," Eunice Sibiya, Head of FNB Consumer Education. "The good … [Read more...] about Top 5 habits of women with financial flair
Six Eastern Province representatives in Springbok Team
Springbok Women's coach Lawrence Sephaka on Wednesday named seven uncapped players in his squad of 26 to travel to London and France from June 25 to July 5 for their warm-up tour ahead of the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup. The team's participation in this tour has been made possible by a R2,3m grant from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund. The following Eastern Province women are part of the team travelling to London and France: Lorinda Brown, Nomathamsanqa Faleni, Phumeza Gadu, … [Read more...] about Six Eastern Province representatives in Springbok Team
EP Women’s team in it to win
The EP Women's rugby team will make their way to Durban this weekend to play against KZN at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium on Saturday the 24th of May, at 15:00. This game will be their third game of the season, and they will be keen to build on the successes of their first two games, which saw them defeat Western Province and the Blue Bulls. The team will then go to play SWD on the 7th of June before facing Border on the 14th of June. The team, which has been bolstered by players from the SA … [Read more...] about EP Women’s team in it to win
EP Women to tackle the Blue bulls in Pretoria
The Eastern Province Women's Rugby team will be travelling to Pretoria to play their second game of the season against the Blue Bulls at Loftus Stadium on Saturday the 10th of May 2014 at 14:40. There have been a few changes made to the team due to injuries, but hooker, Donna Sdumba still remains captain. Team manager, Eado Suka was confident ahead of the game, bolstered by her team's victory against the Western Province at Central Fields in Uitenhage on the 26th of April, which ended in a … [Read more...] about EP Women to tackle the Blue bulls in Pretoria
Top presenter shares presentation tips
“I can present, I like it, I can do it.” Those are the words you should be telling yourself when you deliver a presentation, says celebrated public speaker and radio personality Tove Kane, who gave an inspiring, humour-filled talk on presentation skills this week (Tuesday, 15 April), hosted by the Business Women’s Association (BWA). She was joined on stage by Susan Simpson, who heads up Emerald Hill Communications. In addition to advocating the power of positive thinking, Kane, an Algoa … [Read more...] about Top presenter shares presentation tips
Grade 12 learners encouraged to ‘Blaze a trail and leave a legacy’
“Blaze a trail and leave a legacy,” was the overriding message for the group of 100 matric girls invited to attend the sixth annual Port Elizabeth Business Women’s Association (BWA) Grade 12 Workshop, held at Linkside High School on Friday 11 April. The inspiring and informative workshop, presented to learners from 10 schools in the city, covered topics from entrepreneurial spirit, presented by Julie Oates (Pixel Shoes), to travel and gap year opportunities by Lana Field (Epic Work and … [Read more...] about Grade 12 learners encouraged to ‘Blaze a trail and leave a legacy’
SA Select Women to play against Border, EP
The SA Select Women's Sevens elite squad will meet teams from Border and Eastern Province in a warm-up tournament at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University on Saturday 22 February 2014 as part of their preparation for the Hong Kong Women's Rugby Sevens invitational on March 28. One team from Border and two from Eastern Province will participate in the series of matches, which SA Select Women's coach Renfred Dazel hopes would determine how much progress his squad has made since the Dubai … [Read more...] about SA Select Women to play against Border, EP
Uniting to prevent violence against women and children
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will connect with the rest of the country on today to lead in the first day of a national campaign themed Vikela Mzansi – Kwanele! Communities United in Preventing Violence Against Women and Children. The 16 Days of Activism Campaign of No Violence Against Women and Children runs until 10 December. Blitz and Road Show This annual awareness campaign highlighting the evil of violent crimes against vulnerable groups in society will see different activities take … [Read more...] about Uniting to prevent violence against women and children
