Online Reporter
Victoria Ruzvidzo in JOHANNESBURG, South Africa
HIGH-POWERED women from across Africa gathered here yesterday at the Forbes Africa Woman Leading Women Summit in commemoration of the Women’s month.
More than 1 000 women, who included the Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Her Excellency Judith Suminwa Tuluka and Ethiopia’s former President Her Excellency Safile-Work Zewde, met as they shared and took stock of the journey they have walked the past year in their quest to have a fair share of the cake.
Women leaders, politicians, entrepreneurs, professionals and other decision-makers set aside time to engage in bold conversations, fresh perspectives and more connections among themselves and the wider world.
Discussions largely hinged on celebrating achievements by women across the continent in all sectors of the economy and acknowledging progress in transforming challenges into opportunities.
From a 19-year-old young woman to the 86-year-old 1958 Miss World South Africa, everyone found space to celebrate.
The delegates’ backgrounds were as diverse as the colourful outfits they wore in the suit and sneakers dress code.
It was indeed a day well spent. Serious discussions on business, health, scientific inventions, technology and innovation, cyberbulling and leadership nuggets. Among other subjects, were punctuated by laughs and entertainment as the day progressed.
The African woman is really intent on making the continent a better place in all aspects.
“Victory by women is victory for all. Every ceiling shattered becomes a doorway for someone else, “ remarked MacDonalds South Africa chief executive officer Max Oliva.
“When women lead, organisations perform better. Women are truly rocks of resilience and strengths,” he said.
A number of women shared their stories of resilience while other extended tips on how women can rise above challenges to live their dreams.
This is the 11th Forbes Africa Woman Leading Women Summit.
The anticipation for next year’s was quite palpable last night.
