SA Mobile Operator Cell C to Take Part in Top Women Global Virtual Conference

In order to provide motivation and practical strategies to help thousands of women entrepreneurs in Africa, the conference sought to bring together experts and thought-leaders.

This year’s conference is focused on providing participants with information on how to survive the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Juliet Mhango, The Chief Human Capital Development and Transformation Officer for Cell C, will participate in a panel discussion titled, “Gender equality through inclusive skills development and employment creation”.

Mhango said Cell C was fortunate to be invited to take part in the women conference. The South African mobile operator has always been a supporter of gender equality and women’s empowerment, she said.

“Through initiatives such as Take A Girl Child To Work Day, Cell C’s Bursary program for girl learners, and our holistic online educational platform Cell C girl, we are dedicated to driving the advancement of all women in the workplace and beyond,” said Mhango.

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Top Women Global Virtual Conference

Live Q&A sessions, access to networking sessions and remote meetings will be part of the conference. The all-in-one platform, Hopin, will be used by organizers to allow participants to attend talks given by speakers and interact with other women entrepreneurs from around the world.

Speakers this year will include the Global Head of Private Equity Actis, Natalie Kolbe, the Standard Bank Group Chief Executive, Sim Tshabalala, and Orgella’s founder and CEO, Allegro Dinkwanyane.

Notable speakers such as the former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, the Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambao Ngquka and athlete Caster Semenya have been included in the conference in the past.