Video: Women in tech honoured at Wired4Women Awards gala

Video: Women in tech honoured at Wired4Women Awards gala

The 2026 winners of the Wired4Women Awards. South Africa’s female technology change-makers were celebrated last night at the third annual Wired4Women Awards, where trailblazers, innovators and rising stars were recognised for their contribution to shaping the country’s digital future. Held under the banner of the Wired4Women Tech Forum, in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and headline…

Read More
women at the heart of digital inclusion

women at the heart of digital inclusion

For millions of South Africans, access to opportunity is still determined by access to tools, particularly smartphones and digital financial services that allow for participation in the modern economy. M-KOPA South Africa’s 2025 Impact Report offers a clear view of what happens when those barriers are removed at scale. Read the full M-KOPA report “South…

Read More
Africa: Foreign Minister Receives AU Special Envoy On Women, Peace and Security

Africa: How Community Shelters Protect Children and Help Women Restore Degraded Lands in Niger

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Community-built shelters in Niger are enabling mothers to participate in land restoration work by providing shaded spaces for their children, protecting them from extreme heat and environmental hazards. The initiative has led to the construction of 662 shelters across six regions, safeguarding 6,465 children and allowing women to focus on earning income and…

Read More
Africa: Foreign Minister Receives AU Special Envoy On Women, Peace and Security

Africa: Women Breaking Barriers – Celebrating Trailblazers During Women’s History Month

UNITED NATIONS, New York – At the conclusion of Women’s History Month, Spotlight Initiative and Rise, a non-profit advocacy organization for the rights of survivors of sexual violence, hosted a high-level event recognizing trailblazing women across different industries around the world. ‘Women Breaking Barriers’ convened women leaders and allies at the forefront of entertainment, science,…

Read More
Cell C, GirlCode collab to train 500 unemployed women

Cell C, GirlCode collab to train 500 unemployed women

Cell C and GirlCode have forged a technical depth and career readiness partnership. Cell C and software development skills organisation GirlCode will train and certify 500 unemployed young South African women in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. This, as part of their partnership aimed at strengthening access to future‑ready digital skills and improving pathways into…

Read More