August is Women’s Month and Impact SA talks to influential women in key sectors of the South Africa economy.
Women entrepreneurs are cornerstones of the South African economy and the township economy in particular.
Developing entrepreneurship and small enterprises has to be made a priority for South Africa to successfully overcome the unemployment challenges, particularly in the youth.
But entrepreneurship comes with its challenges as statistics show that 75% of small businesses will not see five years of operation. Challenges, particularly those for women, include access to finance, but there are tools out there for women to use to give them a head start in making a successful entrepreneurial journey says Motshepo Koape – Senior Manager Business Development and Client Engagement, GIBS Entrepreneurship Development Academy
