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Remembering mamkhulu, the woman who ran with wolves

22 August 2024

She raised me to be wild and wise and to love fiercely. In my 20s, I picked up a book on a bookshelf at an antique furniture store. I convinced the store owner to sell it to me.

Improving financial literacy can accelerate financial inclusion, spur women’s socio-economic development and make insurance easily accessible

22 August 2024

Ramping up financial literacy among underserved women will go a long way towards accelerating financial inclusion, which in turn will drive mass adoption of insurance solutions and unlock the immense economic potential of this marginalised market segment.

Women’s advances and obstacles in Financial Services

22 August 2024

In 1994, complete political transformation happened in South Africa at the breathtaking rate of a revolution. In the 30 years since, it feels as though it’s been a long, persistent struggle to achieve even a small amount of the social and economic change the country needs.

Why mentorship matters to advance women

20 August 2024

While many organisations strive for diversity and inclusion, breaking the glass ceiling remains difficult for women. According to a recent study, 58% of women in entry-level positions aspire to take up leadership roles, but only 39% have mentors to help them achieve this goal.

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What do you believe will be the biggest challenge when the COFI framework is finally implemented?

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The cost and complexity of relicensing Demonstrating customer outcomes through data and reporting Embedding a customer-first culture across the business Aligning existing compliance frameworks with COFI requirements

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