The participation of women in the agricultural sector has always been low compared to that of men. This has largely been due to challenges with land ownership, access to financial schemes to support their Agri-businesses and low participation in trainings. When the AGCO Future Farm in Zambia was conceptualised, our aim was to be a catalyst in the development of a sustainable and prosperous agricultural industry on the continent, with innovative solutions built around the needs of African farmers.

Speaking on POWER Business with Tumisang Ndlovu, AGCO Zambia future farms senior manager Alongo Chitengi explains the importance of women participation in this male-dominated industry.

The participation of women in the agricultural sector has always been low compared to that of men. This has largely been due to challenges with land ownership, access to financial schemes to support their Agri-businesses and low participation in trainings. When the AGCO Future Farm in Zambia was conceptualised, our aim was to be a catalyst in the development of a sustainable and prosperous agricultural industry on the continent, with innovative solutions built around the needs of African farmers.
Speaking on POWER Business with Tumisang Ndlovu, AGCO Zambia future farms senior manager Alongo Chitengi explains the importance of women participation in this male-dominated industry.

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POWER Business is on every week with Nosipho Radebe, offering a wrap-up of the day&rsquo;s business news, analysis of market trends and advice on all money-related matters. POWER Business also has a human interest focus, unpacking the nature of the economy and empowerment more broadly.

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POWER Business is on every weeknight, offering a wrap-up of the day’s business news, analysis of market trends and advice on all money-related matters. Tehillah Niselow interviews leading CEOs whose businesses are making headlines. POWER Business also has a human interest focus, unpacking the nature of the economy and empowerment more broadly.

POWER Business is on every weeknight, offering a wrap-up of the day&rsquo;s business news, analysis of market trends and advice on all money-related matters. Tehillah Niselow interviews leading CEOs whose businesses are making headlines. POWER Business also has a human interest focus, unpacking the nature of the economy and empowerment more broadly.

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Women participation in agriculture

Every State of the Nation Address and Budget speech, South Africans are promised the professionalization of the public service. A national framework towards this was published in October 2022 and The Public Service Amendment Bill and the Public Administration Laws General Amendment Bill are currently before Parliament. Will these acts and documents create an effective, capacitated, accountable public service. Tehillah Niselow spoke to Sandile Swana Political Analyst, Ayanda Mafuleka CEO of FASSET, Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority and Dr Anusha Naidoo – Acting Deputy Director General: Human Resources Management & Development at the Department of Public Service and Administration.

Every State of the Nation Address and Budget speech, South Africans are promised the professionalization of the public service. A national framework towards this was published in October 2022 and The Public Service Amendment Bill and the Public Administration Laws General Amendment Bill are currently before Parliament. Will these acts and documents create an effective, capacitated, accountable public service. Tehillah Niselow spoke to Sandile Swana Political Analyst, Ayanda Mafuleka CEO of FASSET, Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority and Dr Anusha Naidoo &ndash; Acting Deputy Director General: Human Resources Management &amp; Development at the Department of Public Service and Administration.

Power Boardroom - What will it take to professionalise the public sector

The big economics story of the day, inflation slowed to 3% in February, from 3.5% the previous month However, a month ago, it looked quite clear the reserve bank would be cutting rates but now that is extremely unlikely given the higher oil prices and the weaker rand. Tehillah Niselow spoke to Patric Kelly Chief Director, responsible for Price Statistics.

The big economics story of the day, inflation slowed to 3% in February, from 3.5% the previous month However, a month ago, it looked quite clear the reserve bank would be cutting rates but now that is extremely unlikely given the higher oil prices and the weaker rand. Tehillah Niselow spoke to Patric Kelly Chief Director, responsible for Price Statistics.

South Africa inflation falls to 3% in February

The stigma surrounding business rescue prevents companies from seeking pre-emptive help. And in cases where business does initiate the process, this often leads to increased risk due to other companies’ reluctance to conduct business with them. Tehillah Niselow spoke to Gareth Cremen – Partner Business Rescue, Restructuring, Insolvency and Insurance at Cox Yeats.

The stigma surrounding business rescue prevents companies from seeking pre-emptive help. And in cases where business does initiate the process, this often leads to increased risk due to other companies&rsquo; reluctance to conduct business with them. Tehillah Niselow spoke to Gareth Cremen &ndash; Partner Business Rescue, Restructuring, Insolvency and Insurance at Cox Yeats.

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