Gender officer calls for women empowerment

Speaking at the fifth Northern Women’s Exposition Business Forum, which was held recently at Botho University, Phemelo Maiketso said there is a need for women to be provided with income generating and technical skills training. She said offering women income generation and technical skills would enhance their accessibility to jobs, market, capital, land ownership and control over resources.

She added that by advancing equal opportunities and removing structural barriers to women’s economic empowerment could reduce inequality and increase inclusive economic growth.