Tag: women’s day

East African countries have met the basic standards for category A trading to begin on a temporary basis. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

Women in agriculture ‘cannot pour from an empty cup’

by Dawn Noemdoe

9th August 2021

It takes great strength to be a woman in agriculture. Perhaps, on this Women’s Day, we should also encourage these women to reflect, replenish, recharge and rejuvenate, writes Dawn Noemdoe. ...

Pictured (top left) are Jacqui Taylor, founder of Agritourism SA and (bottom left), Tim Harris, CEO of Wesgro. Photo: Supplied.

4 things happening in SA agri today, 11 August 2020

by Duncan Masiwa

12th January 2022

After a long weekend of celebrating the fierce #SheBosses of agriculture, Agritourism South Africa has invited all women in the sector to join their network in celebration of Women’s Month. ...

Women’s Month: 15 #shebosses have a message for men in agri

by Team Food For Mzansi

9th September 2020

While agriculture remains a predominantly male-dominated sector, a generation of female powerhouses have already taken up space and, if you ask us, chances are that most of the country's food ...

South Africa's alcohol industry suffers severe losses due to trade on the black market. Photo: Supplied

Liquor traders to address gender-based violence in township ‘tavern dialogues’

by Duncan Masiwa

7th August 2020

The National Liquor Traders Council (NLTC) has announced the planned launch of the “Tavern Dialogues” on Women’s Day to combat gender-based violence and femicide (GBV&F). The council said the initiative ...

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