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Hidden economy: Why women are already Africa’s most powerful industrialists

ABI Analysis · South Africa energy Sentiment: 0.00 (unrated) · 18/03/2026
Every Women’s Month, we talk about empowerment. We talk about inclusion. We talk about closing gaps. But perhaps the real question is: what if women had never been absent from the economy in the first place? What if we have simply been measuring economic power incorrectly? Traditional economic metrics tell us that women are underrepresented. […]

Sources: Mail & Guardian SA

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