As the voice of women in business, the Businesswomen’s Association of South Africa (BWASA) is an as- sociation of business and professional women in the country. It plays a key role in highlighting the current status of women in leadership and acts as a lobby group that advocates on women’s business issues in an effort to transform the economy.
The non-profit voluntary association works through strategic part- nerships that include sponsors, non-profit organisations, leading companies, government departments, business schools and inter- national associations for the interests of its members.
BWASA provides a platform for the inspiration and capacity build- ing of women in business through a variety of initiatives and opportunities for growth and development which include, creating conver- sations that examine structures and methods of doing business locally, regionally and internation- ally, creating excellent business training opportunities to improve business performance and making a contribution towards develop- ing the next generation of women business leaders.
As part of its on-going efforts to strengthen the role and recognition of women in South Africa, the BWASA has committed itself to spearheading an Economic Gender Advocacy Programme which is specifically linked to developing the content of the new Women Empowerment and Gender Equity Bill and creating a Charter for Women’s Empowerment.
BWASA continually upgrades various programmes and initiatives to keep abreast of industry trends as well as providing and coordinating platforms for women to have access to finance and other oppor- tunities. The Limpopo branch is based in Natural Living Emporium, 42A corner Grobler and Burger Street, Office 7 in Polokwane. To join BWASA, you may call 015 297 8876.
