Firstly, the sky is the limit. They should believe in themselves, but also they should equip themselves with quality skills and education. They have … - Chileshe Kapwepwe

The assumption is always that if it’s a man, he will succeed and a woman will struggle and fail. This mindset needs to be changed and done away with.

There are just so many complex issues that come in when women are vying for positions in politics – issues that usually suppress women all the time, but not the men.

I think that issue starts with education, because you can only empower women financially once they are educated. They need to be empowered with knowledge, be given resources including training, to sharpen their capabilities. And by that I mean at all levels – even at the most basic level. For example, if a woman is trying to set up a small stall, it is important to empower them with some financial literacy.