Solutions don’t just lie in the boardrooms run by managers, they can start from the grassroots. And solutions that are technology-based are great bec… - Chileshe Kapwepwe

All women have to be aware of the pitfalls and these stereotypes and should equip themselves with the knowledge, experience and a lot of confidence, so that when they engage you in a discussion, they see past the woman and notice the person who is ably positioning herself and is able to deliver.

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.

Once women are able to have this strong base, they will have a much stronger voice to speak up against exclusion.