Even as we juggle both worlds, we have to stay true to ourselves – remain the strong and able woman that you are – and always remember we will never … - Chileshe Kapwepwe

We have many women now leading big financial institutions, which many people never imagined a woman could lead.

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.

I think a new African woman is confident, assertive, brave, proud and ready to accomplish anything in any field. And the current generation, unlike in the past, have an added advantage of real-life inspirational examples of women who have achieved so much.