Webinar on womenpreneurs for March 22
Djembe Communications, a leading Pan-African communications consultancy, will host a webinar on March 22, 2016 for women entrepreneurs, innovators and key influencers across the African continent.
The webinar – seminar conducted over the internet – entitled Africa’s Womenpreneurs: What’s Next, is being held in partnership with the African Innovation Foundation, the organisation dedicated to innovation-led socio-economic development in Africa, and How We Made It in Africa, one of the world’s leading African-focused online business publications.
As a best-in-class consultancy, Djembe is committed to delivering insights-driven solutions to stakeholders across the African region, a release issued in Accra said.
The webinar aims to uncover the latest trends and opportunities for African women entrepreneurs and innovators, and showcase the crucial role they play in advancing the region’s economy.
“Business women and young, aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to join the webinar to learn more about the ever-increasing entrepreneurship and innovation opportunities for women across Africa, what trends are taking place and how to leverage them to build sustainable businesses.,” the released stated.
The Country Manager of Djembe Communications for Ghana, Ms Toyin Dania, who will moderate the webinar, said “African women are increasingly setting the pace in the entrepreneurship scene. They are taking advantage of technological advances and transcending traditional barriers to build creative and sustainable businesses that meet the needs of African consumers.”
She said Djembe’s webinar would bring together leading African influencers to shed light on how aspiring female entrepreneurs in Africa could take advantage of new trends in the region to launch innovation-led entrepreneurship careers.
Panelists will include leading African influencers including Pauline Mujawamariya Koelbl, Director, Innovation Prize for Africa, African Innovation Foundation; Adenike Ogunlesi Founder/ CEO, Ruff ‘n’ Tumble; Esther Armah, host of radio programme 'The Spin' and Media Lecturer at AUCC; Jabu Sopete, a Journalist with Forbes Africa and fashion entrepreneur; and Jaco Maritz, Media Entrepreneur and Founder of How We Made It in Africa.
Social media handles include on Facebook – Djembe Communications, Instagram and Twitter - @djembepr and comes on at 4:30pm. Participants also must register for free at http://djembeinsights.com/webinar.