Author: Doreen Kinja

When it comes to gender equality in the workplace, the African continent remains varied, with some regions – such as the southern, western and eastern parts of the continent – showing better progress in creating more gender-equal environments than others. A study by the McKinsey Global Institute found that African firms had the highest share of female representation on company boards – 25% compared to the global average of 17%. But while progress has been made at the top level of firms, women are less well represented in middle management. Notably, women make up 43% of individuals who receive a…

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