#WomensMonth | When we break barriers for women, we build better economies

Women’s month presents the chance to interrogate why women are still significantly less likely to be employed than men, with the latest QLFS data showing a 10 percentage point employment gap between the two groups. 31 Aug 2026 Read more

Harambee's new Breaking Barriers report: A gender lens to the analysis of South Africa's youth employment challenge

Women are the “bellwethers” of the labour market. This is according to the latest edition of Breaking Barriers, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator's quarterly labour market insights report, which explores how women's participation in the economy can identify where barriers persist, where interventions are working, and how ecosystem coordination can unlock inclusive growth. 14 Aug 2026 Read more