It’s true. You can’t keep a good woman down. Not this month, not any other month! To highlight the plight of inadequate protection of the law to whistle-blowers in South Africa, prominent women blowing the lid off among others SAA, Trillian and Imperial Group are taking a stand with a symbolic demonstration at the Zondo Commission when President Cyril Ramaphosa returns today and tomorrow to give evidence as president of the country, where he is expected to focus on what his administration has done to curb corruption.
In other parts of the world, Kathy Hochul will rise in a forth night as the first female governor of New York. You may wonder, Kathy who? Well, here’s a glimpse: An advocate for women facing domestic and sexual violence throughout her career, she led the “Enough is Enough” campaign, fighting sexual assault on college campuses that eventually shone the light on and resulted in outgoing three-term mayor Andrew Cuomo quitting over sexual harassment and bullying allegations. Looks like she’s ready to clean up after Cuomo’s fallout.
And in China, women are increasingly working in heavy-labour industries due to a shortage of male labourers, offering them new freedoms.
But why must we always fight for freedom, to be recognised? Why do we have to hold careers and still carry the burdens men don’t have? Why do we need only a month to be dedicated to women? For Daily Maverick’s Judi Nwokedi the answer in creating a society where equality is the privilege of every citizen and not the preserve of the few lies in bringing the conversation around women and inequality into meaningful engagement with men. An insightful read.
Here’s a roundup of the world’s top and most interesting headlines:
SA Business
Millions in Lottery funds spent on ‘poorly organised’ one-night ‘music and arts festival’ – Daily Maverick
The US is importing SA truck drivers, as UK salaries hit R1 million. Here’s how to get in – Business Inside
Mango finally placed in business rescue – The Citizen
Global Business
Now Microsoft is protesting after Amazon won a $10 billion NSA cloud contract – The Verge
Hackers steal $600 million in likely largest DeFi crypto theft – Bloomberg
Women-owned businesses prioritised in Fintech Pacific and ygap’s digitisation in Fiji – FinTech Times
Markets
Bitcoin roars back, putting $100,000 predictions in vogue again – Bloomberg
Oil up over brighter fuel demand outlook, but COVID-19 challenges remain – Investing.com
Dollar extends gains ahead of US CPI release – Investing.com
Opinion
Hawks investigate Insure Group’s managers Charl Cilliers and Diane Burns after R1.7bn insurance scandal – Daily Maverick
Cuomo dynasty sputters out as scandal ends in lonely resignation – Bloomberg
What’s missing in South Africa’s strategy to get breastfeeding levels up – The Conversation
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