The ManicaPost
Ray Bande
Senior Reporter
LEADING financial services provider, Old Mutual Zimbabwe has joined hands with New Faces New Voices for a training programme aimed at empowering women in various areas, including entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
One of the programmes took place today, at St John’s Anglican Church in Mutare.
The training is running under the flagship financial education programme On The Money, which seeks to equip individuals with essential skills and knowledge to excel in entrepreneurship and improve their financial literacy.
By focusing on these key areas, the initiative aims to empower women to become self-reliant, financially independent, and successful contributors to their communities and the economy at large.
Ms Lillian Mbayiwa, Old Mutual’s Head of Group marketing, Public Affairs, and Sustainability encouraged the women of Mutare to actively participate in the programme, highlighting Old Mutual’s commitment to inclusion and diversity.
“We are excited to host ladies in Mutare at this empowering training event. As Old Mutual, we remain steadfast in our commitment to create inclusive spaces where women can thrive, regardless of societal expectations or gender orientation. We firmly believe in cultivating diversity, not just as a talking point, but through tangible initiatives that foster a truly inclusive environment,” said Ms Mbayiwa.
This partnership is not the first between Old Mutual and New Faces New Voices.
In the past, they have successfully collaborated to train women in areas such as financial literacy, leadership, and investments.
Old Mutual’s interest to increase women visibility through fostering access to finance and financial services, strengthening the skills and capacity of Zimbabwean women propelled the training of 8 088 women in the country to date.
Ms Mbayiwa said: “The partnership signifies our commitment to women’s empowerment and the promotion of gender equality. By providing training opportunities and fostering an environment that supports women in their professional and business endeavours, we believe we are indeed actively working towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society.”
Women in Mutare who attend this empowering training event have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop valuable skills, and connect with a supportive network of like-minded individuals.
