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Nomzamo Mbatha steps into Women’s Month with Empowering Her Summit 2024

Popular South African-born actress, philanthropist and former BONA cover star Nomzamo Mbatha takes up space through her Lighthouse Foundation, presenting the ‘EmpoweringHer’ Summit 2024. Powered by the African Bank and Hollywood Foundation, the summit will take place in September and promises to be a space where women are empowered and celebrated this Women’s Month and beyond.

“The future growth of the South African economy largely rests on the shoulders of entrepreneurs. Through our #EmpoweringHER programme, we aim to assist women-owned SMMEs to grow and become financially and operationally independent. By creating and/or developing sustainability for these small businesses, we also create a strong structure for access into the economy and thereby, ultimately, assisting to reduce the high unemployment rate in the country,” explains the Hollywood Foundation.

Sharing on her Instagram, the actress expressed that she and her foundation will be stepping into women’s month with a bang.

“Stepping into the women’s month with a bang! The Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation proudly presents EmpoweringHer Summit 2024 powered by the African Bank & Hollywood Foundation. This exciting event will celebrate, educate, and empower women, featuring an inspiring seminar and a business awards ceremony. Anticipate a day filled with transformative moments and exceptional connections,” she captions.

Previously, the Lighthouse Foundation has been a part of various projects aimed at assisting the youth through fundraisers and collaborations with powerhouse brands. This year, it aims to continue with its philanthropic work through this summit.

Attendees can expect a day filled with networking and plenty of inspiration and industry experts will be present imparting their knowledge and wisdom to the young.

 

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