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CBZ Partnership Magazine • Q1 March 2024
Women in Leadership: A
Celebration of International
Women’s Day
On the 8th of March, CBZ
Holdings convened a Women
in Leadership luncheon at the
Harare Country Club, marking
the International Women’s
Day with purpose.
The celebration welcomed a distinguished panel
of seven accomplished women, which included CBZ
Holdings’ Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs
Officer, Matilda Nyathi, Group Chief Human Resources Officer,
Nyasha Mangwiza, and the Divisional Director of Retail Banking,
Dedrey Mutimutema.
On the panel with them were invited panelist guests,
namely, Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula, the founder and Managing
Director of Securico Security Services; Precious Murena
Nyika, the CEO of Winfield Strategy & Innovation; Gloria
Zvaravanhu, the Managing Director of Old Mutual Insurance
Company; and Nyaradzo Dhliwayo Moyo, the founder
and CEO of Yanaya Lifestyle, each representing a diverse
range of successful profiles in different industries.
Speaking at the event, Matilda Nyathi emphasized how the International
Women’s Day serves as a reminder that women ought to be
celebrated every other day for all their contribution to a better
world. During the panel discussion, she shared her personal life
journey and highlighted how self-belief and giving oneself chances
in life are a key ingredient in navigating challenges.
Expanding on the same theme Nyasha Mangwiza imparted valuable
insights on the efficiency and dedication required by women and
girls to excel in their careers to reach their full potential.
Highlighting the significance of continuous development, Dedrey
Mutimutema eloquently shared the importance of setting high
standard personal growth and career development goals in one’s
success journey. “Present yourself with elegance, keeping in mind
your future aspirations and where you hope to be.” she said. With
her thought provoking words, she inspired the audience to
embrace opportunities for advancement and strive for
excellence in their professional endeavours.
The impact of this day undoubtedly reverberates
far beyond its immediate context, as it leaves a
moment that will be used by many to ignite a hope of
inspiration and encouragement - one in which women
are celebrated and empowered to thrive, lead, and excel.
With an audience of around 80 women in attendance, the luncheon
provided an inspirational platform for the panellists to share their
motivational journeys to success and how they broke patriarchal
stereotypical barriers.
The day’s hot topics, which struck a deep chord with the audience,
included women’s empowerment, gender inclusion, and career
growth. The poignant tales shared by the panellists highlighted
the importance of the advancements achieved in the women’s
empowerment discourse thus far.
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