Huawei Introduces Fourth Women in Tech Training Session in Johannesburg
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with the 2025 Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme
The 2025 Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme, a collaborative initiative between Huawei South Africa and Henley Business School Africa, is set to equip women entrepreneurs with the essential tools and insights needed to thrive in a digital-first world.
Running from August 27-29 in Johannesburg, South Africa, this three-day event promises to be a transformative experience for participants. The first two days will be held at the Huawei Johannesburg campus, where attendees will engage in hands-on sessions led by Huawei experts, focusing on applying emerging technologies to real-world business challenges. The final day will be hosted at Henley Business School Africa, with an emphasis on personal leadership, business resilience, and strategic adaptability.
The theme of this year's programme is "TechHERpreneur: Where Innovation Meets Ambition." This theme is about building, adapting, and leading in a rapidly changing world. A new addition to the programme this year is a practical tech demo and masterclass led by Stuff, South Africa's leading consumer tech publication.
Huawei will select a total of 40 women for the 2025 cohort based on their entrepreneurial drive, innovation potential, and business growth mindset. Aspiring women entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply, regardless of their current level of traction or future-proofing goals.
Linda Buckley, Pro Dean of Teaching and Learning at Henley Business School Africa, highlights the programme's mission of digital fluency, personal mastery, and growth beyond survival. She emphasizes the importance of partnerships with committed corporate citizens like Huawei in achieving Henley's mission to build the people who build the businesses that build Africa.
Vanashree Govender, Senior PR Manager for Media & Communications, Huawei South Africa, emphasizes the practical focus of the programme. She notes that the programme provides women with a practical edge and confidence to grow their businesses.
The programme is fully funded and free to apply for and attend. It is open to women entrepreneurs across sectors and ages, emphasizing inclusivity. Training covers digital skills essential for business growth and competitiveness, and leadership development is a core component to strengthen decision-making and strategic business management.
The benefits for women professionals and entrepreneurs participating in this programme are substantial. They will gain access to practical tech skills tailored for entrepreneurial success, enhancing their leadership abilities that support business scaling and sustainability. Participants will also have opportunities to grow their businesses through improved digital capacity and strategic insights.
Overall, the programme aims to close the digital skills gap for women in South Africa’s tech and business sectors, promoting greater economic empowerment and innovation among women entrepreneurs. The 2025 Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme is now open for applications.
- The 2025 Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme, designed to empower women entrepreneurs, focuses not only on teaching essential digital skills for business growth but also on leadership development for strategic decision-making, thus bridging the digital skills gap in South Africa's tech and business sectors and contributing to economic empowerment and innovation.
- As part of the 2025 Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme, participants will learn how to apply emerging technologies to real-world business challenges and will engage in a practical tech demo and masterclass, enabling them to obtain a practical edge and confidence in their entities' growth and development in the technology-driven lifestyle and education-and-self-development landscape.
