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Women Moving Markets: Charmaine Houvet on Leadership, Technology and Africa’s Economic Future

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What does it take for women to move from breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries to actually shaping the future of those industries? We speak to Charmaine Houvet, Senior Director for Africa at Cisco, about her leadership journey, the changing technology landscape and the role women can play in shaping Africa’s next phase of economic growth.
12 Aug 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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