Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard Network - Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA)

#006 How women bring value to the mining sector

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In this episode Petro du Pisani (WiMSA) speaks to Rumisha Motilal about the outcomes of her MBA dissertation, where she asked the question: " Do women add value in the mining sector." This podcast is a follow-on from a women's day event hosted by WiMSA at Anglo American's Centre for Experiential Learning in August. Rumisha also gives some handy tips on things that women can start doing tomorrow to advance in their careers.
20 Oct 2019 English South Africa Non-Profit

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