ZIMBABWE’S leading women in business, technology, finance and social enterprise are set to converge in Harare for the Lift Me Up Women’s Conference, an initiative positioning empowerment as both strategy and shared responsibility.
Scheduled for March 12 at The Venue in Avondale, the conference will run under the theme Give to Gain — Empowering the Future-Proof Woman, aligning with International Women’s Day commemorations, which shall be held a few days earlier.
Organised under the stewardship of Alpha Media Holdings, the event promises practical insights and forward-looking strategies aimed at equipping women to thrive in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
Marketing lead Olga Muteiwa said the conference was curated to deliver measurable value to delegates across sectors.
She confirmed a diverse line-up of speakers drawn from telecommunications, finance, property, energy, conservation, technology and entrepreneurship.
Among the headline speakers, Gloria Ndoro-Mkombachoto of NetOne will present Connectivity as a Catalyst: Future-Proofing Women-Led Businesses through Digital Transformation, focusing on how digital access can unlock enterprise growth.
Ethel Mupambwa of Money-Mart Finance Group is expected to address financial resilience under the topic Future-Proofing the Bottom Line: Resilience and Strategic Growth, highlighting sustainability in volatile markets.
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Property investor Patience Munetsi-Patongamwoyo will unpack Brick by Brick: Future-Proofing Your Financial Legacy through Property Investment, while Ashleigh Nyambirai of TN Livestock Trust will speak on building resilient enterprises that create generational pathways.
Energy sector insights will come from Odellia Matangi-Mangwengwende of African Transmission Corporation in a presentation titled Powering the Future: Why Energy is the Heartbeat of Economic Resilience.
Karen Nyenga of Fine & Country Zimbabwe is scheduled to explore Legacy, Stewardship and Resilience: Navigating the High-Stakes World of Global Real Estate.
Technology and innovation will feature prominently, with Esther Mandina, a tech entrepreneur and AI innovation leader, addressing The AI Skills Gap: Ensuring Women Lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Dorien Beurskens of Young Africa International will focus on mentorship under the theme Bridging the Gap: Mentoring the Next Generation of Female Entrepreneurs.
Environmental sustainability will also take centre stage as Moreangels Mabhiza examines how conservation and wildlife management can create new economic avenues for women.
Muteiwa said the programme was designed to move beyond inspiration to implementation.
“We are guaranteeing an experience that is practical, transformative and results-driven,” she said.
“Every speaker has been carefully selected to address real challenges facing women in business and leadership today.
“Delegates will leave with actionable strategies, valuable networks and the confidence to position themselves competitively in a fast-changing global economy.”
She added: Lift Me Up is not just a conference; it is a commitment to equipping women with tools to adapt, innovate and lead.”
Registration details and attendance capacity information can be acquired from Olga Muteiwa on email [email protected] and or Unique Zimuto on [email protected].
