Old Mutual celebrates women in the women’s month

Old Mutual Malawi continues to highlight the significance of women in our society as the world continues to celebrate Women’s Month which falls in March every year.

he celebration reached its climax on 8 March, when the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer Edith Jiya joined International Womens day celebrations at Puma Energy. Later in the day she led staff engagement activity marking the commencement of the commemoration of International Women’s Day at Old Mutual Malawi Headoffice in Blantyre.

Jiya encouraged the ladies to believe in their potential and never let any stereotypes pull them down.

Among others, the event featured a panel discussion on women’s inclusion where it was highlighted that emotional discipline and prioritization are key for success.

In the engagement , Jiya recounted her experience of stepping out of her comfort zone and developing new hobbies including an interest in soccer to facilitate conversations with other male CEOs.

“As women we need to be bold and take risks in our pursuit of greatness. Let us not only pursue opportunities for which we are 99% qualified but also dare to go after those for which we are only 50% or less qualified,” she said.

One of the participants, Gudrun Malunga, Sales Manager for Retail Mass Market, expressed her excitement and gratitude, thanking Old Mutual Malawi and the Old Mutual Women Network (OWN) for the opportunity and mentorship programs provided to women within the organization.

She stated, “The fact that I am here as one  of the panellists is evident enough that there is inclusion within the organization.”

Apart from reaching out to its female staff, the company, through its Financial Education Manager, Benard Chiluzi, delivered a personal finance management workshop to women at Airport Development Limited (ADL), addressing topics such as financial mindset change, financial goal setting in the modern world, and the basic principles of personal money management.

The sessions were delivered to equip participants with the necessary knowledge to attain financial comfort, freedom, and wealth.

ADL Chief Executive Officer Thokozani Unyolo commended Old Mutual for the free financial education session which she said was enlightening and empowering.