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This year’s International Women’s Day theme is Give to Gain. And at W-Suite, we believe that the theme reflects a belief that progress for women is not built in isolation. It is strengthened when women invest in each other’s growth, voice and opportunity.

Giving is often misunderstood as sacrifice. In reality, it is one of the most powerful catalysts for collective advancement.

When a woman shares her knowledge, another woman gains confidence.When she opens a door, someone else gains access.When she amplifies another woman’s voice, leadership itself becomes stronger.

Giving does not diminish our own progress. It multiplies it.

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Katie Mohamed

Give to gain: The evolving role of women in leadership International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on how far women have come and the work still ahead, highlighting the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and giving to empower future leaders.

As we step into the new year, it’s time to look beyond income alone and ask what women are truly paying with, time, energy, health, safety, and opportunity. Success should leave us whole, not hollow. It’s time to choose sustainability over survival, and intention over exhaustion.

Join on at 11am today as she discusses the cost of being a woman in 2026.

Tonight on The Influence Equation we unpack the fascinating history of Professor William Gumede and his commitment to ensuring that South Africa’s shift towards democracy was ethical, transparent and transformational.

The Influence Equation: Tonight at 18:10 on 919fm with Katie Mohamed.

Stream on 919.co.za.

David Kau joins us this evening and shares his journey in pivoting from engineering to comedy. As one of South Africa’s first black comedians, David admits that perhaps South Africa wasn’t ready for his satire at the time, but it opened the doorway for the face of comedy in the country today.

The Influence Equation: Tonight at 18:10 on 919fm with Katie Mohamed.

Stream on 919.co.za.

We’re all explorers in one way or another, but Adriana Marais is on another level - above the stratosphere in fact.

Tune in tonight on 919fm for an episode of The Influence Equation that’s out of this world.

Stream on 919.co.za.

Katie Mohamed

Across Africa, women scientists are using data, technology, and innovation to create cleaner cities, stronger health systems, and sustainable economies.

When women lead in science, they don’t just advance knowledge — they advance peace.

African women scientists are reshaping our future. They are mapping our world, healing our people, and feeding our planet. They remind us that innovation is human. Let’s ensure women in STEM receive the funding, recognition, and platforms they deserve.

’s groundbreaking HIV prevention research has empowered women across Africa to protect their health and shape a new generation of scientists.

, CEO of , is positioning Africa at the forefront of space innovation, using satellite technology to drive climate resilience and connectivity.

advances inclusive research that turns discovery into development, ensuring science serves people and progress reaches every community.

How can you make a positive impact?

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