The Girls Table

The Girls Table Amplifying the voices of girls and young women on socio-economic, political and cultural issues.

Sometimes progress looks like a major milestone. Other times, it looks like a young woman finding her voice, taking a ch...
07/09/2026

Sometimes progress looks like a major milestone. Other times, it looks like a young woman finding her voice, taking a chance on her idea, learning from a setback or deciding to try again. At The Girls Table, we celebrate these moments because every journey of empowerment starts somewhere. May this week remind us to recognise progress in ourselves, in others and in the communities we are part of. Keep showing up. Your small steps matter.

02/09/2026

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to share our work and the impact of the support we have received from WALPE, Oxfam and the Embassy of Switzerland during a Training-of-Trainers workshop on Transformative Feminist Leadership, Technology and Artificial Intelligence.

One of the most powerful moments was hearing directly from three young women who received seed capital through our project which we implemented in Tsholotsho. They shared their journeys from starting their businesses, navigating challenges and setbacks, to finding ways to grow and diversify their enterprises. Their stories are a reminder that when young women are given the resources, knowledge and opportunity to build, they can turn support into sustainable livelihoods.

For us, this is what meaningful empowerment for young people looks like, investing in their agency, leadership and ability to shape their own futures. We are grateful to WALPE, Oxfam and the Embassy of Switzerland for supporting work that puts young women at the centre of change.

Today, we celebrate a woman who continues to create spaces for girls and young women to find their voices, embrace their...
02/09/2026

Today, we celebrate a woman who continues to create spaces for girls and young women to find their voices, embrace their dignity and step into leadership. Through her work, she reminds us that empowering girls is an investment in stronger communities and a better future.

Join us today at 15:30 hours on Skyz Metro FM as we discuss, “Young Women, Livelihoods, and Economic Independence.” We w...
28/08/2026

Join us today at 15:30 hours on Skyz Metro FM as we discuss, “Young Women, Livelihoods, and Economic Independence.” We will be joined by Princess Ndlovu, one of the young women who received seed capital and a starter kit, as she shares her journey, the opportunities the support created, and what economic empowerment means for young women in her community.

A woman can be qualified and still be told she is “too ambitious.” She can be outspoken and be called difficult. She can...
27/08/2026

A woman can be qualified and still be told she is “too ambitious.” She can be outspoken and be called difficult. She can be confident and be called arrogant. She can know her rights and be called disrespectful. She can challenge injustice and be told she is looking for attention.

We often tell women to find their voices, yet become uncomfortable when they use them. We encourage young women to lead, but sometimes question their character when they begin taking up space.

There is an invisible line women are expected to walk. And when they cross it, we give them labels. Perhaps the problem isn't that women are “too much.” Perhaps we are still too uncomfortable with women who refuse to make themselves smaller.

During the Strengthening Information Integrity in Southern Africa validation meeting convened by MISA in Lusaka, Zambia,...
26/08/2026

During the Strengthening Information Integrity in Southern Africa validation meeting convened by MISA in Lusaka, Zambia, our Executive Director, Sandra Gama, participated in a panel discussion on gendered disinformation and technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

Sandra spoke about how gendered disinformation and online violence affect women’s participation in public life, including how they can contribute to self-censorship and withdrawal from digital platforms, as well as discourage other women from entering politics, journalism and other public-facing spaces.

The discussion also explored intersectionality and how factors such as age, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, disability and profession can shape women’s experiences of gendered disinformation and technology-facilitated GBV.

The panel provided a space to reflect on the relationship between online violence, women’s participation and democratic inclusion, while bringing perspectives from across Southern Africa into the conversation.





Last week, The Girls Table joined a two-day validation meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, for the “Strengthening Information Int...
26/08/2026

Last week, The Girls Table joined a two-day validation meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, for the “Strengthening Information Integrity in Southern Africa” country reports covering Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Across the countries, the discussions highlighted a clear pattern. Gendered disinformation is being used to undermine women’s participation in public life. Women politicians, journalists, electoral officials and activists are targeted through character assassination, sexualised insults, and narratives linked to morality, sexuality and witchcraft. These narratives undermine women’s credibility, influence how they are perceived, and can contribute to self-censorship and withdrawal from public spaces.

The conversation also highlighted the importance of looking at information integrity through a grassroots lens. As The Girls Table, we shared experiences of young women in rural and marginalised communities whose access to information and connectivity is shaped by household dynamics and influenced by climate-driven migration, including migration to and from South Africa and Botswana.

For us, strengthening information integrity also means strengthening women’s access to information, digital spaces and opportunities to participate. It means paying attention to whose voices are heard, whose experiences shape the conversation, and who has the resources to engage safely and meaningfully.

We were honoured to contribute the perspectives of young women from Zimbabwe to this important regional conversation.



Last week, The Girls Table joined a two-day validation meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, for the “Strengthening Information Int...
26/08/2026

Last week, The Girls Table joined a two-day validation meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, for the “Strengthening Information Integrity in Southern Africa” country reports covering Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Across the countries, the discussions highlighted a clear pattern. Gendered disinformation is being used to undermine women’s participation in public life. Women politicians, journalists, electoral officials and activists are targeted through character assassination, sexualised insults, and narratives linked to morality, sexuality and witchcraft. These narratives undermine women’s credibility, influence how they are perceived, and can contribute to self-censorship and withdrawal from public spaces.

The conversation also highlighted the importance of looking at information integrity through a grassroots lens. As The Girls Table, we shared experiences of young women in rural and marginalised communities whose access to information and connectivity is shaped by household dynamics and influenced by climate-driven migration, including migration to and from South Africa and Botswana.

For us, strengthening information integrity also means strengthening women’s access to information, digital spaces and opportunities to participate. It means paying attention to whose voices are heard, whose experiences shape the conversation, and who has the resources to engage safely and meaningfully.

We were honoured to contribute the perspectives of young women from Zimbabwe to this important regional conversation.



Today we are crushing on Nondumiso Ngwenya. Nondumiso is the Development Lead at Future Africa Governance and a social d...
26/08/2026

Today we are crushing on Nondumiso Ngwenya. Nondumiso is the Development Lead at Future Africa Governance and a social development practitioner with experience in youth, gender and mental health programming. She has completed her Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at the University of Namibia and serves as National Secretary for Gender, Disability, Marginalized Communities & Social Welfare Affairs within the Namibia National Students Organization.

A Global 100 Under 40 honouree and alumna of Harvard Aspire, YALI and WFUNA leadership programmes, Nondumiso is passionate about advancing social development and creating meaningful change in her community.

Join us today at 15:30hrs on Skyz Metro FM as we unpack the realities of young women in entrepreneurship, from turning s...
21/08/2026

Join us today at 15:30hrs on Skyz Metro FM as we unpack the realities of young women in entrepreneurship, from turning skills and ideas into profitable businesses and becoming financially independent.

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