Huawei Launches Fourth Edition of Women in Tech Training in Johannesburg
The three-day event, running from August 27-29 in Johannesburg, is now in its fourth year and is specifically designed for women professionals and entrepreneurs seeking to leverage technology for business growth and leadership.
Huawei South Africa has officially opened applications for the 2025 Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme. The three-day event, running from August 27-29 in Johannesburg, is now in its fourth year and is specifically designed for women professionals and entrepreneurs seeking to leverage technology for business growth and leadership.
TechHERpreneur: Innovation Meets Ambition
This year’s program is centered around the theme, “TechHERpreneur: Where Innovation Meets Ambition.” It aims to equip women with the essential tools and insights needed to thrive in a digital-first world where technologies like artificial intelligence and 5G are reshaping industries. The fully funded program is completely free to apply for and attend.
Participants will spend the first two days at the Huawei Johannesburg campus, engaging in hands-on sessions led by Huawei experts. These sessions will focus on applying emerging technologies to real-world business challenges. The final day, hosted at Henley Business School Africa, will concentrate on personal leadership, business resilience, and strategic adaptability, with participants receiving a Henley certificate upon completion.
A new addition to the program this year is a practical tech demo and masterclass led by Stuff, South Africa’s leading consumer tech publication. This session will showcase accessible technology solutions for small businesses, from productivity tools to digital visibility platforms.
A Program with Impact
According to Vanashree Govender, Senior PR Manager for Media & Communications at Huawei South Africa, the program is all about practical application.
“Our 2025 theme, TechHERpreneur is about meeting women where they are, building, adapting, and leading in a rapidly changing world,” she stated. She added that the program provides women with a “practical edge and confidence to grow”
– Vanashree Govender, Senior PR Manager for Media & Communications, Huawei South Africa
Linda Buckley, Pro Dean of Teaching and Learning at Henley Business School Africa, emphasized the program’s broader mission.
“This is about digital fluency, personal mastery, and the confidence to grow beyond survival. At Henley, our mission is to build the people who build the businesses that build Africa, and partnerships with committed corporate citizens like Huawei are a critical part of this.”
– Linda Buckley, Pro Dean of Teaching and Learning, Henley Business School Africa
Huawei will select a total of 40 women for the 2025 cohort based on their entrepreneurial drive, innovation potential, and business growth mindset. Govender encourages all aspiring women entrepreneurs to apply, saying, “Whether you’re just getting traction or looking to future-proof what you’ve built, this programme gives you the tools and perspective to make smarter decisions in a changing world.”
