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Aberdare Cables remain committed to its standpoint towards the empowerment and development of women. As part of our Women’s Month celebration in August, we reiterated a call for female employees and women in general to stand up and seize the socioeconomic opportunities and participate actively and meaningfully in the mainstream economic activities of the country. We further call on all staff members particularly male employees to play an active role in the fight against gender based violence and all other forms of abuse of women in the workplace, home and our communities.
On Wednesday, 08 August 2018, the management invited all female staff members to wear their colourful doeks to pay tribute to all women who played a momentous role in the attainment of a free and democratic South Africa and to honour those women who continue to advocate for women empowerment in different sectors of the society. This was done under the theme, "A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform”.
As an agent of social change and responsible corporate citizen with strong Ubuntu values, Aberdare Cables remain determined to contribute in women empowerment. We will continue to engage industry players to open up opportunities for women and ensure balanced gender representation in the entire value chain.
Happy Women’s Day!
Aberdare Cables was established in 1946 and is a leading South African leading cable manufacturer. Aberdare Cables has 3 manufacturing sites in South Africa, with Customer Service Centres in each province and in Maputo.
The company employs 1500 people and currently holds a Level 1 BBBEE status, with a make-up of 55% Black ownership and 30% Black Women Owned.
In 2016, Aberdare Cables was acquired by a Chinese cable manufacturer, Hengtong. The Hengtong group operates in 120 countries, has 9 overseas manufacturing bases and owns 5 brands, including Aberdare.
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