Graça Machel explains why the trust she leads has launched networks for women in business and in agriculture. The interviewer is Bronwyn Nielsen of CNBC Africa.
Graça Machel explains the thinking behind the launch of a Pan African network of women in journalism. allAfrica.com is among the media houses supporting the network.
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