LLR, BOWICO join hands for built environment
Nchidzi Masendu | Tuesday August 1, 2023 06:00
Last week, LLR announced its role as the lead sponsor of the Women In The Built Environment Power Brunch, an event that has gained recognition for its focus on empowering women practitioners in the industry. The term built environment refers to human-made conditions and is often used in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, public health, sociology and anthropology.
Historically dominated by men, the built environments sector has been slow to embrace the full potential of its female talent.
“Embracing diverse perspectives and talents is key to our success,” said Letlole CEO Kamogelo Mowaneng, speaking at the sponsorship launch. “Through this sponsorship, we aim to create an inclusive organisational culture that values the unique contributions of every individual.”
At the Brunch to be held on August 16, project managers, business owners and leaders in the construction industry will gather to discuss important issues facing the built environment. Topics will include project financing, public-private partnerships, project management, facility management, building construction and real estate.
Mowaneng stressed that LLR is committed to integrating its basket of wealth into the African economy, through value-enhancing and real estate investment not only to unlock superior returns for their shareholders, but also to connect and empower communities.
Letlole has been hailed for its unwavering focus on gender diversity and intellectual leadership to reshaping the landscape of Botswana’s real estate sector. The group’s investment in empowering women professionals and fostering an inclusive organisational culture solidifies its position as thought leaders, steering the industry towards progress and prosperity. Letlole La Rona currently employs 13 women out of a total staff complement of 17.
BOWICO additional member, Shatani Ngada, said there is a dire need for women to work together in the built environment.
“We saw it fit to come together as women to come and intentionally create opportunities that most women have no access to, and to form strategic partnerships and encourage women to come to this industry,” said Ngada.