Nelly Yamutwale: “Competence has no gender; competence remains competence”

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, women entering formal employment often face early career stagnation and barriers rooted in gender stereotypes. Speaking on Radio Okapi on October 19, human resources management expert Nelly Yamutwale said competence should not be treated as a weakness because someone is a woman. She also stressed the importance of mentoring and support from experienced people to advance professionally. Her firm, Capital HR Solutions, launched Dames de Substance, a six-month program offering tailored mentoring to strengthen participants’ skills, leadership and professional networks.