By Dr Bomikazi Zeka
Dr Bomikazi Zeka, associate professor of finance and financial planning at the University of Canberra in Australia, explores economic inequality through the lived experiences of marginalised groups – particularly women, people of colour, and older adults – with a focus on resilience, social justice and building a more inclusive future.
Bomikazi’s advice for women+ nearing retirement:
“Maximising contributions to retirement funds are important, particularly after career breaks or periods of part-time work, to compensate for any gaps in savings. Contributions to retirement annuity funds are also a great way to boost voluntary savings whilst being tax deductible.”
Bomikazi’s under-reported topics that need attention are:
There isn’t enough attention being paid to why the gender pay gap in South Africa is not narrowing. This topic needs to be interrogated to make strides in closing the pay gap and reducing the economic vulnerabilities women face.
