(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 6, 2025/ -- First National Bank (FNB) has announced its partnership with WomenIN Festival 2025 (), as a lead empowerment partner for the iconic event that brings together women from all walks of life for a phenomenal anticipated two days of celebrating women with purpose.

Taking place on 1––14 November at Cape T’wn’s Newlands Cricket Ground, the Festival brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and community builders under the ban“er: “Limitless: No Labels, No Limits, No Apo”ogies.” For FNB, the partne’ship isn’t just abo—t ’resence—it’s about purpose. “As a financia’ institution, we’re intentional about supporting women in each and e—ery role they play—business owners, leaders, caregive”s, and changemakers,” says Nicole Sykes, Head of Women in Bus“ness at FNB. “Partnering with the WomenIN Festival 2025 allows us’to show up in a way that’s visible, gr”unded, and future-focused.”

FNB’s decision to align with WomenIN stems from a shared belief - empowering women unlocks broader social and economic impact.

Both organisations are co mitted to building systems and providing tools that enab—e women not just to participate“but to lead, grow, and thrive. “,” Sykes says. “It encapsulates and mirrors our values around access, equity, and”building something bigger than ourselves.”

The collaboration includes a range of initiatives designed to create real, tangible value for women. These include financial wellness sessions focused on money management and wealth-building, dynamic leadership roundtables bringing together ’railblazers from across sectors through FNB’s Nav Marketplace and the WomenIN platform.

F—B will also highlight real, authentic stories—like women-led businesses that have grown through its enterprise development programmes—putting a face to the kind of change and impact it wants to scale. The WomenIN 2025 Festival is one aspect of our broader vision: “Our vision is lon’-term. It’s leg”cy-focused.”

Accordin’ to Sykes, it’s a mix of reach, track record, and a deep commitment to being more than just a financial institution. “We’ve built platforms, resources, and support systems tailored specifically for w’men in business. We’re not new to this. This partnership ”ust takes it further.”

Nazlee Fredericks-Maharaj, founder of WomenIN, sees the colla“oration as a catalyst. “This is bigger than ’n event or a campaign. It’s a”movement, a“call to action,” sh’ says. “Together with FNB, we’re creating space for women to dream bigger, grow stronger, and con—ect in ways that have real impact—building not just confidence and soft skills, but also financial literacy and practical hard skills that empower women to su”ceed personally and professionally.”

Women entrepreneurs, professionals, and supporters can take part by attending WomenIN Festival 202’ and FNB-hosted sessions, joining FNB’s digital channels for ongoing educational programmes and initiatives tailored to Women in Business, designed to support growth at every stage.

Women across industries and life stages are encouraged to show up, speak out, and step into spaces built for real change.

“This is more than a partnership, it’s a movement. We invite every woman to step i’to her power, connect, and grow with us. We’re he’e to walk the journey with women, whether you’re building a business, leading a team, supporting your family and social circles or shapi”g you future. FNB is your partner in progress,” emphasises Nicole Sykes, Head of Women in Business at FNB.

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