BREAKING BARRIERS: OVERCOMING OBSTACLES AND THRIVING AS A WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR IN AFRICA
Every day is a great day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, but the International Women’s Day is an even better time to recognize their impact and reflect on the progress that still needs to be made. Women entrepreneurs are an essential component of economic development, particularly in Africa, where women-owned businesses contribute significantly to job creation and poverty reduction.
Women entrepreneurs out to conquer Africa
While women used to do business out of necessity on the African continent, more and more women entrepreneurs today are starting businesses out of desire and determination, combining modernity with respect for tradition.
AfriLabs launches e-learning platform to support innovation across Africa
African hubs network AfriLabs has launched the AfriLabs Academy in a bid to equip startup ecosystem enablers with the necessary skills and training to support African startups