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By Debra Mallowah, Head of Crop Science, Africa at Bayer SSA Across Sub-Saharan Africa, women have long been the bedrock of families and communities – female warriors who till the land, nurture crops, and feed nations. Yet, while they power the continent’s food systems, they remain invisible in the formal agri-food economy – the vast […]
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OCP Africa, Deloitte Africa, UNDP, UN Women, Nedbank, Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, Development Bank of Southern Africa, and Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) to headline AWIEF’s 11th flagship event. The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Conference and Exhibition event opens its doors next week, from 30 to 31 October 2025, at […]
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By: Gregoire Danel Fedou Across Africa, women-led businesses face well-documented barriers that hinder their growth and access to finance. Many women cannot use land, property, or significant assets as collateral because they do not own them. Instead, they often rely on informal financial services, such as savings groups. Distrust of banks, sometimes stemming from past […]
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Uber has launched Women Drivers in South Africa, a product designed to empower women through choice. The product allows female riders to select female drivers, responding to the growing demand for safer, more inclusive mobility options while reinforcing Uber’s commitment to innovation, empowerment, and trust in the local market. The product draws on extensive testing […]
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With heritage month in full swing, financial services provider Momentum hosted a media event that called for women to not only reflect but take measures to change what they have inherited either from parents, family or society that impacts how they manage their money. The event was part of their flagship three-month #SheOwnsHerSuccess campaign that […]
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● Join over 500 scientists, researchers, and changemakers uniting to drive real solutions for gender equality in food, land and water systems. ● A call to co-create solutions that accelerate gender equality in agri-food and water systems. Register before 26 September 2025. CGIAR, through the Accelerator on Gender Equality and Inclusion, the International Water Management […]
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Across much of Africa, women continue to face significant barriers in accessing the rights, opportunities, and markets available to men. According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the gender gap in sub-Saharan Africa remains at 32% across four critical dimensions: political participation, economic opportunity, education, and health. At the current pace of progress, the IFC […]
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In honour of Women’s Month in South Africa, B Lab Africa is proud to spotlight the dynamic, visionary women who will be centre stage at the upcoming 4th Annual B Lab Africa Summit, taking place from 2–3 October 2025 at the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate in Johannesburg. These women are more than speakers, they […]
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As South Africa marks the beginning of Women’s Month this August, WomenIN proudly launches a dedicated, multi-sectoral campaign designed to spotlight the everyday advocacy required to shift the narrative around women’s empowerment. While Women’s Month may be a moment of national focus, WomenIN champions the belief that true empowerment is not confined to a single […]
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New Satirical Drama Nya Uriri (Pek Chi Liel) – The Widow’s Burden Sparks Conversations On Widowhood And Inheritance In African Culture
A bold new short film series, Nya Uriri (Pek Chi Liel) – The Widow’s Burden, has been released and is already generating a buzz across Kenyan social media. Blending satire, humor, and hard-hitting truths, the project tackles the controversial subject of widow inheritance and women’s economic empowerment in African culture. The story unfolds during the funeral […]
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