‘They assume the man next to me is the owner’: four women doing business in Africa in their own way

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Four women entrepreneurs from Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, and Malawi describe businesses addressing social and environmental challenges, from feeding schoolchildren to recycling tyres. They also highlight persistent barriers women face in accessing finance and being recognized as business leaders.

From feeding schoolchildren to recycling tyres, these entrepreneurs are challenging stereotypes while solving social and environmental problems Africa is thought to have a higher proportion of female entrepreneurs than any other continent and yet many still struggle to access financing. Four business leaders from Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya and Malawi tell us about the inspiration behind their success – and the challenges women still face. Continue reading...