When you pick up Madiha Tubman’s “Survived and Thriving,” you understand this is not a casual read. It’s not a tale you can breeze through with a coffee in hand, especially when you get to the heart-wrenching details of Liberia’s civil war and the haunting memories of burning homes and lives lost. The story starts with a harrowing account…
Carmen Granger, a beacon of transformative change and empowerment, has over three decades of experience in business coaching and small business development. As the founder of Imagionati and co-founder of Traction Africa, Carmen is not just a businesswoman – she is a mentor, a counselor, a healer, and a visionary who turns dreams into tangible realities. An alumnus of…
Laeticia Mukurasi, a passionate advocate and change agent for women’s rights, has carved a notable legacy in the field of gender and development. With an academic foundation from esteemed institutions like the University of Sussex and Manchester Polytechnic, Mukurasi has championed women empowerment, gender mainstreaming, and human resources development, influencing policies on international, regional, and national levels. From the…
In a significant milestone for The Ruge Mutahaba Foundation (RMF), Cynthia Bavo, Chief Executive Officer, recently presided over her first board meeting. The meeting, held in Dar es Salaam, marked a momentous occasion as the organization solidified its commitment to empowering young Tanzanians and carrying forward the inspiring legacy of its founder, the late Ruge Mutahaba. Chaired by renowned…
Navigating the Realities of African Venture Capital: Pearls of Wisdom from Eunice Ajim Eunice Ajim, Founding Partner & VC at @ajimcapital, is no stranger to the nuances of early-stage investing in Africa. Known for her compelling insights into Africa, startups, and the intricacies of investment, Ajim has fast become a guiding star in the venture capital landscape. The recent…
Nestled in the heart of Tanzania, a monumental movement is gradually unfolding, its goal to revolutionize the landscape of women entrepreneurs. The impetus behind this empowering shift is the formidable Maida Waziri, the current President of VOWET (Voice of Women Entrepreneurs in Tanzania) and the architect of the pioneering #SheCanDoIt campaign. In an in-depth interview, Ms. Waziri spoke to…
Elizabeth Swai, the golden woman behind AKM Glitters Ltd, exemplifies resilience, determination, and the spirit of empowering women in agribusiness. Through the Kubroiler Franchise Program and her involvement with AWAB, Elizabeth Swai is paving the way for women entrepreneurs in Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Her vision, dedication, and commitment to compliance and quality standards have positioned AKM Glitters as a…
Maida Waziri, the President of the Voice of Women Entrepreneurs in Tanzania (VoWET), recently gave a keynote address at a seminar for various entrepreneurs organized by the Tanzania Women’s Empowerment Network (TAWEN) in Dar es Salaam. The seminar, which Exim Bank sponsored, aimed to provide women entrepreneurs with essential skills and knowledge to improve their businesses and empower them…
A Recap of Tshego’s Message on the Importance of Thinking Big, Having a Long-term Vision, and Creating Opportunities for Others Tshego Kekana, the Founder and MD of Alfa Destiny Communications in South Africa, has earned recognition as a leading Strategic Communications Expert and a Standard Bank Top Women Finalist in 2021. In a recent LinkedIn post, Tshego shared her…
The Dodoma Regional Commissioner, Hon. Rosemary Senyamule, is urging women in the region to strive for financial success and become billionaires. She acknowledges that this is possible, thanks to the numerous opportunities created by President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration through various support programs and the establishment of women’s economic empowerment platforms across the country. The Commissioner emphasizes that…