How Zimbabwean women can build sovereign prosperity beyond borders The global economic and political landscape is shifting. Across the world, a rising tide of economic nationalism is redefining borders, tightening immigration policies, and reshaping trade agreements. For Zimbabwean women—both at home and across the global diaspora—this shift presents a distinct challenge....

In today’s interconnected world, information is not only power but also the currency that builds communities, movements, and legacies. The allWomen Africa Publication stands as more than just an online magazine — it is a continental platform amplifying the voices of African women, sharing their stories, and creating pathways for economic, social, and cultural empowerment. A...

By Dr. Mandas Marikanda, CEO – Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) Zimbabwe stands today at the threshold of a transformative economic moment. Our economy having shifted significantly into the informal sector over the past two decades, now requires innovative structures that preserve the entrepreneurial agility of MSMEs while giving them the institutional compliance and...

This week, I want to speak directly to you—not just as entrepreneurs and professionals, but as architects of Africa’s economic future. Across our continent, women continue to build, trade, innovate and lead. Yet, one structural barrier persists: access to capital at scale, on equitable terms and within systems designed with women in mind. This is not a gap in talent. It is not a gap...