Recent remarks by Mabel Chinomona that “there can be no industrialisation without women in leadership” carry an important message not only for Zimbabwe, but for the entire African continent.   Her statement comes at a critical time when African nations are seeking sustainable economic growth, stronger manufacturing sectors, technological advancement, food security, and...

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...

Zimbabwe Women Microfinance bank, created with a special mission to empower women economically and socially by offering access to savings, loans, and financial tools that many had never experienced before, became a game changer for Fadzai an entrepreneur in Chiredzi who had struggled financially to sustain her enterprise. Fadzai, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, is among many female entrepreneurs...

Turning Experience into Income on allWomen.africaBy Dr. Mandas Marikanda   In today’s digital economy, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: what you know is valuable. Not just for conversations or social media engagement, but as a real, income-generating asset. Every day, women across Africa and beyond share powerful insights, lessons and experiences—yet most of this value...