Across Africa, women are building businesses, leading communities, and driving innovation — yet many remain excluded from mainstream markets and financial systems. The allWomen.africa Market was created to change that. It is a digital marketplace designed exclusively for women entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and small businesses to sell, connect, and grow — with the support of...

Hosted on: allWomen.africa and coops.africaAnchor Sponsor: Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) Introduction The Cooperator is a digital magazine redefining the conversation on Cooperative Finance in Africa. Hosted on allWomen.africa and coops.africa, and proudly anchored by the Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB), the magazine serves as a knowledge hub and marketplace...

An African woman’s journey to financial freedomBy Dr. Mandas Marikanda Money is not just a means of exchange, it is a mirror. It reflects our fears, values, hopes and the stories we tell ourselves about what we deserve. For the African woman, money carries an even deeper psychology, shaped by history, culture and survival. It is not merely a financial tool; it is emotional, spiritual,...

Sending children to school is more than just ensuring they have books, uniforms, and supplies — their safety and wellbeing are equally important. To give parents greater peace of mind, eduBox, in partnership with Co-op Sure Insurance Services Co-operative Society Limited and its underwriting partners, now offers eduSure — a package of insurance...

January – June 2025 The first half of 2025 has been a mixed bag for Zimbabwe’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). While there are signs of recovery in the economy, challenges like expensive loans, foreign currency shortages, and high operating costs continue to put pressure on many businesses. At the same time, new opportunities are opening up in farming, mining, digital commerce,...