Propelling women entrepreneurs into economic and
social spheres of power worldwide
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Changing the narrative for Women in Business in the African Continent will remain a dream until the womenfolk take their rightful place of leadership in various sectors of the economy.
Changing the narrative for Women in Business in the African Continent will remain a dream until the womenfolk take their rightful place of leadership in various sectors of the economy. Women must come out of their cocoons to contribute to nation-building by working side-by-side with their male colleagues to achieve strategic goals. This assertion holds in Africa as it does in every other part of the world (read otherwise, Finland – where women are at the forefront of political and economic leadership).
The participation of women in business has helped, is helping, and will further improve their social and economic status, which is vital to driving the economy of Africa as a whole. It is a self-preservation measure, to put it mildly! To achieve such necessary inclusion, going forward, the SADC Gender and Development Protocol (G&D Protocol) comes in handy. This protocol has become a driving force to ensure that both regional and international commitments to achieve gender equality among member nations are in place.
The participation of women in business has helped, is helping, and will further improve their social and economic status, which is vital to driving the economy of Africa as a whole. It is a self-preservation measure, to put it mildly! To achieve such necessary inclusion, going forward, the SADC Gender and Development Protocol (G&D Protocol) comes in handy. This protocol has become a driving force to ensure that both regional and international commitments to achieve gender equality among member nations are in place.
Our Vision
and Mission
and Mission
African Women In Business (African-WIB) propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide by:
Strengthening the wealth creating capacity of our members and promoting economic development within the entrepreneurial community
Creating innovative and effective change in the business culture
Building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations
Transforming public policy and influencing opinion makers
Tell us your idea, we will connect you with the right investor
Special awards
AFRICAN-WIB AWARDS
The African-WIB Annual Awards Program honours the accomplishments and contributions of exemplary women who have led the way in the women’s business community and is building a legacy for the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Membership categories
Premier Member
$ 599
annual membership fee
Introductory Member
$ 90
annual membership fee
Supporting Member
$ 90
annual membership fee
Retired Member
$ 15
annual membership fee
Student Member
$ 15
annual membership fee
Find a Chapter
Looking for a chapter near you? Our regional presence is beyond widespread. Find your local chapter and plug in!
Investment Strategy
Our strategy is to identify quality and fundamentally strong portfolio companies with appropriate valuations or potential to implement on a commercially sound business plan.
Investment Philosophy
Our investment philosophy is to invest in companies that typically have strong management teams, a scalable business model and the potential to become a regional leader in their respective fields or markets.
Our Partners