Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, will host the 6th COMESA Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) Trade Fair and Business Conference from May 7th to 9th, 2025, as part of the broader COMESA WEEK (May 5th-7th, 2025), under the theme "A Thriving COMESA advancing Gender Responsive Regional Integration for Unlocking Green Investments, Value Chains, Tourism and Mining in the AfCFTA." This significant event, organized by COMFWB in collaboration with COMESA and the Ethiopian Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, aims to empower women entrepreneurs from the 21 member states by providing a platform for networking, B2B interactions, knowledge sharing, and exploring opportunities within the COMESA, SADC, and EAC Free Trade Area, with a focus on sectors like agribusiness, textiles, tourism, technology, and green investments, culminating in a closing gala to celebrate achievements.

Quelle journée incroyable pour les femmes entrepreneurs du Congo ! Le 27 mars dernier, la Commission Nationale des Femmes Entrepreneures CNFE, ou COMFWB Congo, a absolument secoué le siège de la FEC à Kinshasa avec une session d'information exceptionnelle ! Il s'agissait d'une puissante célébration du Mois de la femme, au cours de laquelle le directeur général de la FEC, M. Thierry Ngoy Kasumba, a promis le soutien indéfectible de la FEC aux femmes qui sont le moteur de l'économie congolaise. L'énergie était palpable et l'engagement à donner du pouvoir à ces femmes incroyables était clair ! Cette session innovante a également servi de tremplin officiel pour le projet révolutionnaire KOLISSA COP ! Cette initiative qui change la donne, une collaboration entre le CNFE et l'incubateur Pull Up Business Women, est destinée à faire monter en flèche les capacités des femmes entrepreneurs congolaises !

A groundbreaking collaboration between COMFWB Zimbabwe Chapter and COMFWB Uganda Chapter, on the horizon!

The ZFAWIB's NextGen First Steps Meeting, held on March 20, 2025, in Lusaka, successfully launched its initiative to empower young women entrepreneurs. With 25 participants, the meeting focused on youth entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, and scaling women-led businesses. The NextGen Women Entrepreneurs Initiative aims to equip women aged 18-35 with necessary tools, knowledge, and networks through capacity-building, mentorship, and strategic networking, addressing key barriers to their business growth.

The 6th COMESA Federation of Women in Business Trade Fair and Business Conference in Addis Ababa, May 2025, will empower women and youth entrepreneurs across 21 COMESA member states by providing a platform for networking, B2B interactions, and knowledge sharing, with a focus on gender-responsive regional integration, green investments, and capitalizing on the opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area, featuring exhibitions, business talks, and matchmaking to address challenges like limited access to finance and markets, and ultimately celebrating innovation and achievement.

A well-attended meeting in Ethiopia, featuring influential figures and enthusiastic participants, promoted the 6th COMFWB Trade Fair and Business Conference, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the COMESA, SADC, and EAC Free Trade Area, showcasing diverse sectors like agribusiness, technology, and finance, and culminating in a celebratory gala to recognize innovation.