It's Day Two the Annual COMFWB Trade Fair. Learn more
Day Two of the Annual COMFWB Trade Fair.Learn more

second annual
regional trade fair
& Gala dinner

22nd - 24th September 2021

Lusaka, Zambia
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December 9, 2024
COMFWB Malawi positively impacted over 1000 Women entrepreneurs in 2024

ℂ𝕆𝕄𝔽𝕎𝔹 𝕄𝕒𝕝𝕒𝕨𝕚 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕪 𝕚𝕞𝕡𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝟙,𝟘𝟘𝟘 𝕨𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕦𝕣𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜

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December 8, 2024
COMFWB Empowers Ethiopian Women Entrepreneurs

𝑬𝑾𝑬𝑨 𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑭𝑾𝑩 𝑬𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒂 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂 10-𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 40 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔

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December 4, 2024
COMFWB Madagascar  : successful RECAMP Training to improve Malagasy Women Entrepreneurs competitiveness and market access

Groupement des Femmes Entrepreneurs de Madagascar officiel (GFEM) or COMFWB Madagascar has successfully completed a RECAMP Training program aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and market access of Malagasy women entrepreneurs in targeted value chains within COMESA Member States. The training focused on technical, entrepreneurial, and managerial skills to empower women business owners to succeed in local and international markets. By providing essential tools and knowledge, RECAMP aims to foster deeper regional economic integration and enable women to actively participate in global value chains. Pitch sessions were held during the training, allowing women entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services, refine their pitches, and secure potential funding and partnerships. This empowers them to transform their ideas into reality and contribute to regional economic growth.

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December 4, 2024
COMFWB Tunisia : participation à la journée de dialogue et à l’atelier national sur l’autonomisation économique des femmes dans le commerce Intra-Régional

La Chambre Nationale des Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises (COMFWB) Tunisie a activement participé à un atelier national organisé les 3 et 4 décembre dernier, en collaboration avec le Secrétariat du COMESA et le gouvernement tunisien. Cet événement avait pour objectif principal de sensibiliser les femmes et les jeunes aux opportunités offertes par le commerce intra-régional et de les encourager à s'y engager activement.

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November 28, 2024
ZFAWIB or COMFWB Zambia Chapter inspired zambian women leaders at the 2024 Women’s Insaka

With its partners, the Zambia Federation of Associations of Women in Business (ZFAWIB) or COMFWB Zambia hosted the 2024 Women’s Insaka to empower Zambian women leaders. The event focused on evaluating Zambia's progress in gender equality, developing strategies to increase women's economic participation, and fostering collaboration among women leaders. By emphasizing the need for an enabling environment, the Insaka aimed to inspire action and create a more inclusive future for Zambian women.

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November 28, 2024
COMFWB Malawi Chapter : review of its 2024 entrepreneurial gender responsive advocacy program

The COMFWB Malawi Chapter held a meeting with the Graça Machel Trust to review its 2024 program promoting women's participation in trade. Key issues identified were limited access to public procurement and lack of knowledge on export processes. To address these, they reviewed their advocacy plan, analyzed barriers, and optimized their approach for greater impact. This collaboration aims to empower women in trade through better information and export training, ultimately promoting inclusive economic growth.

Our results in numbers

Our results in numbers

10,000+

Jobs created

Through our programs and initiatives, COMFWB has contributed to the creation of over 10,000 jobs. These job opportunities have a meaningful impact on local economies and the livelihoods of individuals, advancing our mission of women's economic empowerment.

$50M

Investment facilitation

Over the past five years, COMFWB has successfully facilitated over $US50 million in investments for women-led businesses across the COMESA region. This substantial financial support has driven economic growth and empowerment for women entrepreneurs in our network.

50%

Membership Increase

Since our inception, we have achieved a 50% increase in membership across the various COMFWB chapters, demonstrating our growing impact and outreach within the COMESA region.

100,000+

Women-owned businesses empower

COMFWB has trained over 100,000 women, equipping them with essential business skills, cross-border trade knowledge, and other tools necessary for success. These women are now empowered to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship and cross-border commerce, contributing to economic growth and regional integration.

1,500+

Cross-border collaborations

COMFWB has facilitated 1,500 cross-border collaborations among women entrepreneurs in the COMESA region. These collaborations have led to increased trade, knowledge sharing, and economic opportunities, fostering regional integration and empowerment.

2,500+

Women Entrepreneurs Supported by Incubators

COMFWB has enabled 2,500 women entrepreneurs to access essential business support services through partnerships with business incubators. This initiative has provided women with valuable resources and guidance to enhance their business ventures and overall economic success.

About us

Who Are We

The Comesa Federation of Women in Business (COMFWB) is a COMESA institution which was established in July 1993 in Zimbabwe with the endorsement of the Authority which is made up of Heads of States and Governments of the COMESA member states.

COMFWB acts as a forum for the exchange of ideas and experience among women entrepreneurs; an instrument through which the appropriate portion of COMESA Women in Development Programmes are implemented; a forum for network among women entrepreneurs and an instrument for encouraging women to set up or expand existing enterprises.”

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Testimonials

Catherine Olab
Farmer
Tangakona Commercial Village, Busia - Kenya

I thank God for COMFWB for opening our minds through the training offered to us. I have benefited very much from this training. I am now able to train other groups and also other trainers on value addition for the cassava produced here in Busia.

Maureen sumbwe
Chief Executive Officer
ZFAWIB -Zambia

The hard work by the women in business in Zambia is now yielding results especially with the help coming from stakeholders like COMESA, COMFWB and ZAM.

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