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
New Opportunity
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Consultancy Services: Mid-Term Review Of The COMFWB Medium Term Strategic Plan 2021-2025
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March 8, 2024
5th COMESA Federation of Women in Business Trade Fair and Business Conference : the largest gathering of women entrepreneurs from the 21 COMESA Members States

The 5th COMESA Federation of Women in Business Trade Fair and Business Conference is happening June 14-15, 2024 in Antananarivo, Madagascar! It's the biggest gathering of women entrepreneurs from COMESA's 21 member states.

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March 6, 2024
COMFWB 5th TRADE FAIR PRESS BRIEFING : Enhancing participation of Women Entrepreneurs in the COMESA regional Markets under the AfCFTA

COMFWB is organizing a trade fair and business conference in Madagascar (June 14-15, 2024) focused on AfCFTA's role in women's economic empowerment and the green economy. The event aims to connect businesses, promote sustainable practices, and showcase success stories in women-led businesses

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February 26, 2024
COMESA Federation of Women in Business Secretariat: Appointment of Mr Miti CHIKAKULA as CEO, or Chief Executive Officer

COMESA Federation of Women in Business Secretariat: Appointment of Mr Miti CHIKAKULA as CEO, or Chief Executive Officer

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February 26, 2024
COMFWB extraordinary general assembly: For more legal instruments and decisions strengthening in favor of Women in Business

COMFWB held a general assembly in Kigali, Rwanda on February 20, 2024. All members states attended. The meeting aimed to strengthen COMFWB's legal framework and support for women in business. Mr. CHIKAKULA Miti was appointed the new COMFWB CEO. The 5th COMESA Federation of Women in Business Trade Fair and Business Conference is confirmed to take place in Madagascar in June 2024.

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February 26, 2024
COMFWB EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY : COMESA Federation of Women in Business in full gear making decisions and doing their bits to make Africa the centre of Trade for Women in Business initiatives

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December 18, 2023
COMFWB Members at IATF 2023: A fruitful participation thanks to GIZ supports

The 3rd edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2023) which was held in Cairo Egypt, from November 9-15, 2023 was a success. IATF 2023 provided market access of $43bn and Platform for networking, Business to Business Linkages and Exchanges of business.

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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