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 24, 2025
A Milestone for Women’s Economic Leadership: COMFWB Libya at UNSMIL Talks

COMFWB Libya’s Chairperson, Madam Ibtisam Ben Amer, participated in a high-level UNSMIL dialogue in Tripoli, representing women entrepreneurs in discussions on governance, the economy, security, and reconciliation. The engagement reinforced COMFWB Libya’s role in shaping national policy and supporting unity

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December 24, 2025
History in the making for Malawi’s women entrepreneurs!

COMFWB Malawi Chairperson, Madam Selina Mwenelupembe, met with Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Hilda Banda to advance a bold vision for women’s economic empowerment, officially declaring 2026 as the Year of Women in Business. In recognition of her remarkable legacy and contributions, COMFWB Malawi presented Dr. Banda with an Award for Outstanding Achievements—symbolizing a shared commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.

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December 24, 2025
Empowerment action: a global milestone for Ethiopian entrepreneurs

Successful conclusion of an intensive 14-day training program for the Ethiopian Women Trader Association hosted by the prestigious GFEEP division of Beijing University. Participants tackled a meticulously crafted curriculum designed to foster sustainable business growth. Upon completion, each member was awarded a certificate, marking their evolution into more formidable leaders in the global marketplace.

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December 12, 2025
COYWA Project Implementation and Stakeholder Engagement in Ethiopia

The COMFWB Team has officially touched down in Ethiopia to kickstart the implementation of the COYWA Project (Supporting Youth and Women in Agribusiness). This mission marked a pivotal step in our commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth through targeted entrepreneurial support. We took to the field to meet with local youth entrepreneur groups and visited specialized leather workshops. These firsthand insights into the daily operations of Ethiopian artisans and agri-preneurs allowed us to tailor our support to the actual needs of the community.

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December 4, 2025
Participation of COMFWB at the COMESA Policy Organ Meeting : COMFWB at the heart of Regional Integration!

Our delegation, led by our CEO, Chikakula Miti, was honored to participate in the COMESA Policy Organ Meeting at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre (MICC) in Lusaka, Zambia. Our presence confirms our dedication to forging strong partnerships and shaping responsive policies that support the collective vision of economic resilience and prosperity across the COMESA region.

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December 2, 2025
COMFWB Ethiopia-Ethiopia Women Traders Association (EWTA) : Signature of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Africa Azerbaijan Cooperation

The Ethiopia Women TradeAssociation (EWTA) recently hosted a delegation from Azerbaijan. They officially signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Azerbaijan Cooperation. This partnership is all about opening doors and strengthening the global footprint of Ethiopian women-owned businesses!

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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