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February 12, 2026

Driving economic transformation: COMFWB advances the COYWA Project in Zimbabwe

The COMFWB team was recently in Zimbabwe to advance this critical initiative focused on empowering women and youth through economic development. The mission included a crucial visit to the Leather Incubation Centre, a brilliant hub where entrepreneurship and skills are being forged in the leather industry.

May 8, 2026
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COMFWB ESWATINI : Signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Youth Chamber of Commerce and Industries – Eswatini (YCCIE)
May 8, 2026
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Empowering Uganda’s Women Entrepreneurs through strategic planning
April 23, 2026
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Media awareness on the CTF7 : Tunisia set to host the 7th COMFWB Trade Fair and Business Conference
April 23, 2026
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Mobilizing for the success of the 7th COMFWB Trade Fair and Women in Business Conference- CTF7 in Tunisia
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March 7, 2024
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COMFWB officials representatives launched Awareness campaign for the 5th COMFWB Trade Fair and Business Conference in Antananarivo-Madagascar‍Antananarivo, Madagascar

COMFWB launched an awareness campaign for its 5th Trade Fair and Business Conference in Madagascar. The meeting attracted support from government officials, businesses, and international organizations. COMFWB hopes to secure financial and technical partnerships through this event.

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March 6, 2024
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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 28th-29th, 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
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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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February 26, 2024
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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
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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 21, 2024
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COMESA Businesswomen honor Rwandan Genocide victims, foster reconciliation

COMESA businesswomen visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial to honor the victims, learn about the genocide, and support reconciliation efforts in Rwanda. The visit underscored the importance of remembering the past to prevent future atrocities.

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