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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.

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.

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.

L'ouverture de la 4ème Édition de la Conférence & Foire Commerciale 2025, organisée par le Dumar Iyo Dadaal- COMFWB Djibouti a marqué le début d'une journée exceptionnelle ! La cérémonie a été honorée par personnalités clés représentant le secteur public et privé ayant délivré des discours inspirants. Ces allocutions ont jeté les bases d'une journée riche en discussion, en vision et en engagement pour l'avenir de l'entreprenariat féminin et du Secteur Privé dans ce pays

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.

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!