AfCFTA protocol on women and youth in trade in the offing – AFCFTA Sec General
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is developing a protocol for women and youth in trade to place them at the centre of its
June 21, 2022
Women in Trade
Trade Facilitation and Gender Dimensions in South Africa
To identify specific challenges that men and women face in cross-border trade and determine where further reforms can be made, the World Bank Group completed
April 14, 2022
Botswana and South Africa included in list of best African countries for women entrepreneurs
There is a saying that gender inequality affects everyone. This is true. And any society that denies women the opportunity to work is simply laying
April 10, 2022
Teaming up for Southern African Women in Trade
Global trade is a massive contributor to a country’s economic stability and has traditionally been a male dominated space with little room for women at
March 30, 2022
How to create more opportunities for women in trade
As the world marks International Women’s Day on 8 March, six women at UNCTAD outline what’s needed for more women to play a leading role
March 8, 2022
Botswana bets on tech to end reliance on diamonds
Every time an aeroplane streaked the sky over Kgomotso Phatsima’s village in rural Botswana, she would pause, look up and vow she too would fly
December 22, 2021
The O-fish-ial Women in Aquaculture
Zerene’s profile Current job: Social Impact Coordinator, Chicoa Fish Farm, Mozambique Age: 35 From: Zimbabwe Education: MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration, University of Oxford,
December 20, 2021
SADC has promoted women empowerment and gender equality across all sectors
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has engendered women empowerment and gender equality across sectors at regional and national levels…
December 12, 2021
Expected benefits for women under AfCFTA should be real
The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) must be accompanied by policies supported by Regional Economies to ensure the inclusion of women
December 12, 2021
Promoting Women’s inclusion in Export Trade by Sector
Three of the five TFSA priority sectors are traditionally dominated by women entrepreneurs. By supporting trade and export in these sectors, women will consequently enjoy
November 21, 2021
Women in Trade
By Beatrice Schultz Walking under the sweltering sun, a heavy load upon her head and beads of sweat on her brow Ndapandula makes the journey
November 16, 2021
Organization of Women in International Trade launches UK chapter
The Organisation of Women in International Trade (OWIT), an international body for women working in international trade and business, has opened a new chapter in
November 16, 2021
