International Women’s Day (IWD) can be traced back to as far as 1911. In that year, working women in the United States, Switzerland, Denmark, and Austria set aside a day to commemorate how far they have come in challenging gender …
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From Side Hustle to Mainstream: How Female Business Owners in Africa Are Using Flutterwave to Grow Their Businesses
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of women across the world, including female business owners who are significantly impacting their communities. In Africa, there has been a remarkable increase in the number of female-owned businesses, with …
IWD 2022; It’s Time to Break the Bias By Funding More Women-led Businesses 
What does it mean to break the bias? According to IFC, there’s a $42bn financing gap for women in business across Africa. Women in Africa make up 25% of business owners in the continent; one of the highest rates …