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‘They assume the man next to me is the owner’: four women doing business in Africa in their own way

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‘They assume the man next to me is the owner’: four women doing business in Africa in their own way

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The Guardian reports the following. ENC is republishing it as an attributed briefing, not as independently confirmed fact. If this item is false or incomplete, the responsibility sits with The Guardian, which released it. From feeding schoolchildren to recycling tyres, these entrepreneurs are challenging stereotypes while solving social and environmental problems Africa is thought to have a higher proportion of female entrepreneurs than any other continent and yet many still struggle to access financing . Four business leaders from Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya and Malawi tell us about the inspiration behind their success – and the challenges women still face. Continue reading... Original link: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/nov/02/they-assume-the-man-next-to-me-is-the-owner-four-women-doing-business-in-africa-in-their-own-way

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