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