Chimuka Moore

I am pleased to share that I was a part of the 1st Annual Conference for African women Leaders in Economic Development, hosted by the Ministry of Gender in collaboration with the African Womens Entrepreneurship Program .  The conference was held on 1 November, 2017, and the First Lady of the Republic of Zambia, Mrs. Esther Lungu, also the Chairperson of AWEP Africa, was the guest of honor. The vision of AWEP PAN AFRICA is to create a business environment which supports womens' equitable participation and empowerment in all aspects of commerce, trade, and industry.  AWEP PAN AFRICA also aims at fostering partnership with other Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations to promote African womens' equitable participation in manufacturing of quality goods in Africa for export to the USA market through the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA). From the Ministry of Gender: The Conference's objective is to sensitize and promote awareness in the Government, private

For female entrepreneurs who are launching a business in Africa, high self-esteem is important. Self-esteem helps you to deal with day-to-day challenges more smoothly and to see the lesson in every struggle. I hope that these quotes from Africa’s women entrepreneurs will help you to develop an empowered attitude, in spite of the challenges your business might face before it starts to grow. “I have always believed that women can do anything they set their hearts on” - Pam Golding is founder of Pam Golding Property Group headquartered in South Africa, and a celebrated property icon of Africa “Taking an idea that’s on paper or in your head and moving it forward into real, tangible action is the true spirit of entrepreneurship.” - Njeri Rionge is one of very few women pioneers in the ICT sector on the African continent and co-founder of internet service provider Wananchi Online “I have learnt that if you face the challenges with positive energy, you are most likely to get better

For female entrepreneurs who are launching a business in Africa, high self-esteem is important. Self-esteem helps you to deal with day-to-day challenges more smoothly and to see the lesson in every struggle. I hope that these quotes from Africa’s women entrepreneurs will help you to develop an empowered attitude, in spite of the challenges your business might face before it starts to grow. “If I can change the life of one person it makes a whole difference because behind that person there is a whole family. It’s a family, it’s a society, it’s Tanzania.” - Victoria Kisyombe “Have a vision and passion. Be courageous, focused and disciplined. Lastly, persist… it’s definitely not easy.” - Monica Musonda "True success is about a passion to create a better world, live a life that you can look back on and be truly proud of."- Dr. Ola Orekunrin (Quote source: Lionesses of Africa) Many thanks to these women entrepreneurs who are helping us to feel positive and inspired.