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For Sandrine Talom Medefo, agriculture is more than a livelihood. It is a business opportunity, a way to promote more sustainable farming, and a means of creating opportunities for others.

For Marione Akem, waste is not the end of a product’s story. Broken glass, plastic containers and paper scraps are the raw materials for a business that creates value, jobs and cleaner communities. Based in Buea, Cameroon, Marione founded Transglow in 2024, transforming discarded glass, plastic, paper and other materials into decorative and functional products for homes and workspaces.

Triggerfish Animation Studio, Goon Valley Animation Studio, and the European Union’s Team Europe Initiative – Investing in Young Businesses in Africa #TEIIYBA, are proud to announce the forthcoming release of The Living Tapestry, a pan-African animated short film with a social mission.

What happens when women entrepreneurs from across Africa come together to share their ideas, products and solutions?At the 10th Africa Agri Expo (AAE 2026) in Dar es Salaam, nine women entrepreneurs supported through the IYBA WE4A programme had the opportunity to do exactly that.

As part of Investing in Young Businesses in Africa – Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (IYBA WE4A) with Goodwell’s partnership, we’re pleased to introduce you to our latest loan recipients: two in Kenya and our first-ever investment in Malawi. Earlier this year, we announced the first four of the 35 business loan recipients through IYBA WE4A partnership with Goodwell.

Women entrepreneurs are playing an increasingly important role in advancing green and sustainable businesses across Togo.

Building a successful business requires more than access to finance. Entrepreneurs also need the right knowledge, skills, networks and technical support to strengthen their businesses and prepare for sustainable growth.

Access to finance is a key driver of business growth, but securing funding requires more than simply submitting an application. Entrepreneurs need to understand what lenders look for and ensure their businesses are financially and operationally prepared.

Women entrepreneurs are playing an increasingly important role in driving sustainable economic growth, innovation and job creation across Africa.

Eight women entrepreneurs from Cameroon and Togo transformed their participation at Salon Promote 2026 into new partnerships, investor connections, and market opportunities, demonstrating the power of strategic business support and regional networking.From 12 to 21 June 2026, eight women entrepreneurs supported by the Investing in Young Businesses in Africa – Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (I…

In 2025, IYBA WE4A embarked on a new partnership with Goodwell to improve financial access for women leading businesses in sustainable sectors. We’re pleased to announce the first four companies who will receive loans through this initiative: TIBCO (Tanzania), EatFresh (Tanzania), Agriflex (Kenya), Safi Organics (Kenya).

In 2021, Anna Kadari Chari founded Kavalian Limited, a cleantech company with a clear mission: to transform Kenya’s growing plastic waste problem into opportunity. With a background in environmental management and a strong commitment to sustainability, Anna identified innovation where others saw only waste.