COMESA Federation of Women in Business

24/05/2026

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE - Monday 25th MAY 2025 -
COMFWB WEBINAR on Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through AI & Education
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We are thrilled to announce our upcoming COMFWB Webinar, a session dedicated to growth, innovation, and the future of business leadership.

Join us as we host two powerhouse experts who are leading the way in their respective fields:

-Madam Najoua Bouassida – Chartered Accountant (CPA), AI Specialist, and Independent Director
-Madam Kamoun – CEO of Académie de Sherbrooke (Canada-Tunisia) and ECS Formation

🕒 Event Details
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Date: Monday, 25th May 2026
Time: 3:00 PM (Malawi Time)
Format: Online via Zoom
LINK FOR REGISTRATION :
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tOfrHWXAR6qKeXI6RGOehg

In a rapidly evolving global market, staying ahead of the curve is essential. This webinar is designed to provide actionable insights into how Artificial Intelligence and Strategic Education can transform your entrepreneurial journey



Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
COMESA Federation of Women in Business
Chambre Nationale des Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises
Eswatini Chapter Comesa Federation of Women in Business
Zambia Federation of Associations of Women in Business -Zfawib
Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Kenya - FOWEK
Federation For National Association of Women in Business Malawi
Groupement des Femmes Entrepreneurs de Madagascar officiel - GFEM
Business women empowerment 3D
Resnafe - Comfwb Comores
Comfwb Libya Chapter
Comfwb Zim
Comesa Federation of Women in Business Zimbabwe Chapter

21/05/2026

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is pleased to invite export-ready SMEs from Africa and the Caribbean to apply for participation opportunities linked to ACTIF 2026.

The initiative seeks to identify high-potential companies operating in priority sectors with strong prospects for cross-regional trade, investment and partnership development between Africa and the Caribbean.

Interested companies are invited to complete the application form below by 28 May 2026: ACTIF 2026 SME Application Form : https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=MG1Hw8N7m0-dFfRElH_0zSTktj1UXf1FkwehHx0AzuJUM01UR0MzQ0YxVUpUQVFONk5FVkIzREFJQy4u&utm_source=chatgpt.com&route=shorturl

Eligible SMEs and ecosystem actors are invited to apply.

20/05/2026

17/05/2026

17/05/2026

COMFWB Somalia Chapter actively participated in
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The Chairperson of the and Chairwoman of the 🇸🇴 Somali Women In Business, Madam Hersio Siad, took recently stage at Dumar Talk. This influential platform connects established leaders with the next generation to foster empowerment through shared experience ✅

👉The event drew an impressive crowd of over 2,000 young women. Madam Hersio was joined by a panel of distinguished speakers, including the Director of the Independent Human Rights Commission, various Members of Parliament, and prominent leaders from the security sector.

👉During her address, Madam Hersio shared her personal life story and entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the impactful work of Somali 🇸🇴Women in Business to inspire the country's future female leaders✅

COMESA Federation of Women in Business
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
Somali Women In Business

15/05/2026

UPDATES from NWEC MAURITIUS 🇲🇺
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The National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC) or celebrated the brilliance of Mauritian female leadership at the Award Ceremony 2026, held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Auditorium. ✅

➡️Graced by the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Marie Arianne Navarre Marie, and Chairperson Mrs. R. Fatuma Koylash, the event highlighted the council's unwavering commitment to economic empowerment and innovation. ✅

➡️ Twelve nominees were honored for their resilience and growth, showcasing the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit that drives the nation's diverse economic sectors forward✅

👉The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Mrs. Biguette Petronille Julien as the "Most Promising Woman Entrepreneur of the Year 2026" for her exceptional work in Agri-Business, earning her a grand prize of Rs 100,000/ 2000USD Top entrepreneurs in the Textiles, Handicraft, and Services sectors were also awarded Rs 50,000 each / 1000 USD for their outstanding contributions✅

➡️This ceremony not only rewarded individual success but also served as a powerful testament to the vital role women play in shaping the future of Mauritius🇲🇺



COMESA Federation of Women in Business
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
Chambre Nationale des Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises
National Women's Council, Mauritius

14/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE - COMFWB WEBINAR MAY 2026
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We are thrilled to welcome

👉Madam Najoua Bouassida-Experte Comptable CPA Spécialiste en IA- Administratrice indépendante ✅
👉Madam Fatma Kamoun-CEO of Académie de Sherbrooke Canada-Tunisie et ECS Formation
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as SPEAKERS at our upcoming ONLINE COMFWB WEBINAR on 🗓️Monday 25th of May 2026 at 3:00 pm- Malawi time

Link for registration ⬇️
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tOfrHWXAR6qKeXI6RGOehg

👉Kindly share this flyer ⬇️ and invitation link to all Women Entrepreneurs who may benefit. Let’s seize together this opportunity of growth_

COMESA Federation of Women in Business
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
Chambre Nationale des Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises

12/05/2026

📢 Registration is now OPEN for the 7th COMFWB Trade Fair and Business Conference or CTF7 in Tunisia ! 📢
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Are you ready to take your business to the continental stage? 🌍 We are thrilled to invite you to the 7th COMFWB Trade Fair and Business Conference (CTF7) in beautiful Tunisia! 🇹🇳

🗓️ When: July 1st – 3rd, 2026
📍 Where: Tunis, Tunisia

Whether you want to showcase your products as an exhibitor, share your expertise as a panelist, or expand your network as a visitor/partner, this is the place to be!

🔗 Register here today: https://ctf-7.businessroom.io/
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Don't wait—secure your spot and share this post with the unstoppable women entrepreneurs in your network.
Let’s grow together! 🚀💼



COMESA Federation of Women in Business
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
Chambre Nationale des Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises

10/05/2026

To all women celebrating "Mother’s day" on this 10th May 2026, we are sending you a special thought. Your courage and grace don’t go unnoticed. May your journey be filled with love and light.
Be blessed ✨
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À toutes les femmes qui célèbrent la "Fête des Mères" ce 10 mai 2026, nous vous envoyons une pensée toute particulière. Votre courage et votre grâce ne passent pas inaperçus. Que votre chemin soit rempli *d'amour et de lumière.
Soyez bénies ✨

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
COMESA Federation of Women in Business

09/05/2026

NEWS from COMFWB Seychelles Chapter
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COMFWB Seychelles 🇸🇨recently joined a gathering of women producers at the "All-Women Farmers Forum ». Held to commemorate the United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer, the event followed the inspiring theme, "She Grows, She Sustains ».

➡️This initiative was organized by the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture, and the Blue Economy under the patronage of the Office of the First Lady, the British High Commission, the Enterprise Seychelles Agency, and the UNDP

➡️Alongside banking institutions and disaster management agencies, COMFWB Seychelles 🇸🇨 took the stage to present its Incubation and Innovation Hub Project*, specifically highlighting the Agro-processing Centre supported by the COYWA project

👉The session concluded with a productive dialogue on critical gender-related barriers, most notably the urgent need for more accessible micro-credit and favorable financing terms for women in the industry

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
COMESA Federation of Women in Business
Chambre Nationale des Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises

09/05/2026

Interview: Fanja Razakaboana, Chairperson of COMFWB Madagascar, Featured by
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In a recent interview with the National Council of Women of Madagascar (CNFM), Fanja Razakaboana reflected on a career dedicated to advancing the Malagasy private sector through her leadership in employer organizations and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

As the founder and current president of Groupement des Femmes Entrepreneurs de Madagascar officiel - GFEM, Ms. Razakaboana represents Malagasy women entrepreneurs interests within the COMESA Federation of Women in Business. Her influence has expanded to a continental level through her role in the Continental Network of Women Business Associations in Africa (CONWOBAA)—an ITC initiative uniting female business leaders across the continent. She views this dual involvement as a testament to the rising prominence of Malagasy women’s entrepreneurship regionally.

Attributing her success to integrity and faith, Ms. Razakaboana views her life’s mission as empowering women through resilience, dynamism, and empathy. She concluded by highlighting that diversity and the embrace of differences are not just social values, but essential drivers of organizational performance.