As one way of cementing business partnership among women in SADC countries, African Women In Business (WIB) has last Friday signed a Memorandum Of Understanding(MOU) with Unicaf University in a bid to support more women to build their business capacities.
The signing in ceremony which was conducted virtually it core mission was to allow SADC —WIB Propel women entrepreneurs to strengthen wealth creating capacity in development within the entrepreneurial community.
Speaking during the signing in ceremony of Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) President of African Women In Business (WIB ) Shiphra Chisa who was speaking live from South Africa said through the partnership members will have numerous advantages that will assist in elevating their businesses.
Among other issues the Memorandum Of Understanding in business association will help members to benefit opportunities to buy shares in SADC-WIB investments company and grow their wealth within SADC Region, Said Chisha.
Vise Chancellor , Unicaf University Dr.Robert Ridley applauded Unicaf University for partnering with such a Pan African Organization saying the university will support women entrepreneurs to engage in further studies through their online technology platform.
We are fully aligned with African WIBs goal to promote and propel more women entrepreneurs into social and political sphere and promote diversity, equity through our partnership. Said Ridley.
Ridley further states that Unicaf will greatly value the multiple national perspective through its partnership with African WIB through their Malawian office.
He said Unicaf University will provide existing programmes and short courses to African WIB and learning from their practical experiences as well.
African WIB Malawi Chapter Country Head Clara Mkandawire was delighted to say that the signing in of MOU has marked the beginning of another venture for women in SADC countries adding that it will boost employment opportunities.
As you are aware that in Malawi we have lack of employment , so the signing in of MOU will enable people venture into entrepreneurship, the moment people will be skilled and expands their businesses , other people will also join the workforce in turn creating job opportunities. Said Mkandawire.
SADC Women in Business association was founded in 2019, and it is set to become the unifying voice of women-owned businesses in the Southern African Development and has committee members in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana as well as Malawi just to mention few countries.
