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Women Are the Backbone of African Trade
Women make up nearly 60% of informal cross-border traders in Africa, yet they face unequal access to capital, networks, and digital tools.
“I sold everything from mangoes to millet at the Uganda–Kenya border. But without a formal channel, I was always at risk of harassment and loss.”
— Mirembe, border trader, now scaling her business digitally via AMBESA
Through AMBESA, women like Mirembe now access safe, formalized platforms for cross-border transactions and client outreach.
Real Barriers. Real Resilience.
African women entrepreneurs often lack:
- Access to funding (only 2% of VC funding goes to African women)
- Visibility in B2B ecosystems
- Digital training and scalable networks
“When I approached investors, they told me to ‘bring my husband next time.’ AMBESA was the first platform to take my business seriously.”
— Winnie, founder of a green packaging company in Nairobi
We’re here to rewrite that reality by putting women at the center of our marketplace.
AMBESA Is Creating New Pathways for Women-Led Growth
From seamless onboarding to visibility across African markets, AMBESA helps women-led businesses:
- List products and services with ease
- Connect with verified buyers and distributors
- Access visibility and digital storytelling
“I listed my handmade skincare brand on AMBESA and landed a supply deal with a hotel chain in Rwanda. That changed everything.”
— Tariro, organic beauty entrepreneur, Zimbabwe
Stories That Deserve the Spotlight
This Women’s Month, we celebrate:
- Fatima from Senegal, exporting ethically sourced textiles
- Grace from Ghana, supplying tech accessories to regional wholesalers
- Nokuthula from South Africa, running a sustainable agri-business network
Their stories are proof that She Builds Africa — and AMBESA.com stands with her.
Want to Join Them? Start Here.
If you’re a woman building a B2B business in Africa, your seat at the table is here.
AMBESA.com is not just a marketplace — it’s a movement.
- List your business on AMBESA.com today
- Celebrate your story. Connect. Grow. Thrive.
Because when she builds Africa, we all rise.
