Advancing women-led enterprises through sector organisation, capacity building, and regional trade integration.
About COMFWB Zimbabwe Chapter
About COMFWB Zimbabwe Chapter
Advancing women-led enterprises through sector organisation, capacity building, and regional trade integration.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the leading platform transforming the economic status of women in Zimbabwe by strengthening women-led enterprises and positioning them as competitive participants in national, regional, and global markets. We aspire to build a dynamic network of organized sector associations that drive innovation, enhance market access, and promote sustainable growth, enabling women entrepreneurs to contribute meaningfully to economic development within Zimbabwe and across the COMESA region.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower Zimbabwean women entrepreneurs by organising them into structured sector associations, strengthening their business capacity, and facilitating access to finance, training, and regional trade opportunities. Through collaboration, advocacy, and strategic partnerships within the COMESA framework, we are committed to enhancing competitiveness, promoting enterprise formalization, and creating sustainable pathways for women-led businesses to grow, innovate, and participate meaningfully in national and cross-border markets.
Our Values
- Integrity
- Empowerment
- Excellence
- Professionalism
- Innovation
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
- Good Governance
COMFWB Zimbabwe Chapter
The COMFWB Zimbabwe Chapter was established in Zimbabwe in July 1993. Its main objective is to encourage Zimbabwean women to start businesses and those already in business to form or join Associations in COMFWB related to their businesses. Our vision is to be the economic status changers in Zimbabwe. Guided by our values of good governance, transparency, selflessness, integrity, innovation and excellence.
The Zimbabwe Chapter has a total number of 21 business sectors under its wing. These include agriculture, mining, ICT, engineering, tourism, transport, manufacturing, fashion and design and arts and crafts just to name a few. We are also proud to have our own bank, Empowered Women Excel SACCO for the empowerment of not only our members but women as a whole.
The Zimbabwe Chapter has a total number of 21 business sectors under its wing. These include agriculture, mining, ICT, engineering, tourism, transport, manufacturing, fashion and design and arts and crafts just to name a few. We are also proud to have our own bank, Empowered Women Excel SACCO for the empowerment of not only our members but women as a whole.
Dr Edna Mukurazhizha
Chairperson
Tina Jacob
Liaison Officer
Munyaradzi Dzimunwe
Vice Chairperson
Connecting Markets.
Empowering Enterprise.
Transforming Economies.
Together, We Are Advancing Women in Business.
- Networking & Regional Trade Linkages: Creating a dynamic platform for Zimbabwean women entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and access regional and international markets through COMESA networks, trade fairs, and business forums. The Chapter fosters meaningful partnerships that enhance cross-border trade and business growth.
- Economic Empowerment & Inclusive Impact: Championing women’s economic participation in Zimbabwe by supporting women-led enterprises across diverse sectors. COMFWB Zimbabwe promotes inclusive growth, financial independence, and initiatives that uplift communities while contributing to national and regional economic development.
Access to Opportunities & Business Resources
We are not just supporting businesses;
we are building leaders, strengthening sectors, and changing economic outcomes for women across Zimbabwe.
Providing you with access to critical business information, policy updates, funding linkages, mentorship, and strategic tools necessary for enterprise sustainability and long-term competitiveness within Zimbabwe and the wider COMESA region.
Empowering women-led enterprises.
Together, We Are Advancing Women in Business.
- Sector Organisation & Representation
- Trade & Market Access Platforms
- Capacity Building & Skills Development
- Regional & Cross-Border Networking
- Policy Advocacy & Representation
- Financial Inclusion Support
- Enterprise Formalisation & Compliance Guidance
- Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration
- Leadership Development
- Information & Resource Access
