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Women entrepreneurs are on the rise globally, with this wave sweeping over the African and Middle Eastern region. Historically, Africa has led the world in terms of numbers of women business owners, with countries like Uganda and Ghana – leading the way.

Technology adoption has played a huge role in how Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) navigated the past two years. Some businesses have used their tech to stay connected to their team and customers, while others found digital solutions to be the difference between closing their doors and maintaining a regular income.

Kamala Harris. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. These are some of the well-known names of women who have become beacons of hope for what is possible. Yet, many women continue to face steeper challenges in society, and this has become even more evident due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Leadership in times of crises is crucial because both citizens and employees look to their leaders for assurance, vision and direction. What makes leadership all the more critical is that when rapid change disrupts most aspects of an organisation, even its leaders are learning in real time.