Five African female entrepreneurs have been announced as finalists for Visa’s She’s Next Programme, an initiative dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs across Africa.
In partnership with Absa, the She’s Next Programme aims to provide women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the resources, tools, and mentorship needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.
The programme aims to support women-owned small businesses through funding, training, and mentorship.
The finalists who will compete for the grand prize of over ZAR1 million (US$56,000) worth of prize money are InoBiodiesel, Moli & Mela, Diamond Days, eFama App, and HVAC Partners.
“We are delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s She’s Next Programme. These remarkable women exemplify the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation that is vital for Africa’s economic future,” said Lineshree Moodley, country manager at Visa South Africa.
“At Visa, we are committed to supporting women-owned businesses by providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Our partnership with Absa has been instrumental in expanding the reach and impact of this programme, and we are excited to see the incredible journeys of our finalists unfold.”
In addition to the top five, another 25 SMEs will participate in an exclusively tailored capacity building and mentorship programme in partnership with Absa to further support and empower women entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level.
The winner of the 2024 She’s Next programme will be announced on September 19.
