Embarking on a journey to access finance for growing a business is often filled with many highs and lows. In South Africa, we see women redefining the socio-economic landscape and taking up space in various sectors of the economy. More women are becoming entrepreneurs, building brands, and shaping society. To do this, one requires financial stability to expand and grow their business. Over the past months, we
\nhave engaged women entrepreneurs in conversation to explore their different journeys into accessing finance within various financial entities in South Africa.<\/p>\n
The Graca Machel Trust under the Women\u2019s Economic and Social Advancement Unit (WESA) has been able to document a study titled \u201cDocumenting Financial Inclusion: Experiences of Women in South Africa and Zambia\u201d funded by the African Women Development Bank (AWDF). Women have shared rich information and feedback on their struggles, lessons, and overall experience on their efforts to access finance in South Africa. Below, we take you through a journey of accessing finance in South Africa through the lens of six (6) women entrepreneurs:<\/p>\n
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