THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has availed $3 billion to support women entrepreneurs across Africa in a bold recognition of their contribution to the economies in their countries.

Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and cooperatives are taking centre stage as the future economic engine for the continent with women playing a critical role. AfDB president Akinwumi Adesina announced the package to empower women during the on-going AfDB annual meetings in Lusaka, Zambia

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