The Ministry of Women Month Of July Journal.

The Ministry of Women’s Community Small and Medium Enterprises Development continues to support the National Development Strategy.

Empowering Women, Transforming Economies: Minister Mutsvangwa's vision for a brighter future

In a remarkable display of dedication to women's empowerment and economic inclusion, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Honorable Monica Mutsvangwa, and the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development, have made significant strides in promoting gender equality and driving economic growth in the region.

At the African Union (AU) Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion Technical Meeting in Accra, Ghana, Minister Mutsvangwa championed women's empowerment and economic inclusion, emphasizing the importance of unlocking the potential of Africa's women and youth for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

She shared Zimbabwe's success stories in supporting women, communities, and MSMEs, and held bilateral talks with Ghana's Deputy Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection to explore areas of cooperation.

In a related development, Minister Mutsvangwa commissioned the Maker Space Innovation in Bulawayo, a partnership with UN Women and the International Labor Organisation (ILO), providing state-of-the-art industrial machines for entrepreneurs in the textile industry.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development actively participates in the SADC Industrialisation Week, promoting market facilitation for MSMEs, enhancing their competitive advantage, and showcasing their contributions to industrialization and economic transformation.

Honorable Minister Monica Mutsvangwa (Sen) had a productive meeting with Dr. Jo Abbot, Development Director and Deputy British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, at her office.

They discussed various issues, including women's rights programs, economic empowerment, access to services, GBV prevention, and the creation of foreign export markets for SMEs.

Minister Mutsvangwa emphasized the Ministry's willingness to collaborate with all development partners to advance women's and girls' interests, promote their empowerment, and ensure their inclusion in all development matters.

Dr. Abbot stressed the need for coordination and partnership to maximize efforts and achieve positive outcomes.