Women's entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe

In many regions of the developing world, women are known to be the driving force supporting the livelihoods of their families, relatives and even communities. Therefore, understanding their socio–economic activities in the developing world is crucial. From that perspective, this chapter provides insights into women entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe. It also touches on the African entrepreneurship context and positions women entrepreneurship in a positive light contrary to the traditional approach of in which the focus is often on its obstacles and restrictions. In that context, the chapter narrates how women entrepreneurship has evolved in Zimbabwe. Moreover, it spotlights the economic activities of women involved in cross–border trading as well as the environment ‘ecosystems’ that shapes their entrepreneurial actions in the Southern African nation. These reflective insights generate unique knowledge with profound implications for country strategies, policy making, and women entrepreneurship business practices towards the future.