Europe’s Trade Reset: What It Means for Women in Business
By Blossom Ukoha For a woman running a small business in Europe, a change in trade policy can begin with something deceptively simple: an email from a supplier, a new customs requirement or a contract asking for information her company has never had to provide before. Behind that seemingly routine paperwork is a much bigger transformation. Europe is rethinking how it trades with the world. Trade is no longer being treated simply as a question of lowering tariffs and opening markets. Increasingly, the European Union is connecting trade to economic security, supply-chain resilience, climate policy, digital transformation and geopolitical competition. For women entrepreneurs, that shift creates new opportunities—but also raises the cost of being ready to compete. Europe’s New Trade Reality The European Union is pursuing a more assertive trade strategy as businesses navigate geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and the accelerating green transition. Brussels is strengthening relationships with strategic partners…
Linda Quaynor Rises to UBA Ghana’s Board Chair in Historic First
By Blossom Ukoha There is a particular moment in a career when experience stops being measured by the number of positions held and begins…
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang: The Woman Who Made the Ticket Twice
By Blossom Ukoha What does it take for a woman to earn a place on a presidential ticket once and then be trusted with…
From Gibeon to State House: Lucia Witbooi’s Remarkable Journey
By Blossom Ukoha “Leadership does not always begin in a boardroom, parliament or presidential office. Sometimes, it begins in a classroom.” For Lucia Witbooi,…
Why 7,000 Steps May Matter More Than 10,000: What New Research Says
Janet Coin At 8:30 on a Tuesday evening, a busy professional glanced at her fitness tracker and sighed. 6,247 steps. She had spent the…
Jollof, Biryani, Feijoada: One Global Rice Dish, Three Regional Shortcuts
Blossom Ukoha Imagine three women, miles apart, preparing dinner after a long day. In Lagos, one stirs a deeply seasoned tomato base before folding…
Love in the Age of Ambition: Can a Relationship Survive Two Big Careers?
Blossom Ukoha What happens when two people fall in love, but neither is willing to make their career the smaller dream? “The more you…
The Rise of Women in Finance: 9 Lessons from the United Kingdom
By Blossom Ukoha For decades, women have been an important part of the financial services workforce, yet their presence has not always translated into…
How Women Entrepreneurs Are Reshaping Singapore’s Business Landscape
By Blossom Ukoha Singapore’s entrepreneurial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, and women are increasingly at the centre of it. What was once a…
12 Industries Where Women Entrepreneurs Are Creating New Opportunities
What happens when women stop waiting for opportunities and start building the industries of tomorrow? Across the world, women entrepreneurs are answering that question…
Angélique Kidjo Makes History with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star: The Journey Behind a Historic Moment
By Blossom Ukoha “It’s not just my star, it’s our star.” — Angélique Kidjo There are some honours that recognise an individual, and then…
Are African Institutions Ready for Women at the Top?
Blossom Ukoha A woman can sit in parliament, earn a university degree, build a successful career and still find that the final door to…
