CBG, Women of Africa Network open three-day conference to promote women-owned businesses

Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd (CBG), in partnership with the Women of Africa Network, has opened the 6th Women in Trade and Investment Conference 2026, a three-day event aimed at promoting women-led businesses and expanding access to finance, markets and investment opportunities."It is a great honour and privilege to join you today at the 6th Women in Trade and Investment Conference 2026, a platform that celebrates the passion, resilience, innovation, and achievements of Ghana's Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)," she said.

Speaking on the theme of the conference, Dr Nkrumah said, "This year's theme could not be more timely; we gather at a moment when global and local markets are changing rapidly, technology is reshaping how businesses are done, new financial modules are emerging, yet too many women still face persistent barriers, limited access to affordability, gaps in financial literacy.