'Women run businesses and create jobs' - Hawa Mahama

Ghanaian business mogul, Hawa Mahama Agyemang, has thrown her weight behind the Fearless Fund, stressing that Ghana's economic potential will remain untapped until the financial barriers facing women-led businesses are dismantled.

Speaking at the launch of Fearless Fund Africa, on March 21, 2026, she emphasised that while women remain the backbone of Ghana’s economy, many continue to struggle to secure the capital needed to grow their businesses.

“Women run businesses, support families, create jobs, and hold communities together, and yet, many with brilliant ideas still struggle to obtain the financing required to expand and compete,” she said in her address at the event.

Her remarks highlighted the daily struggles of women in markets, farms, and small enterprises, who often have limited access to formal funding despite their proven resilience.

She described the launch of the Fearless Fund as “timely and necessary,” noting that targeted support combining finance, mentorship, and networks could unlock significant economic value not just for Ghana, but across Africa.

“When women succeed in business, families become more secure, communities grow stronger, and economies become more resilient,” she added.

Drawing from her own experience as an entrepreneur, she emphasided the importance of support systems, stressing that beyond capital, women need access to guidance, partnerships, and opportunities to scale.

Agyemang is confident that the fund will unlock opportunities for a new wave of 'overlooked' talents.

She noted that by bypassing the rigid barriers of conventional banking, the initiative provides a pathway for female entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses and thrive.

“Dream boldly, work diligently, and build businesses that will inspire the next generation,” she charged the audience.

The launch of Fearless Fund Africa marks a growing push to close the gender financing gap in Ghana, with stakeholders increasingly recognising that empowering women entrepreneurs is central to building a stronger and more inclusive economy.

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