Challenges hindering women entrepreneurship sustainability in rural livelihoods: Case of Manicaland province

Rahabhi Mashapure, Brighton Nyagadza, Lovemore Chikazhe, Nothando Msipa, Grace Kuda Portia Ngorora, Aaram Gwiza · 2022 · Cogent Social Sciences

Summary. Women entrepreneurs in rural Zimbabwe face significant barriers to business sustainability, including lack of collateral for loans, poor access to market information, and insufficient government support. The study of 30 women in vegetable vending, clothing markets, and cross-border trading identifies patriarchal social structures and role conflicts between family and business as major obstacles. Recommendations include entrepreneurship training, government schemes, and community networks to support women's economic activities.

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  title   = {Challenges hindering women entrepreneurship sustainability in rural livelihoods: Case of Manicaland province},
  author  = {Rahabhi Mashapure and Brighton Nyagadza and Lovemore Chikazhe and Nothando Msipa and Grace Kuda Portia Ngorora and Aaram Gwiza},
  journal = {Cogent Social Sciences},
  year    = {2022},
  doi     = {10.1080/23311886.2022.2132675},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2022.2132675}
}

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DOI

10.1080/23311886.2022.2132675

Countries

Zimbabwe

Regions

Africa

Categories

entrepreneurship, funding, policy

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2026-04-28