Built for Impact: Women Shaping Africa’s Future | People First Podcast

In this special Women’s History Month episode, we’re spotlighting women reshaping African entrepreneurship. Today, I’m joined by Stephanie Durand from Meraky Tech and Gugulethu - or Gugu - Mahlangu from House Harvest.Two women, two industries - technology and agriculture - but one mission: building solutions rooted in African realities and driven by purpose.The People First podcast is available online, on Spotify, and on Apple Podcast. For more updates, follow us by subscribing, and don’t forget to rate and comment on this episode.Sequences00:00 Introduction00:28 Meet Gugu and Stephanie02:08 The World Bank Group AgriConnect initiative02:32 Meraky Tech and House Harvest: from ideation to impact07:10 Women in agriculture and building a farming community online09:12 Practical steps and advice for young women12:09 ConclusionAbout People First PodcastPeople First Podcast provides a human angle to concrete development topics as they affect people in Western and Central Africa. It also features World Bank Group projects and initiatives. Join us for a sustainable and inclusive development!About World Bank GroupThe World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.