Busha, a pan-African financial services company, and Women in DeFi (WiD), a community dedicated to advancing women’s participation in blockchain and decentralized finance, have announced a strategic partnership to expand opportunities for women pursuing careers in technology, Web3, and digital finance across Africa.
The partnership was officially unveiled at the Women in DeFi Summit 2026 in Lagos, where five young women received laptop scholarships to support their education, career development, and entrepreneurial ambitions. The scholarship marks the first initiative under the partnership, which will deliver programmes focused on digital skills, financial empowerment, and access to emerging technology opportunities.
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The collaboration comes at a time when Africa is producing more female STEM talent than any other region globally, yet many women continue to face barriers transitioning into technology careers.
According to McKinsey’s 2025 report, The Quest for Gender Parity in African Tech, women account for approximately 47 percent of STEM graduates across Africa but occupy only 23 percent to 30 percent of technology roles, highlighting a significant gap between education and workforce participation.
