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

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Podcast: [People First Podcast I Western and Central Africa I World Bank Group](https://stenobird.com/podcast/people-first-podcast-i-western-and-central-africa-i-world-bank-group-5985111)
Published: 2026-03-23T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/podcast/2026/03/23/built-for-impact-women-shaping-africa-s-future
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## Resource

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. Sequences 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Meet Gugu and Stephanie 02:08 The World Bank Group AgriConnect initiative 02:32 Meraky Tech and House Harvest: from ideation to impact 07:10 Women in agriculture and building a farming community online 09:12 Practical steps and advice for young women 12:09 Conclusion About People First Podcast People 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 Group The 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.

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