International Women's Day is a powerful reminder of the strides women continue to make in business, innovation, and leadership. It is a celebration of resilience, ambition, and the collective efforts that drive gender parity. At Pesapal, we take pride in supporting women entrepreneurs with simple payment solutions that empower their businesses. Today, we spotlight three remarkable women who are harnessing technology to transform their businesses and industries.
Jemimah Nabaasa, Finance Manager – The Villa Bukoto
Running a high-energy nightlife venue like The Villa Bukoto comes with its share of challenges - especially when it comes to managing transactions. On busy nights, network issues often disrupted payment processing, while cash handling and reconciliation remained a major headache.
Jemimah Nabaasa, Finance Manager at The Villa Bukoto, knows firsthand how crucial seamless transactions are. “Reconciliation and banking take up a huge portion of my work. Books have to balance at the end of the day,” she shares. Like many finance professionals, she found reconciliation to be one of the most stressful tasks.
With Pesapal’s technology, this challenge became a thing of the past. The Pesapal dashboard now enables Jemimah and her team to generate statements instantly, track all transactions, and even identify duplicate payments in real time. By integrating both card and mobile money payments, The Villa now operates with a unified payment solution, ensuring smooth transactions and an improved customer experience.
Domiana Mwangangi, Founder – Skinsol
Domiana Mwangangi’s entrepreneurial journey began with a passion for aesthetics and a vision to offer top-tier skincare solutions. However, one major challenge threatened her business in its early stages—payment collection. Without a reliable e-payment system, she risked losing sales as many clients preferred cashless transactions.
Understanding the need to adapt, Domiana took a bold step and integrated Pesapal’s POS system into her clinics. This decision revolutionized her business. With the ability to accept both debit and credit card payments in local currency and USD, Skinsol not only retained more clients but also simplified its reconciliation process.
By tapping into online payments, Domiana has created a seamless experience for her customers while strengthening her financial management.
Nimo Aden – Managing Director, Shamba Lodge
Nestled in Arusha, Shamba Lodge is a stunning retreat offering private chalet-style cabins and camping options. As part of its service, the lodge arranges safaris and tours in and around Arusha, making it essential for guests to have a convenient way to pay in advance.
To meet this need, Nimo Aden, Managing Director, implemented Pesapal’s Payment Links, allowing guests—especially international travelers—to make secure and easy payments in USD before arriving in Tanzania. This solution has not only improved the booking experience but also ensured smooth financial management for Shamba Lodge.
Technology as a catalyst for women entrepreneurs
Jemimah, Domiana and Nimo’s journeys highlight how technology plays a critical role in empowering women entrepreneurs and professional. Whether it’s streamlining finances, enhancing customer convenience, or supporting business growth, digital payment solutions like Pesapal are leveling the playing field.
We celebrate the women breaking barriers, embracing innovation, and driving change in their industries. This International Women’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to providing businesses with the tools they need to succeed. Because when women are empowered, businesses thrive, and the world moves forward.
