Historically in the African set-up, women owning land or even constructing houses on their own was frowned on. Society no longer has control over women on what role they are supposed to play. Mercy Saru, a single mother of three and a businesswoman based in Germany, said African women are moving in the direction of investing. “The urge to have something your children will inherit has led to a big percentage of single mothers owning land and property, and I really congratulate all single mothers and mothers at large,” Saru said. She said women play a big role in the family and when they get the opportunity to invest in land, it will be easier for them to support each other for a better future.

Source: The Star July 30, 2021 02:01 UTC