Day 40 | #40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition In Malawi, informal cross-border trade is a vital economic activity, especially for women. Yet, a lack of access to trade information and financial literacy continues to hold many back. More than half of the country’s cross-border traders remain underserved, and new regulations such as the requirement for […]
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In Zambia and Malawi, many women face the double burden of financial instability and limited access to healthcare. Most rely on out-of-pocket payments, which often results in delayed or skipped medical treatment. This creates a cycle of poor health and poverty, particularly among women in underserved communities. Enter MediPay a cross-border InsurTech solution born out […]
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#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition Day 37 Across Africa, peanuts are a staple snack and a vital crop for many rural communities. Yet, despite high demand, there remains a significant gap in how peanut products are marketed, distributed, and paid for especially in rural areas where cash remains dominant and digital access is limited. Petruwalus […]
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#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition – Day 36 In the agriculture-dependent nations of Malawi and Zambia, smallholder farmers form the backbone of local economies. Yet, despite their critical role, these farmers face significant challenges when it comes to market access and cross-border trade especially around the Mwami-Mchinji One-Stop Border Post, a key trade point between […]
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#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition – Day 34 In Africa, where millions of people lack access to formal banking infrastructure, the promise of crowdfunding remains largely unfulfilled especially for women, children, and marginalized communities. Most global platforms are built for bank card users, sidelining those who rely on mobile money for their day-to-day transactions. That’s […]
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Day 31 | #40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition Across Africa, thousands of women participate in informal savings and lending groups. These groups are a lifeline for many households but are often run manually on paper, in cash, and without any formal structures. This leaves them vulnerable to mismanagement, fraud, and exclusion from the broader financial […]
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Day 30 | #40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition In Malawi, informal cross-border trade is a vital source of income for thousands especially women. Yet, this sector continues to face persistent challenges, particularly the lack of timely and reliable market and trade data. That’s the gap Trade Flow Analytics is determined to close. Founded in 2024, […]
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#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition – Day 29 In the heart of Malawi’s growing FinTech sector, PayChangu is carving out a strong reputation for simplifying payments and enabling financial inclusion. This homegrown digital payment platform is transforming how businesses (large and small) collect and process payments locally and internationally. Founded in 2021 and officially licensed […]
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#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition – Day 28 In rural Malawi, where agriculture powers most livelihoods, financial losses from small payment discrepancies can significantly impact farmers and suppliers. Recognizing this, Ashers Foods, a value addition startup based 200km outside Lilongwe has developed Pay per Coin, a digital payment platform aimed at ensuring farmers and their […]
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#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition – Day 27 In Zambia’s bustling public transport system, most bus and taxi payments are still made in cash and passengers often pay a fixed fare, regardless of how far they travel. But a Zambian FinTech startup is challenging this norm with a simple question: Why pay for what you […]
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