#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 […]
#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition – Day 33 SpendSaver, a Malawian FinTech start-up, is tackling one of the biggest barriers facing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa—lack of structured financial records. With over 70% of small businesses in Malawi operating without formal bookkeeping, many struggle to access loans, attract investors, or make informed […]
Day 32 | #40Days40FinTechs | Zambia and Malawi Edition BroadPay, a Zambian FinTech company, is redefining how people and businesses in Zambia handle collections, payments, and payouts. By digitizing financial transactions through its flagship product Lenco, BroadPay is improving convenience and accessibility for a wide range of service providers from telecoms to utility companies and […]
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 […]
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, […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
#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 […]
#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition – Day 26 In the heart of Zambia’s digital transformation, Robust365 is equipping micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with tools to manage their finances more efficiently and embrace digital payments. Featured on Day 26 of the #40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi edition, Robust365 is proving vital in the journey toward […]
ValueFin Limited is reshaping access to finance and markets for Zambia’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with a special focus on low-income entrepreneurs. Through a mix of technology and human touch, the FinTech is addressing the persistent gaps that hinder business growth and financial inclusion. According to Mukuka Bwalya, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, ValueFin […]
