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#40Days40FinTechs Zambia & Malawi edition, Day 14: Golden Swift is Powering Financial Inclusion Through Digital Money Transfers

Access to affordable, secure, and efficient money transfer services remains a major challenge for many unbanked communities in Zambia. Recognizing this gap, Golden Swift Money Transfer, a subsidiary of Golden Success Investments Limited, has stepped in with a digital solution designed to make financial services more accessible for everyone — anytime, anywhere. Founded by Alick […]

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Kiddies Commute: Making Child Transportation Safer and Smarter in Zambia

When it comes to transporting children whether to school, church, shopping centers, or birthday parties many parents face daily struggles. Finding trusted drivers and reliable vehicles is often stressful and time-consuming. In most cases, parents end up handling transportation themselves, sacrificing their time and peace of mind. Recognizing this challenge firsthand, Tetiwe Nzimah decided to […]

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Kwenda Simplifies Travel and Event Ticketing with Digital Innovation in Malawi

Travel and event planning in Malawi just got a major upgrade, thanks to Kwenda — a traveltech and e-ticketing platform that is streamlining the booking experience using FinTech. Featured on Day 12 of the #40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi edition, Kwenda is helping eliminate the tedious processes often associated with transport, accommodation, and event ticketing. Launched […]

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iMoSyS: Using FinTech to Deliver Clean Water and Digital Services to Underserved Communities

#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition – Day 11 Access to safe water remains a major challenge for many low-income communities across Africa. In Malawi, iMoSyS, a 15-year-old ICT company, is using FinTech to change that reality. Through its innovative iTap platform, iMoSyS has reimagined water access. iTap functions like an ATM, but instead of dispensing […]

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eShandi: Powering Credit Access and Financial Empowerment Across Sub-Saharan Africa

#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition – Day 10 Access to credit remains a critical challenge for millions of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa. Without collateral, formal records, or traditional bank accounts, many entrepreneurs are locked out of the financial system—unable to secure working capital to grow their businesses. This is the gap […]

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#40Days40FinTechs Zambia & Malawi Edition – Day 8!! BongoHive: Powering Start-ups and Boosting Financial Inclusion in Zambia

In Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, an innovation hub is playing a pivotal role in transforming dreams into sustainable enterprises. BongoHive, one of the country’s leading technology and innovation spaces, has been nurturing start-ups and driving financial inclusion for over 14 years. With many African innovators struggling to overcome high operational costs, lack of access to office […]

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#40Days40FinTechs Zambia & Malawi Edition – Day 7: Digital Bridge for Women Traders: Cross Border Connect opens New Markets Through Tech

Across Africa, informal cross-border trade remains a lifeline for millions—and women are at the helm. According to reports, women constitute between 70% to 80% of all informal cross-border traders, driving local economies and supporting households. Yet, the journey for many of these traders is riddled with challenges: from exploitation and harassment to poor market access […]

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#40Days40FinTechs Zambia & Malawi Edition – Day 6: Empowering Women Informal Traders Through Digital Innovation: COMFWB launches Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform

Across Africa, informal cross-border trade is dominated by women—accounting for up to 70% of traders, according to the African Development Bank. Yet, these women often navigate a landscape riddled with unique challenges—from harassment and exploitation to lack of market information and limited access to financial tools. Recognizing these barriers, the COMESA Federation of Women in […]

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Credit Line is Breaking Barriers to Credit Access in Malawi Through FinTech Innovation

Accessing credit has long been a major challenge for many in Malawi—especially low-income earners and the unbanked. Traditional loan processes are slow, complicated, and often demand collateral that many simply don’t have. But one Malawian start-up is changing this narrative through the power of Financial Technology. Credit Line Limited, featured on Day 5 of the […]

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#40Days40FinTechs Zambia & Malawi Edition Day 2: Angle Dimension Driving Malawi’s Digital Financial Leap

Malawi, nestled in the Great Rift Valley with a population of 22 million, is emerging as a hotspot for digital innovation. Among the players accelerating this shift is Angle Dimension, a homegrown software company that’s redefining how financial services operate in the country. Founded in 2011 by a team of four visionaries, Angle Dimension was […]