#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition – Day 17 Across Zambia, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to stay afloat not due to poor business models, but because access to affordable credit remains elusive. High collateral demands, lack of formal financial records, and prohibitive interest rates leave promising entrepreneurs locked out of growth opportunities. It […]
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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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#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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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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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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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 […]
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Malawian FinTech Start-up Trade Flow Analytics have been announced winners of the inaugural Zambia/Malawi Women in FinTech Hackathon, walking home with $2,000 while Mighty Fin from Zambia came second and scooped $1,000. Organised by HiPipo in collaboration with COMESA Business Council (CBC), the Women in FinTech Hackathon is part of HiPipo’s Include Everyone program being […]
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