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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#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 […]
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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 […]
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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 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 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 […]
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Day 24 | #40Days40FinTechs – Zambia and Malawi Edition As digital payments continue to shape Africa’s financial future, pawaPay is emerging as a powerful force behind seamless mobile money integration across the continent. With operations in at least 19 African countries, the company offers businesses a simplified, secure way to make and receive payments through […]
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Across Africa, achieving true financial inclusion requires a focus on the underserved, the millions at the bottom of the economic pyramid who need digital financial services the most. In Zambia, iZyane InovSolutions is taking bold steps to bridge this gap, bringing innovative solutions to last-mile communities and transforming the cross-border payment space. Founded by Ackim […]
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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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#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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