Avcross 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
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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
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
CarVer Revolutionizes Motor Insurance in Zambia with a Digital-First Approach
Motor insurance in Zambia is getting a much-needed digital upgrade, thanks to CarVer—a homegrown fintech solution that is simplifying how drivers access insurance. For decades,
Bridging the Digital Divide: Zambian Firm Powers Financial Inclusion Through FinTech Innovation
As Zambia pushes forward on its digital transformation journey, Bridging Gap Solutions (BGS), a homegrown tech company, is emerging as a major enabler of financial
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
COMESA’s Digital Retail Payments Platform Set to Revolutionize Cross-Border Trade in Africa
The COMESA Business Council (CBC) and its partners are developing a Digital Retail Payments Platform to revolutionize cross-border trade in Africa. This innovative platform aims
Women in FinTech Hackathon for Zambia and Malawi kicks off in High Gear
The COMESA Business Council (CBC) and HiPipo have today kicked off the inaugural Women in FinTech Hackathon for Zambia and Malawi with a call to women
Minister Hails Hipipo Foundation For Empowering Children and Youth
The State Minister of ICT and patron of Decent Africa Hon. Joyce Nabosa Sebugwawo, has commended the HiPipo Foundation for its efforts in enabling children
40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania: EMakato is simplifying Payments’ Collection
One of the key challenges faced by credit-offering institutions is payments’ collection. Many customers fail to pay promptly because they don’t have the funds while
