This is the first development since Mukuru was awarded a deposit taking license in the country
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Village Capital Invests USD 150K in Rhea and Regxta, Women-Led Startups Transforming Agriculture and Financial Inclusion in Africa
Village Capital has invested USD 150K in Rhea and Regxta, two women-led startups revolutionizing agriculture and financial inclusion in Africa. Learn how these innovative companies are transforming key sectors across the continent.
The $3bn Private Credit Opportunity in Africa
Africa’s mid-market businesses, the backbone of the continent’s economic growth, can find themselves trapped in a financing void. With annual revenues typically surpassing $10 million, these companies find themselves in a precarious position – too large for microfinance, yet too small or risky for traditional banks.
The gender financial inclusion gap in Africa
While financial inclusion is growing in importance worldwide there is still a discrepancy between male and female financial inclusion – the so-called gender financial inclusion gap.
Empowering women through investment and financial inclusion
In this piece, Hortense Mudenge tells how financial inclusion can be a game-changer for African women across the informal economy.
Why an African-based, African-run payments partner with global insights is essential for success on the continent
The article delves into the dynamics of Africa’s payment ecosystem, highlighting the unique challenges faced in the continent, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) aims to empower women through investment and financial inclusion
The thought leadership penned by the COO of RFL, Hortense Mudenge, on the importance of female-focused investment and how it can drive Africa and its fintech space forward.
Achieving Food Security Through Private Sector Investment: The Battle of Narratives
Africa is well positioned to become the global breadbasket; with 60 % of the world’s unused cropland spread across the continent that can be used for farming, it has the potential to emerge as a major food supplier.
7th Edition Connected Banking Summit East Africa – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2023 Concludes with Resounding Success
The Summit brought together the best and brightest minds in the banking, financial services, fintechs and techfin sectors. The event, which took place on 7th […]
African Innovative Startups Join the Social & Inclusive Business Camp Program
On August 30th, the SIBC officially launched its 6th edition, welcoming the 43 entrepreneurs selected for the 2022 cohort. These social and inclusive entrepreneurs were chosen among more […]