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iiDENTIFii and Zanaco Partner to Accelerate Digital Financial Inclusion in Zambia
iiDENTIFii has formed a close partnership with Zanaco to champion an identity solution relevant to the needs of Zambian consumers and citizens.
TransUnion, Monevo and Incuto Collaborate on Credit Access for Community Banks
This joint initiative helps credit unions and community development finance institutions to offer their products to a wider audience, increasing competitiveness and promoting financial inclusion.
BABB Unveils Hybrid Accounts to Promote Financial Inclusion and Tackle Social Inequalities
Through its all-in-one app that provides access to financial services, BABB is harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology to streamline and simplify the process of peer-to-peer transactions across borders.
Britain Seeks to Boost Banking Services From Fintechs
Britain plans to set up a new body over the next two years to encourage more competition in banking services through the use of third-party apps from fintech firms.
Zambia Mulls Increasing Financial Inclusion for Rural Dwellers
The plan is to increase financial inclusion in rural areas from the current 50 percent to 75 percent.
Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation Lends $3.7M to Assilassimé Solidarite of Togo, Agora Microfinance Zambia
The foundation has announced its disbursal of local-currency loans to Togo-based Assilassimé Solidarite in an amount approximately equivalent to $2.5 million and Agora Microfinance Zambia in an amount approximately equivalent to $1.2 million.
Airtel Zambia & UNCDF Partner to Strengthen Digital Financial Services Across the Country
Airtel Networks Zambia Plc and the UN Capital Development Fund have announced a partnership designed to bring digital financial services closer to Zambians living in remote areas across the country through Airtel Money.
United Nations Federal Credit Union Partners With Thunes for Mobile Money Transfers
The collaboration enables UNFCU members to transfer money to mobile wallets in select countries in local currencies.
Zambian Fintech Startup, Lupiya Receives $1 Million Investment From Engyma Ventures
Microfinance startup Lupiya has received an investment of $1 million from a US Venture Capital fund Enygma Ventures.
Savings Groups Cushioning Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Zambia
As the world continues to face economic turmoil resulting from the COVID-19, communities in Zambia are turning to informal savings groups to cushion the impact of the pandemic.