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Mukuru Employees Involved in Tragic Traffic Accident

The accident occurred as a staff vehicle transported employees home at the end of the workday

It is with profound sadness that we inform you of a tragic traffic accident involving five of our valued Mukuru Tendeseka (www.Mukuru.com) employees on the evening of 21 May 2024.  The accident occurred as a staff vehicle transported employees home at the end of the workday. Three of our colleagues…

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Mukuru announces sponsorship of Zimbabwe’s Sables as they strive for Rugby World Cup qualification

The Sables are eyeing World Cup qualification and with their revitalised systems in place and the formidable talent at their disposal

Next-generation financial services platform Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), one of the most recognisable fintech brands on the continent, has announced that it is sponsoring Zimbabwe’s national rugby team as it seeks to achieve Rugby World Cup qualification, the first since 1991. With the hopes of a nation on their shoulders, the Sables,…

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In its 20th year, Mukuru named in FXC Intelligence Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies list for fifth time in a row

The recognition coincides with the financial services platform turning 20 years old and still growing

As next-generation financial services platform Mukuru (https://www.Mukuru.com) marks the major milestone of being in business for 20 years, FCX Intelligence has announced that it has made the list of Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies for the fifth successive year. The award goes a long way in demonstrating how Mukuru has…

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Fintechs should develop products that address the exact needs of their customers (By Mike Cook)

One of the most important ways a fintech can listen to its customers is to gauge how they engage with its products

By Mike Cook, Mukuru Head of Wallet and VAS; Lorraine Nyawo, Mukuru Head of Product Domain: Financial Services (www.Mukuru.com)​. All around the world businesses are pulling out the stops to achieve growth in what can best be described as challenging economic conditions. Africa is no exception. The continent has long…

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Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) and Mukuru - Revolutionising Opportunities Across Africa for Athletes and Businesses

The opportunities for all stakeholders in this ground-breaking new agreement is unprecedented

EFC (Extreme Fighting Championship), Africa's premier mixed martial arts organisation, is delighted to announce its exciting new partnership with Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), a leading next-generation financial services platform for Africa's emerging consumers. This partnership marks a significant step in the growth and development of the combat sports industry and its athletes…

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Mukuru distributes millions in aid to vulnerable Africans

Providing safe money transfers across Africa

Next-generation financial services platform, Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), has successfully distributed millions in aid to disadvantaged recipients in Africa through its secure and transparent Enterprise Payments platform. This enables it to help many of those whose lives and ability to earn were disrupted by COVID-19 lockdowns and other economic issues. At the…

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In the race to digital wallets, don’t forget cash (By Juan Seco)

While digital is growing rapidly as a payment form, cash is still used for 90% of all transactions on the continent

Success in the digital payment space will hinge on the ability of new players and incumbents to converge the physical and digital experience into a seamless continuum for the customer. Extending the digital solution to a cash-based customer requires a “phygital” approach, writes Juan Seco, Chief Growth Officer at Mukuru…

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Mukuru partners with Ministry of Health through the Lusaka District Health Office to donate much needed aid in support of cholera outbreak efforts in Zambia

As Zambia battles one of its worst cholera outbreaks in decades, financial services powerhouse Mukuru, which serves Africa’s emerging consumer, donates ZK70,000 in supplies to aid relief efforts as the disease sweeps the country

Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), Africa’s leading financial services platform, has partnered with the Ministry of Health through the Lusaka District Health Office, to bring much-needed aid as 62 districts across the country battle the outbreak of cholera that has placed its vaccination rollout under pressure as stocks face increased demand. Mukuru Country…

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Digital wallets as an enabler for financial services in Africa (By Juan Seco)

The Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region now boasts 763 million registered accounts, nearly half of the 1.6 billion users globally with transaction values jumping 22% in the reported period to reach $832 billion

Juan Seco, Chief Growth Officer and East Africa MD of Mukuru (https://www.Mukuru.com).  The recent GSMA 2023 State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money (https://apo-opa.co/3OoJzfU) highlights how mobile money has become a mainstream financial tool in many African countries. Since 2022, more than 184 million people across the continent have…

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Tough economic headwinds provide exciting opportunities for agile, customer-centric fintechs (By Andy Jury)

There is a massive opportunity for fintechs that have bootstrapped themselves up in the uniquely African context

By Andy Jury, CEO at Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com) Taking stock of fintech in the broader African context while looking forward to opportunities in the year ahead. At this time of the year there is usually a flurry of articles attempting to lay out trends to look out for in various industries…