Across Africa, women are leading dynamic projects that drive real change in communities — from smallholder farms and food processing ventures to housing, manufacturing, and financial cooperatives. Yet, one challenge continues to slow down many of these initiatives: access to capital. Now, through Co-operative Debentures (CDEs) — traded either over-the-counter (OTC) on...

By Dr. Mandas Marikanda, CEO – Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) Zimbabwe stands today at the threshold of a transformative economic moment. Our economy having shifted significantly into the informal sector over the past two decades, now requires innovative structures that preserve the entrepreneurial agility of MSMEs while giving them the institutional compliance and...

An African woman’s journey to financial freedomBy Dr. Mandas Marikanda Money is not just a means of exchange, it is a mirror. It reflects our fears, values, hopes and the stories we tell ourselves about what we deserve. For the African woman, money carries an even deeper psychology, shaped by history, culture and survival. It is not merely a financial tool; it is emotional, spiritual,...

Hosted on: allWomen.africa and coops.africaAnchor Sponsor: Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) Introduction The Cooperator is a digital magazine redefining the conversation on Cooperative Finance in Africa. Hosted on allWomen.africa and coops.africa, and proudly anchored by the Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB), the magazine serves as a knowledge hub and marketplace...

Sending children to school is more than just ensuring they have books, uniforms, and supplies — their safety and wellbeing are equally important. To give parents greater peace of mind, eduBox, in partnership with Co-op Sure Insurance Services Co-operative Society Limited and its underwriting partners, now offers eduSure — a package of insurance...