Turning Experience into Income on allWomen.africaBy Dr. Mandas Marikanda   In today’s digital economy, one truth is becoming increasingly clear: what you know is valuable. Not just for conversations or social media engagement, but as a real, income-generating asset. Every day, women across Africa and beyond share powerful insights, lessons and experiences—yet most of this value...

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...

Across our country, many women have worked hard, saved diligently and built businesses — yet too often feel underserved or disconnected from the financial institutions meant to support them. Questions of trust, access, ownership and relevance continue to shape how we experience banking today. At Co-op Pay SACCO Society, we are building a different kind of institution — one that...

Preparing children for a new school term is often a financial juggling act for many families. To make this process easier and more affordable, Co-op Pay SACCO has launched eduSave — a savings plan that allows parents and guardians to put aside money over the three months leading to the new term and enjoy a 10% discount when purchasing their...

Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) invites you to invest in US$10 million Preference Shares — issued at US$1 per share — redeemable in 10 years at a remarkable 24% per annum. This is more than an investment — it’s a bold step toward building Africa’s first cooperative-driven debt exchange and empowering women-led production in agriculture, mining, and...