This week, I want to speak directly to you—not just as entrepreneurs and professionals, but as architects of Africa’s economic future. Across our continent, women continue to build, trade, innovate and lead. Yet, one structural barrier persists: access to capital at scale, on equitable terms and within systems designed with women in mind. This is not a gap in talent. It is not a gap...

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,...

Back-to-school season often comes with financial pressure for parents and guardians. To ease the burden, uXpress SACCO has introduced eduCredit, a flexible financing solution designed for families ordering their eduBox Back-to-School Supplies. With eduCredit, parents can order all their child’s school requirements upfront and spread payments over three months at just 10% interest on the...