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 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...

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...

In a rapidly changing world, financial inclusion and empowerment are no longer optional—they are essential. allWomen.africa is more than a marketplace—it is a closed-loop ecosystem designed to harness the economic power of African women while creating measurable social impact. By committing to trade within this platform, every woman is not only investing in her personal growth...

Education is the foundation of every community, and strong schools need more than books and supplies — they need safe, modern facilities where children can learn, grow, and thrive. To help schools achieve this, Co-op Pay SACCO, in partnership with eduBox, has introduced eduVest, an innovative school development funding solution. What is eduVest? eduVest is...