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Motsepe Foundation: AgriTech in Africa Can Pave the Way for Global Food Security

“Humanitarian aid should never be a challenge for African societies. If we can coordinate and manage production among 33 million smaller holder farmers, we have enough for ourselves and to feed the world.”

 

Tendai Chitapi, the co-founder of the agritech startup Kuronga, has lived and worked in some of the biggest cities in the world. During a 17-year career in finance, his humble beginnings in Harare took him to Durban, then Shanghai, Dubai, and finally Sandton. No longer inspired by the glamour of a big city life, Chitapi packed it all up to find home on a farm in Vaal River.

 

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Africa Business: Driving Financial Inclusion in Nigeria: Adeshina Adewumi of Trade Lenda on Empowering Small Businesses

Adeshina Adewumi, founder of Trade Lenda and a semi-finalist in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, delves into the inspiration behind his team’s mission to enhance financial inclusion for small businesses in Nigeria. In this revealing interview, Adewumi explains how Trade Lenda’s solution uniquely addresses challenges faced by underserved communities and differentiates itself from other innovations in the fintech space.   Read and watch the full interview here.

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Africa Business: Redefining Financial Systems: Meghan McCormick of Oze on the Power of African-Led FinTech Innovations

Meghan McCormick, co-founder of Oze and a semi-finalist in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, discusses the transformative potential of African-led fintech innovations in reshaping global financial systems. In this exclusive interview, McCormick highlights inspiring success stories from the competition, sharing insights into how these standout innovations can serve as blueprints for the future of fintech. She also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and long-term economic impact, explaining how the competition supports participants beyond prize funding.   Read and watch the full interview here.

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