Township businesses employ 5,7 million people & contribute R1,5 trillion to the GDP however many lack documentation to receive a support grant for #MSMEs during #COVID19 with only 37% being considered as formal enterprises. Read more in our blog https://t.co/JQQYE9DvPa https://t.co/1SQcs7wIZ4

“Based on data from the funeral insurance sector, it is arguable that many South Africans spend many of their living years saving for the day they or a loved one dies.” Read our CEO Brendan Pearce’s opinion piece on #funeralinsurance in South Africa here https://t.co/m3bqM8gdAR https://t.co/1nOQS55fOr

The mechanisms to support #MSMEs during #COVID19 only project a silhouette of a safety net & there are crucial gaps that leave township MSMEs without support from the government. What can be addressed to improve support to MSMEs? Read more in our blog https://t.co/JQQYE9DvPa https://t.co/RnSjlAzEiF

Archbishop Desmond Tutu performed one last act of leadership in requesting a pine casket, igniting the long-overdue national conversation on what it means to be buried with dignity. Read our CEO Brendan Pearce’s opinion piece on #funeralinsurance here https://t.co/m3bqM8gdAR https://t.co/fIhb0MKcQi

In a recent survey on the 1st round of #IncomeReliefFund most beneficiaries used the cash grant to buy food. This is a reminder of the everyday struggles to put food on the table. Highlights include the high % in Mozambique who used the grant money for #COVID19 related costs. https://t.co/MVNijkjNY2

The 1st round of #IncomeReliefFund cash grants helped cushion the impact of #COVID19. Most so with Lesotho at 96% & Malawi at 94%. However, those from Zimbabwe & Mozambique indicated the grant was not enough to cushion the impact. Read more in our blog https://t.co/zvBiwA5CPM https://t.co/LViaeLXkbT

Preparing to celebrate our 20 years, we look at the impact we've had as an institution. During this time, financial inclusion increased across the region, & remittance prices have dropped. We now look to the future in driving meaningful usage to support the SDGs through FI 2.0 https://t.co/OttX7JQ1lu

The #IncomeReliefFund by @Finmarktrust with support from @FCDOGovUK was set up as an emergency solution to provide income relief to families in SADC most affected by the drop in #remittances due to COVID19. We are now supporting 1,425 families in a second round of payments. https://t.co/CizgMiIlgc

Our launch of the FinScope Lesotho Consumer survey with the Central Bank of Lesotho is a #FMT2021 highlight this year in furthering #financialinclusion. See the launch and follow the discussions on Facebook here https://t.co/54VNQ21vst https://t.co/A6GUotOVHx

We reflect on our progress in cross-border remittances to increase #financialinclusion in the SADC region this #FMT2021 highlight. Read more on remittances on our website here https://t.co/4cskIggDyt https://t.co/wUvZuSwtJP

For this #FMT2021 highlight, we point to the study covering informal cross-border trader activities between South Africa & Mozambique, eSwatini, and Zimbabwe to explore the opportunities in digitising financial products for cross-border traders. Read more https://t.co/CYHPxmRaKT https://t.co/BnjxVgEe9I

Excited to have launched #FinScope South Africa MSME survey this year – the last MSME SA survey was done in 2011. We add this to one of our #FMT2021 highlights. https://t.co/6HrVBirq31

The #IncomeReliefFund set up by @Finmarktrust with support from @FCDOGovUK provides income relief to families across Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi. Our partner is @mukurudotcom. The 2nd round of this fund starts today. https://t.co/hBdULc6t1f

Together with @Scale2Save we asked how can #fsps boost the #FinancialInclusion of small-holder farmers in Africa – find the answer in this #FMT2021 highlight. Read https://t.co/JxCfDKs4nG https://t.co/pGqfKZWKyw

As we prepare to spend time with families and friends during this festive season, @Finmarktrust with support from @FCDOGovUK is pleased to support 1,425 families across Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi during this time. https://t.co/XSodsbNDVS

MSMEs are crucial employment creators in the Botswana economy & we focus on how lockdown impacted MSMEs. We launched the survey tracking the wellbeing & performance of #MSMEs in #Botswana. Read the pocket guide on this #FMT2021 highlight here https://t.co/yefsDcNIRo https://t.co/q5g42549x8

What's the takeaway from the 1st round of #IncomeReliefFund? Based on the responses to our survey, half cited the grant as the coping strategy to #COVID19. The impact of this fund has been tremendous but highlights the need for more initiatives like this to support people in SADC https://t.co/DFr3bENlNR

The #IncomeReliefFund set up by @Finmarktrust with support from @FCDOGovUK provided income relief to families in SADC affected by the drop in #remittances due to COVID19. The fund started in Oct 2020 where the 1st round reached 10,865 beneficiaries (65% women) across 5 countries https://t.co/3TParMJKtR