Lesotho has made remarkable strides in financial inclusion, with 87% of its population having access to formal financial services in 2021. This commendable achievement positions the country among the most financially inclusive in the region.

The Evolution of Mobile Money in Zimbabwe

Explore Zimbabwe's mobile money evolution, challenges and economic impact with our guide. Drawing on 2018-2021 data, this publication delves into the milestones, regulations and societal effects of mobile money services, and more.

In the beginning, there was the bank account – a useful dispenser of transactional services. More recently, however, the financial services industry innovated and introduced mobile money as a disruptive financial service.

Across the continent there has been a very long debate about the payment of interest on mobile money. What has the experience been like in Zimbabwe?

SADC Mobile Money Guidelines Report (Portuguese)

O Dinheiro Móvel tem evoluído para um bem utilitário que faculta marioritariamente serviços financeiros à população não-bancária.

SADC Mobile Money Guidelines Report (French)

Le Mobile Money s’est développé en un outil visant à fournir des services financiers en grande partie à la population non bancarisée.

SADC Mobile Money Guidelines Report (English)

Mobile Money has evolved as a utility to provide financial services largely to the unbanked population.

Improving efficiency in mobile-money agent networks

SADC Mobile Money Guidelines

The aim of the project is to develop Mobile Money guidelines to assist SADC Member States with principles to facilitate the harmonisation

During the course of the Hackathon, the participants were exposed to a number of skills development sessions.

With more digital transactions being concluded, cash still dominates the scene.

Research Report on Mobile Money in South Africa

The research report study focused on the factors that drove the termination of mobile money services in South Africa.

The potential for mobile phone banking in Zambia

This paper aims to assess if the mobile phone has any additive or transformational potential in Zambia.

Mobile Banking Technology Options

Much has been said about the potential for cell phone banking as it rides on the back of the explosion of cell phone usage in Africa

Mobile Banking: Implementation Choices

One of the key barriers to access to financial services to the poor and particularly to the poor living in remote rural areas is the price of being banked.