--- title: Wakandi updates | COVID19 description: COVID19 | Our vision is to be the global leader in creating equal financial opportunities. Follow us on our journey. --- Blog # Latest from Wakandi We are here with a clear purpose: be the global leader in creating equal financial opportunities. Follow us on our journey [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [CAMS](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cams?hsLang=en), [SACCOs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/saccos?hsLang=en), [Finance](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/finance?hsLang=en), [Innovation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/innovation?hsLang=en), [Technology](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/technology?hsLang=en), [IFGs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/ifgs?hsLang=en), [COVID19](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/covid19) ##### [How technology can help SACCOS in post-pandemic recovery](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/how-technology-can-help-saccos-in-post-pandemic-recovery?hsLang=en) We all know how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the informal financial groups (IFGs). Mobility was restricted and social gatherings were prohibited. Many IFGs in Africa remained uncertain about... Oct 6, 2021 5:09:28 PM [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [kenya](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/kenya?hsLang=en), [CAMS](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cams?hsLang=en), [SACCOs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/saccos?hsLang=en), [Finance](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/finance?hsLang=en), [COVID19](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/covid19), [Digital Transformation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation?hsLang=en) ##### [Why should SACCOS in Kenya be digitized?](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/why-should-saccos-in-kenya-be-digitized?hsLang=en) SACCOS have been a symbol of trust and reliability when it comes to financial services for many millions in Africa. The growth of SACCOS in Kenya has been significant as they have witnessed a steady... Aug 11, 2021 4:13:46 PM [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [CAMS](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cams?hsLang=en), [Fintech](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/fintech?hsLang=en), [COVID19](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/covid19), [Digital Transformation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation?hsLang=en) ##### [COVID-19 fuelling digital transformation in Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/covid-19-fuelling-digital-transformation-in-africa?hsLang=en) COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting containment measures have undoubtedly slowed down socio-economic growth. Like the rest of the world, Africa is witnessing unprecedented impacts on the overall... Jun 11, 2021 3:58:44 PM [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Finance](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/finance?hsLang=en), [Fintech](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/fintech?hsLang=en), [COVID19](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/covid19) ##### [Fintech Investments in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/fintech-investments-in-sub-saharan-africa?hsLang=en) Fintech is no longer vertical; embedded finance models are gaining traction as financial services are delivered via products in sectors such e-commerce, agriculture, mobility, energy, health, and... May 27, 2021 12:49:59 PM [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [banks](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/banks?hsLang=en), [Banking](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/banking?hsLang=en), [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Innovation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/innovation?hsLang=en), [COVID19](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/covid19), [Digital Transformation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation?hsLang=en) ##### [Banks adopt digitization amidst the COVID-19 pandemic](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/banks-adopt-digitization-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic?hsLang=en) The number of people having bank accounts rose from 170m in 2012 to 300m in 2017. It is expected to reach 450m by 2022. However, access to physical branches and manual processes for most services... May 21, 2021 4:32:41 PM [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [COVID19](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/covid19), [Digital Transformation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation?hsLang=en) ##### [Impact of COVID-19 on remittances in Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/impact-of-covid-19-on-remittances-in-africa?hsLang=en) The spread of COVID-19 and measures to cope with the crisis are reshaping the African economy. The pandemic restrictions are affecting businesses and households drastically. The biggest impact can be... May 12, 2021 4:39:47 PM [Newsroom](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/newsroom?hsLang=en), [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [COVID19](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/covid19), [Hackathon](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/hackathon?hsLang=en), [Pandemic](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/pandemic?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi partakes ‘Hack Africa’ hackathon in the fight against COVID-19](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/wakandi-partakes-hack-africa-hackathon-in-the-fight-against-covid-19?hsLang=en) COVID-19 may hit Africa harder than expected and we must support governments and societies to contain the virus. With an aim to achieve that, ‘Hack Africa’ hackathon has been organized by African... May 15, 2020 9:12:34 AM