--- title: Wakandi updates | Wakandi (5) description: Wakandi | Our vision is to be the global leader in creating equal financial opportunities. Follow us on our journey. (5) --- 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 [Newsroom](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/newsroom?hsLang=en), [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [kenya](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/kenya?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [CAMS](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cams?hsLang=en), [Finance](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/finance?hsLang=en), [Innovation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/innovation?hsLang=en), [IFGs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/ifgs?hsLang=en), [Digital Transformation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi and PesaChama to boost innovation for savings groups in Kenya](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/wakandi-and-pesachama-to-boost-innovation-for-savings-groups-in-kenya?hsLang=en) In this fast-moving world, technology is constantly transforming how people live and transact. Wakandi is excited to bring financial innovation to many developing countries in Africa. May 19, 2021 3:33:21 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), [Innovation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/innovation?hsLang=en), [Fintech](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/fintech?hsLang=en), [Financial Inclusion](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/financial-inclusion?hsLang=en) ##### [How technology can drive women towards formal financial services](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/how-technology-can-drive-women-towards-formal-financial-services?hsLang=en) Financial inclusion happens when a person gets an account that he/she can use to store money and make transactions. In Sub-Saharan Africa, 48% of men have an account compared to only 37% of women.... May 14, 2021 2:23:32 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?hsLang=en), [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 [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [Banking](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/banking?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), [Finance](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/finance?hsLang=en), [Fintech](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/fintech?hsLang=en), [SocialImpact](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/socialimpact?hsLang=en), [IFGs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/ifgs?hsLang=en), [partner-bank](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/partner-bank?hsLang=en), [Digital Transformation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation?hsLang=en), [Financial Inclusion](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/financial-inclusion?hsLang=en) ##### [Collaboration and Innovation – building Africa’s fintech landscape](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/collaboration-and-innovation-building-africas-fintech-landscape?hsLang=en) The impact of financial technology (fintech) in Africa has been substantial. Fintech, especially mobile money, has emerged as a worthy adversary to traditional finance. It has created an open... May 7, 2021 4:51:45 PM [Newsroom](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/newsroom?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/tanzania?hsLang=en), [SACCOs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/saccos?hsLang=en), [Financial Inclusion](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/financial-inclusion?hsLang=en), [TCRA](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/tcra?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi achieves another milestone by receiving the TCRA services license](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/wakandi-achieves-another-milestone-by-receiving-the-tcra-services-license?hsLang=en) We are excited to announce that we have received the National Application Services License from Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA). We now hold a stronger position in Tanzania to... May 5, 2021 3:22:39 PM [Newsroom](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/newsroom?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/tanzania?hsLang=en), [CAMS](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/cams?hsLang=en), [SACCOs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/saccos?hsLang=en), [IFGs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/ifgs?hsLang=en), [Helvetas](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/helvetas?hsLang=en) ##### [Wakandi joins hands with Helvetas Tanzania to accelerate change!](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/wakandi-joins-hands-with-helvetas-tanzania-to-accelerate-change?hsLang=en) Wakandi is delighted to have the opportunity to sign an MoU with Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Tanzania to provide our solution to various SACCOs in the region. Together with Halvetas, we will... Apr 30, 2021 1:55:32 PM [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [Finance](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/finance?hsLang=en), [Financial Inclusion](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/financial-inclusion?hsLang=en), [The Gambia](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/the-gambia?hsLang=en) ##### [Women’s financial inclusion in The Gambia: Challenges and solutions](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/womens-financial-inclusion-in-the-gambia-challenges-and-solutions?hsLang=en) Financial inclusion is considered a key indicator for the development and well-being of people in any country. It is more critical for women, who largely remain financially excluded due to poverty,... Apr 23, 2021 4:11:02 PM [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [AfriMoney](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/afrimoney?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [The Gambia](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/the-gambia?hsLang=en), [GamPay](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/gampay?hsLang=en) ##### [AfriMoney joins Wakandi to provide mobile payments on CAMS](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/afrimoney-joins-wakandi-to-provide-mobile-payments-on-cams?hsLang=en) It is an honour to announce AfriMoney as our new partner in The Gambia. AfriMoney has now become one of the mobile money providers on our Credit Association Management System (CAMS). It is great news... Apr 21, 2021 7:41:56 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), [Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/tanzania?hsLang=en), [Finance](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/finance?hsLang=en), [Innovation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/innovation?hsLang=en), [Fintech](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/fintech?hsLang=en), [Financial Inclusion](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/financial-inclusion?hsLang=en) ##### [Capitalizing on Fintech – Financial inclusion in East Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/capitalizing-on-fintech-financial-inclusion-in-east-africa?hsLang=en) East Africa has always hailed as the torchbearer to the fintech industry. The region has offered immense opportunities for fintechs to grow and solve issues related to savings, loans, payments,... Apr 16, 2021 5:27:33 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), [Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/tanzania?hsLang=en), [SACCOs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/saccos?hsLang=en), [Innovation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/innovation?hsLang=en), [IFGs](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/ifgs?hsLang=en), [Digital Transformation in Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation-in-tanzania?hsLang=en) ##### [How automation can play a critical role for SACCOs](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/how-automation-can-play-a-critical-role-for-saccos?hsLang=en) SACCOs are considered a reliable tool to accomplish social and financial needs in many parts of Africa. Apr 9, 2021 3:26:49 PM [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [Banking](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/banking?hsLang=en), [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [Innovation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/innovation?hsLang=en), [Fintech](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/fintech?hsLang=en), [Digital Transformation in Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation-in-tanzania?hsLang=en) ##### [4 ways to bring Africa’s informal sector under the formal system](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/4-ways-to-bring-africas-informal-sector-under-the-formal-system?hsLang=en) It is a general perception that the informal economy mainly relates to poverty, lack of employment and illiteracy, etc. However, it remains an indispensable part of a region’s growth and development.... Apr 2, 2021 4:03:14 PM [Insights](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/insights?hsLang=en), [Banking](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/banking?hsLang=en), [Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/africa?hsLang=en), [Wakandi](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/wakandi?hsLang=en), [Innovation](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/innovation?hsLang=en), [Fintech](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/fintech?hsLang=en), [Digital Transformation in Tanzania](https://blog.wakandi.com/tag/digital-transformation-in-tanzania?hsLang=en) ##### [How fintech is changing payments in Africa](https://blog.wakandi.com/blog/how-fintech-is-changing-payments-in-africa?hsLang=en) Ever since the launch of M-Pesa by Safaricom in 2007, a wave of digital payments has risen in Africa. Over the years, Africa has become a global leader when it comes to mobile payments. According to... Mar 19, 2021 4:17:57 PM