Mukuru Money Transfer

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Mukuru Money Transfer is an international remittance platform founded by a Zimbabwean entrepreneur Rob Burrell.[1]It begins offering remittances in 2009.[2][3]It partnered with the World Food Programme at the Tongogara Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe to deliver aid and support the local community.[3]

Mukuru, facilitated aid distribution to vulnerable populations in Africa impacted by COVID-19 and economic hardship.[3][4]

In a 2023 interview, Andy Jury, Mukuru's CEO discussed the company's strategy for navigating Africa's competitive money transfer landscape. It has a customer base of more than 13-million across 50 countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Moyo, Admire (2020-07-10). "Mukuru perseveres to become African fintech powerhouse". ITWeb. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  2. ^ "Learn About Our Global Fintech Enterprise | Mukuru Zimbabwe". Mukuru. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  3. ^ a b c Bleach, Tom (2024-03-23). "Mukuru Distributes Aid Across Africa Following Expansion to Uganda". The Fintech Times. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  4. ^ "Mukuru Distributes Millions In Aid To Vulnerable Africans". www.africa.com. 2024-01-22. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  5. ^ "Mukuru's plan to stay ahead in Africa's cross-border payments market". BusinessLIVE. Retrieved 2024-03-30.