Beyond Borders: How meCash is Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Africa’s Informal Economy

Imagine Chimwala. She runs a small textile business in a bustling market in Lilongwe, Malawi. For years, Chimwala’s business existed entirely in physical cash—Malawian Kwacha (MWK). Every sale was a handshake, and every saving was a banknote tucked away in a lockbox. She was what economists call “unbanked” or “underbanked.” But Chimwala had a problem. […]