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]

In December 2024, Mukuru signed a one year sponsorship agreement with Zimbabwe Cricket worth $300,000 as the title sponsor for the Zimbabwe men's national cricket team. [6] [7]

References

  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. 1 2 3 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.
  6. ↑ "ZC signs US$300k Mukuru shirt deal". The Herald. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  7. ↑ "Mukuru Strikes US$300k Sponsorship Deal with Zimbabwe Cricket". www.footboom1.com. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
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