Mukuru Money Transfer
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
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- ^ "Learn About Our Global Fintech Enterprise | Mukuru Zimbabwe". Mukuru. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ a b c Bleach, Tom (2024-03-23). "Mukuru Distributes Aid Across Africa Following Expansion to Uganda". The Fintech Times. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ "Mukuru Distributes Millions In Aid To Vulnerable Africans". www.africa.com. 2024-01-22. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ "Mukuru's plan to stay ahead in Africa's cross-border payments market". BusinessLIVE. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ^ "ZC signs US$300k Mukuru shirt deal". The Herald. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ "Mukuru Strikes US$300k Sponsorship Deal with Zimbabwe Cricket". www.footboom1.com. Retrieved 2024-12-02.