Episode 3 Money Couch: Financial Inclusion in Zambia: How It Can Fuel the Next Decade of Growth

How can financial inclusion fuel Zambia’s next decade of growth? In Episode 3 of The Money Couch, leaders from fintech, banking, telecommunications and the public sector come together to explore the future of financial inclusion in Zambia and what it will take to create greater financial opportunities for every Zambian. The conversation goes beyond simply having access to a bank account, loan or mobile money. It looks at how digital financial services, financial literacy, technology, trust, infrastructure and collaboration can help individuals and businesses participate more meaningfully in Zambia’s economy. 🎙️ In this episode we have: Muchu Kaingu — Co-founder & CTO, Lupiya Sonny Zulu — CEO & Managing Director, Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Komba Malukutila — CEO, MTN MoMo Zambia Mupota Muchelemba — Director/Delivery Manager – Technology & Innovation, Presidential Delivery Unit Zambia (PDU) The panel explores: • The current state and future of financial inclusion in Zambia • How mobile money and digital finance are expanding access to financial services • The role of fintech and AI in creating new financial opportunities • Why financial literacy and trust are critical to financial inclusion • How better financial data and financial records can unlock access to credit • The importance of reaching rural and underserved communities • How banks, fintechs, telecommunications companies and government can work together • How financial inclusion can support entrepreneurs, farmers, traders and small businesses • What Zambia needs to prioritise to achieve more inclusive economic growth Financial inclusion is about more than access. It is about creating the conditions for people to save, borrow, invest, build businesses, increase productivity and participate meaningfully in the economy. As Zambia looks towards its next decade of growth, the question is not simply how we increase access to financial services, but how we turn that access into real economic opportunity. 🎥 Watch the full episode and join the conversation. What do you think Zambia should prioritise to make financial inclusion work for everyone? 👇 Share your thoughts in the comments. 🔎 Topics covered Financial Inclusion Zambia | Financial Inclusion in Zambia | Fintech Zambia | Digital Finance Zambia | Mobile Money Zambia | Financial Literacy Zambia | Economic Growth Zambia | Banking in Zambia | Financial Technology | Digital Transformation Zambia | Access to Finance | Financial Services Zambia | SME Finance | Entrepreneurship Zambia About The Money Couch The Money Couch brings together influential voices across business, finance, technology and society to have meaningful conversations about money, opportunity and the future of Zambia. Subscribe to Lupiya for more conversations on financial inclusion, fintech, entrepreneurship and Zambia’s evolving financial landscape. #TheMoneyCouch #Lupiya #FinancialInclusion #Zambia #FintechZambia #DigitalFinance #MobileMoney #FinancialLiteracy #EconomicGrowth #BankingZambia