Chilufya Mutale

Chilufya Mutale is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Co-Founder & CEO of eShandi, a credit-first Pan African Challenger Bank for SMEs and individuals in emerging markets.

Quotes

• I remember feeling a distinct sense of unfairness at the fact that many hardworking people, especially women and small business owners, were excluded from the formal banking system because of factors out of their control.

• I have been motivated by a desire to enact a change and to create pathways to financial independence and stability. In time, this led to my professional journey into finance and the birth of eShandi.

• Through technology, we could streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and offer a comprehensive financial ecosystem that addresses diverse financial needs.

• we invested in secure, scalable platforms and leveraged local talent to ensure our solutions were reliable, user-friendly, and adaptable to our customers’ needs.

• We hope to foster a more inclusive financial landscape that supports sustainable growth and economic resilience for all, thereby playing a role in unleashing a new generation of solid and sustainable economic development in Africa.