HQ Function

Served as the strategic, administrative, and technology development hub. It coordinated operations across its African markets (primarily Zambia and Malawi), managed key partnerships, and drove innovation for its mobile money platform.

Notable Features:

Housed in 'The Story Building,' suggesting a modern office space designed to foster collaboration and innovation, reflective of its tech-driven and mission-oriented nature.

Work Culture:

Characterized by an agile, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven environment focused on social impact and financial inclusion. The culture emphasized innovation, customer-centricity, and empowering local communities and employees.

HQ Significance:

The Western Cape location provided access to a skilled talent pool and a vibrant technology ecosystem, crucial for developing and scaling its fintech solutions for the African continent. It was the nerve center for Zoona's efforts to make financial services accessible.

Values Reflected in HQ: The HQ's focus on technology, strategic planning, and its location within a dynamic innovation hub reflected Zoona's core values of innovation, accessibility, and its commitment to creating scalable financial solutions for underserved African communities.

Location:

While incorporated and strategically headquartered in South Africa, Zoona's primary operational footprint and market impact were concentrated in Southern Africa, with significant operations and a large customer base in Zambia and Malawi. Its services, including domestic and international money transfers, bill payments, and agent-based financial services, were specifically tailored to the needs of these markets. The company's technology platform was developed to effectively serve these African regions, focusing on accessibility and reliability for underserved populations.

Street Address:

The Story Building, 166B Main Road

City:

Paarl

State/Province:

Western Cape

Country:

South Africa