At the Africa CEO Forum 2025, held earlier this month in Côte d'Ivoire, the Disruptive Solutions for Africa session brought together innovators from across the continent to present fresh and often overlooked ideas to the leadership of the World Bank Group.
Masisizane Fund’s Esther Mukumbo-Siame was part of this dynamic cohort of young African changemakers, addressing critical issues around SME growth, technology, education, and women’s economic empowerment. From agri-tech to innovative funding models, the session showcased bold, solutions-driven thinking aimed at building a better future for Africa.
The spirit and the drive of Masisizane and its team is embodied in our name itself - Masisizane, meaning 'let us help each other.' Masisizane provides enterprise development to SMMEs through loan financing and non-financial business support, and is all about creating real, lasting impact.