The SIMA Angaza Distributor Finance Fund (DFF) is a data-driven investment fund providing much-needed access to debt capital for last-mile distributors. DFF invests in companies distributing life-changing products in emerging markets, addressing one of the biggest barriers to their growth: lack of financing. Seeing Beyond Zambia’s Macroeconomic Risk “Zambia’s default fuels fears of African ‘debt […]

Angaza is excited to partner with device locking technology platform, NuovoPay (a product by ProMobi Technologies), in an effort to increase access to life-changing affordable smartphones in emerging markets, while significantly reducing the risk associated with device financing for mobile phone distributors.  Together, Angaza and NuovoPay hope to equip smartphone distributors in last-mile markets with […]

Nearly 2.8 billion people around the globe lack access to clean cooking technology and solutions, according to Clean Cooking Alliance’s recent ‘Clean Cooking Industry Snapshot 2021’ report. Lack of affordability of efficient cookstoves, as well as limited access to low-pollution fuels, can present challenges for low-income families in remote and underserved areas. Many of these […]

The SIMA Angaza Distributor Finance Fund (DFF) is a data-driven investment fund providing much-needed access to debt capital for last-mile distributors. DFF invests in companies distributing life-changing products in emerging markets, addressing one of the biggest barriers to their growth: lack of financing. Betting on Rabbits and Solar Meet David Wanjau, a Kenyan rabbit farmer […]

In last-mile markets, building positive relationships with low income consumers is critical if businesses intend to increase repeat sales and foster sustainable, long-term sales growth. With the right tools and technologies, last-mile distribution businesses in emerging economies can move beyond one-time or limited sales interactions, and provide consumers with the options they need to make […]

At Angaza, we’re dedicated to making life-changing products affordable to over one billion consumers in emerging markets worldwide. Our Customer Experience team proactively engages and consults with our last-mile distribution partners to ensure they are getting the most out of their partnership with Angaza. In today’s team spotlight, Natacha Ishema, Senior Customer Success Manager at […]

Smartphones are becoming increasingly popular in maturing marketplaces. Nearly 22.9 million smartphones shipped to Africa in Q3 2020 alone, according to recent research from analyst firm IDC. Much of this demand for affordable smartphones is driven by e-learning requirements, as smartphones are often the only device that offers internet access for households in Africa. To […]

Demand for durable consumer goods is increasing in emerging markets. Is your last-mile distribution business ready? Smartphone use in Africa is steadily increasing. Nearly 22.9 million smartphones shipped to Africa in Q3 2020 alone, and recent research from IDC observed a 1.6% YoY increase of device shipments to the region. This growth has primarily been […]

As 2020 draws to a close, we at Angaza have taken the opportunity to reflect on a year that has largely been defined by the unprecedented effects of a global pandemic.  This holiday season, the Angaza team wishes to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the last-mile distribution and off-grid communities for their commitment to overcoming […]

Nearly half the world’s population (four billion people) still lacks access to modern energy clean cooking services, according to a 2020 report from World Bank. The challenge of delivering clean cooking resources in Sub-Saharan Africa remains particularly acute, with only 10% of the population benefiting from modern sources of energy for cooking, such as low-pollution […]