The Democratic Republic of Congo is Africa's second-largest country by area and home to over 100 million people, sitting atop an estimated USD 24 trillion in mineral wealth. Yet it has some of the continent's lowest indicators for financial inclusion and digital connectivity. This is a structural problem that digital infrastructure can begin to solve.

How ZUMA Solves This Country’s Specific Challenges

Eastern Congo Entry: ZUMA enters through Goma, Bukavu, and Lubumbashi — cities connected to the East African corridor. Goma borders Rwanda, Bukavu borders Burundi, Lubumbashi connects to Zambia. The same payment rails and trade relationships extend here.

Wallet: Vodacom M-Pesa DRC and Airtel Money dominate. ZUMA integrates with both, letting Congolese users join the ecosystem without a formal bank account.

Courier & Logistics: The DRC's logistics infrastructure is among Africa's most challenged. ZUMA's urban courier in Goma, Bukavu, and Lubumbashi solves the last-mile problem for city commerce.

E-Commerce: Kinshasa alone has 15 million people and an enormous informal market. ZUMA gives traders a digital storefront with instant M-Pesa DRC payment processing.

Where ZUMA Operates

Launch: Goma/Bukavu 2027, Lubumbashi 2027, Kinshasa 2028 · Currency: CDF.