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Swedfund Invests $15 Million to Boost Loan Access for Civil Servants in Africa

Swedfund Invests $15 Million to Boost Access to Loans for Civil Servants in Africa

Source: Swedfund

Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has committed $15 million to Select Africa, a microfinance institution operating in Eswatini, Lesotho, and Malawi. 

The investment is aimed at improving access to credit for low-income public sector workers who are usually excluded from formal banking systems.

The three southern African countries continue to face serious economic challenges, including limited job opportunities, inadequate healthcare and education systems, and growing pressure from climate-related shocks. With international aid becoming less predictable, many households have struggled to sustain livelihoods or fund small-scale ventures.

Swedfund’s new funding seeks to close this gap by enabling more civil servants to access personal and business loans that support daily living and small enterprise growth. According to the organisation, these loans are not just about access to money but about fostering resilience and stimulating community-level economic development.

“With this loan we increase the possibilities for low-income individuals to secure financing that supports their livelihoods and productive activities, such as starting a small side business, expanding farming, covering education costs or building a house. This contributes to human development for many families and, in turn, fosters potential for local economic growth and more jobs,” said Jane Niedra, investment director of Financial Inclusion at Swedfund.

Select Africa’s customer base largely consists of civil servants, including teachers, nurses, and local administrators, who often find it difficult to obtain loans from traditional banks due to perceived high risk or lack of collateral. The company provides payroll-based lending, allowing borrowers to repay directly from their salaries, reducing default risk and enabling them to build a formal credit history over time.

Founded in 1999 with its first branch in Eswatini, Select Africa has since expanded its footprint across Lesotho, Malawi, Uganda, and Kenya. The Group now operates 19 branches and manages a gross loan book of about $108 million.

Through this partnership, Swedfund and Select Africa aim to unlock opportunities for thousands of underserved public workers, strengthening household incomes, encouraging entrepreneurship, and supporting the broader financial inclusion agenda in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Tags: Africa InvestmentAfrican DevelopmentAfrican economyCivil ServantsDevelopment financeeconomic growthEswatinifinancial empowermentFinancial inclusionInclusive FinanceLesotholow-income workersMalawiMicrofinancepublic sector loansSelect AfricaSelect Africa loanSwedfundSwedfund AfricaSwedfund investmentSwedfund news
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