By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Locally produced goods - from fresh avoes to rooibos tea - significantly boost African economies and offer immense growth potential for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). However, these vital businesses often struggle to scale due to limited access to financing, market entry and essential technical support. African fintech company "Pumpkn.io" is addressing this critical gap by providing tailored products alongside education and training, aiming to empower these SMEs to thrive and contribute more substantially to the continent's GDP. I found out more about the work they do in this interview with co-founder and CEO - Zaheer Dindar... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Locally produced goods - from fresh avoes to rooibos tea - significantly boost African economies and offer immense growth potential for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). However, these vital businesses often struggle to scale due to limited access to financing, market entry and essential technical support. African fintech company "Pumpkn.io" is addressing this critical gap by providing tailored products alongside education and training, aiming to empower these SMEs to thrive and contribute more substantially to the continent's GDP. I found out more about the work they do in this interview with co-founder and CEO - Zaheer Dindar...&nbsp;</p>

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