Malawi, nestled in the Great Rift Valley with a population of 22 million, is emerging as a hotspot for digital innovation. Among the players accelerating this shift is Angle Dimension, a homegrown software company that’s redefining how financial services operate in the country.
Founded in 2011 by a team of four visionaries, Angle Dimension was built to fill a gap in locally developed, affordable, and reliable software solutions. Today, it stands tall as a key enabler of digital and financial inclusion in Malawi.
At the core of its FinTech portfolio are two standout solutions: Aspect Financials 360 and Smart Identity. Aspect Financials 360 is already in use by 10 SACCOs and microfinance institutions—each serving up to 30,000 users. It provides both core banking functions and internet banking, enabling users to check balances, view statements, and conduct transactions digitally.
Meanwhile, Smart Identity is helping banks and insurance companies streamline KYC, customer verification, and authentication processes—making financial interactions more secure and efficient.
“Our solutions are making transactions digital, real-time, and paperless. This saves both time and money for users,” says Angella Shumba, Business Analyst at Angle Dimension. However, she notes that a shortage of skilled tech talent remains a challenge, which the company is tackling through bootcamps and practical training programs.
Angle Dimension’s story is being showcased as part of the #40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi edition—a regional initiative that has already spotlighted over 200 FinTechs across East and Southern Africa. The initiative, powered by HiPipo and partners, promotes financial inclusion by supporting innovation, sharing success stories, and connecting FinTechs to essential tools like Level One Project principles and Mojaloop Open Source Software.
