Zimbabwean fintech, Mukuru, is mourning after losing its staff members in a fatal road accident. An accident involving a company vehicle transporting employees’ home from work resulted in the passing of three of Mukuru’s staff members. Two individuals died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries during transport to the hospital. The tragic traffic accident occured on the 21st of May in Harare.
According to the company statement, the remains of Tarisai Chigwande, Felix Java, and Ednah Ndogwedu have been transferred to Nyaradzo Funeral Parlour. Two employees survived the accident with serious injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment in hospital. One has been admitted to high care with head trauma and multiple broken bones, while the other has suffered a broken leg and is recovering in the general ward.
Mukuru CEO Andy Jury stated, “We know, this morning as the sun rises, many hearts are broken and lives shattered. We will do everything we can to keep serving the customers they cared so much about while assisting our injured colleagues and the families grieving this terrible loss.”
The company has arranged for counselling and support for the colleagues of the injured and deceased.
Zimbabwean entrepreneur Rob Burrell founded Mukuru in the early 2000s. In 2009, the company began offering remittances services. Today, it is an international platform that simplifies sending and receiving money across borders. Mukuru offers remittance services to over 50 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States of America.
CEO Andy stated the company will continue to support the survivors as they undergo treatment. Despite this difficult period for the fintech, the CEO has pledged to continue serving their global customers.
