Bill Gonyora, Chairman of Co-op Pay CFI/SACCO, is a seasoned investment banker with over 15 years of experience in the financial sector. He holds a BComm Honours in Finance, an MBA, and is a Certified Co-op Chairperson through the Institute of Co-operative Management (ICM).
With more than a decade of active involvement in the cooperative movement, Bill has played a pivotal role in pioneering and launching several FinTech initiatives that continue to transform the African cooperative landscape, including Co-ops Africa and the Cooperative Debentures Exchange (CDE). His expertise extends to advising regulators and federations across the continent, while his ongoing work focuses on driving intra-cooperative trade within Africa and between African cooperatives and their counterparts in the diaspora, strengthening financial inclusion and sustainable growth across the movement.
With more than a decade of active involvement in the cooperative movement, Bill has played a pivotal role in pioneering and launching several FinTech initiatives that continue to transform the African cooperative landscape, including Co-ops Africa and the Cooperative Debentures Exchange (CDE). His expertise extends to advising regulators and federations across the continent, while his ongoing work focuses on driving intra-cooperative trade within Africa and between African cooperatives and their counterparts in the diaspora, strengthening financial inclusion and sustainable growth across the movement.
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Attending the International Co-operatives Day (ICD) 2025 at Sun City Resort was truly a remarkable experience. The gathering of cooperators from across South Africa and beyond created an atmosphere of unity, innovation, and determination for the future of the cooperative movement. The discussions, presentations, and networking sessions showcased not only the achievements made so far but also the limitless potential of cooperatives in addressing social and economic challenges. Being part of this historic event gave me renewed optimism about the direction of our cooperative movement and the role we all play in shaping it.
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the planning and organization of ICD 2025. Working closely with the DSBD team was a privilege, and I extend my heartfelt appreciation to them for their excellent work in ensuring that every aspect of the event was well executed. Their professionalism, dedication, and collaborative spirit were instrumental in making the event a success. I also wish to thank my National Co-operative Agency team making our ICD 2025 into a memorable trip.
Looking ahead to 2026, I am filled with confidence that the cooperative movement in South Africa will continue to grow stronger. With the same collaboration between government, supporting agencies, and cooperators that we witnessed in 2025, we are well-positioned to make an even greater impact. Together, we can build on the foundation we have laid, foster deeper partnerships, and ensure that cooperatives play a central role in advancing inclusive economic development.Attending the International Co-operatives Day (ICD) 2025 at Sun City Resort was truly a remarkable experience. The gathering of cooperators from across South Africa and beyond created an atmosphere of unity, innovation, and determination for the future of the cooperative movement. The discussions, presentations, and networking sessions showcased not only the achievements made so far but also the limitless potential of cooperatives in addressing social and economic challenges. Being part of this historic event gave me renewed optimism about the direction of our cooperative movement and the role we all play in shaping it. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the planning and organization of ICD 2025. Working closely with the DSBD team was a privilege, and I extend my heartfelt appreciation to them for their excellent work in ensuring that every aspect of the event was well executed. Their professionalism, dedication, and collaborative spirit were instrumental in making the event a success. I also wish to thank my National Co-operative Agency team making our ICD 2025 into a memorable trip. Looking ahead to 2026, I am filled with confidence that the cooperative movement in South Africa will continue to grow stronger. With the same collaboration between government, supporting agencies, and cooperators that we witnessed in 2025, we are well-positioned to make an even greater impact. Together, we can build on the foundation we have laid, foster deeper partnerships, and ensure that cooperatives play a central role in advancing inclusive economic development.Please log in to like, share and comment! -
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