About EFC

About Us

Pulse Financial Services Limited (PFSL) trading as Entrepreneurs Financial Centre – EFC Zambia is one of Zambia’s leading deposit taking micro-finance institutions. Licensed and supervised by the Bank of Zambia (BoZ), EFC is committed to contributing to the development of the country’s private sector by providing increased access to financial services for the underserved micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) market segment.

Vision

To be the preferred financial services partner for micro and small and medium-sized entrepreneurs and enterprises.

Mission

To Partner with MSMEs and increase access to specialized financial services on a permanent basis while contributing to wealth creation, improvement of people’s living conditions and development of Zambia’s private sector.

Our
Strategic
Pillars

Best
People

We recruit and retain top talent while fostering a culture of performance, growth, and accountability.

Customer
Experience

We prioritize client needs by delivering accessible, personalized, and reliable financial services.

Portfolio Growth and Quality

We drive sustainable growth through responsible lending and strong portfolio management.

Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance

We ensure institutional stability through robust risk controls and full regulatory compliance.

Operational Efficiency and Digitization

We streamline operations and leverage digital tools to improve service delivery and reduce costs.

Our Values

Purpose

Accountability

Service

Stewardship

Integrity

Ownership

Novelty

Branches
1
Term Deposits and Savings Accounts Opened
1 K
MSME Focused Products
1
MSME Loans Disbursed
1 K
People (40% Female Managers)
1
Women-led Enterprises Financed
0

Our History Timeline

EFC enjoys a very rich and strong history of experience for successfully managing transformations. We will leverage this experience to influence business development and growth in the private sector.

1994

PULSE Founded Under CARE International

1994

2001

PULSE Changed to PULSE Holdings Limited

2001

2006

PULSE Becomes Non-Deposit Taking MFI

2006

2007

DID & CARE Spearhead PULSE Transition to Deposit Taking MFI

2007

2009

From PULSE to PULSE Financial Services Limited

2009

2011

PULSE Financial Services Limited, to EFC

2011

2012

CSOP / ESOP Introduced

2012

2013

Inter-Branch Connectivity Introduced Allowing Clients to Deposit/Withdraw from Any EFC Branch

2013

2016

First MFI in Zambia to Introduce Prepaid VISA Card

2016

2019

Capital Injection to Increase Support to MSMEs

2019

2022

Rolled out a new, future-proof Core Banking System

2022

2024

EFC Became the First Microfinance Institution to be A+ Rated in Zambia

2024
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