Our Purpose
Ownisha is a South African-based, customer-owned cooperative financial group committed to reducing wealth inequality by empowering African families and businesses through cooperative finance.
Our mantra is Jik’izinto – turn things around!
Our Vision
Our vision is to become Africa’s leading cooperative financial services group, dedicated to empowering underserved communities and businesses by empowering them with the tools, support, and opportunities they need to rise.
The Ownisha Co-operative Group, owned by its customers, is a cooperative financial services group dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and secure cooperative financial services to our owner-members.
Our group structure includes member cooperatives, a central body, the Ownisha Federation, as well as their subsidiaries and affiliated entities.
We are currently operational in South Africa.
South African Operating member cooperatives
Ownisha South Africa
www.ownisha.co.za
Government Employees Credit Union
www.gecu.co.za
The Ownisha Cooperative Difference