Hello Venturer,What comes to mind once you hear the word pension? First, I think of old age and government workers. Sadly, this is subconscious programming due to the frequent news about the government and pensioners.I also think about other workers in the formal sector like bankers, lawyers, journalists, etc. But, like you and many other people, I rarely imagine pension and informal workers in the same sentence.The informal sector, mostly comprised of small and medium enterprises, is a major driver of the African market, but workers in the sector do not enjoy pension and other financial benefits. This week, we have a story about a man building a financial ecosystem to provide informal workers with long-term financial security.Also, this week, we are adding a new section to our newsletter - VA Weekly Collectables. The weekly collectable is a curation of interesting, informative, and relatable content from across the web by the VA team. We know you'll love it.Adekunle AgbetiloyeStaff Writer, Ventures Africa.