Burial Societies
Platform
Stokvel Groups
Membership
Technical Schools
Financial Support
WELCOME TO OLA!
The Home of Rural Economy
At OLA, we are redefining how we honour
every human life and journey. More than a platform for funeral societies,
stokvels, undertakers and schools, OLA builds inclusive financial and social‑purpose
ecosystems—powered by collective intelligence and solidarity—to uplift rural
and township economies. Through its Rural Inclusive Digital Economy (R.I.D.E.)
and Township Inclusive Digital Economy (T.I.D.E.) initiatives, OLA fuses
technology, trust and deep social values to elevate dignity in life and legacy.
Optim Life Alliance (OLA) is a
transformative African movement redefining how human life and legacy are
honoured. More than just a greeting, "OLA" stands for Optim Life
Alliance—a bold, inclusive financial ecosystem rooted in African values and
focused on empowering rural and township economies. Through platforms like R.I.D.E.
(Rural Inclusive Digital Economy) and T.I.D.E. (Township Inclusive Digital
Economy), OLA combines technology, trust, and social purpose to support funeral
societies, stokvels, undertakers, and schools—promoting dignity and community
empowerment.
OUR SERVICES
What We Offer for You
We work exclusively with funeral societies, funeral undertakers, stockvel groups and education institutions to restore the value of human life while alive, ensuring that death does not equal debt, and every final farewell reflects dignity, unity, and a lasting impact of life well lived and legacy well deserved
OUR STRATEGY
Why Should You Choose Us ?
WE FUND THE FUTURE. EVERY PAYOUT HONOURS THE PRESENT AND THE PAST AND EVERY REINVESTMENT BUILDS THE FUTURE. THAT'S THE LIFE ECONOMY AT WORK.
We don't sit on contributions - we multiply them, partnering with internationally licenced fund managers so that your society grows stronger year on year. This strategy not only secures the future of members, but it brings economic stability and financial security.
Our loyalty is to organised and focussed communities and the people they protect. This is not a retail insurance product, it is a movement and a bold shift in helping members secure a lifetime cover, save on monthly premiums while enjoying cashback every year, giving them extra cash to build their legacy.
By fusing community culture with tehnology, we empower every community to track, manage and optimise its own dignity reserve as we fund the future, allowing every payout to honour the past and every cashback to build the future. This is the true Life Economy at work.
OUR PARTNERS
On the Driving Seat
Partnership that is passionate about building Africa's Life Economy
Thomas Bodine
Co-founder
Diversity Consulting
Mary Renold
Director
Global Asset Managers
John Morison
Finance Director
Investment Bank
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
What People Say About Us
I am a member of a burial society in Zimbabwe, when my society told us about this opportunity, I was attracted by the Cashback benefit and that I will only pay monthly contributions for only the first year and get cover for life. This will help me save the money I make from my business.
We make monthly contributions so that we can help families who do not have no burial schemes. We do catering and buy groceries for the bereaved family after the funeral. The Optim benefits will help us offer more for our members and the community.
I run a Funeral Undertaker in Cala & Cape Town, when I heard about Optim's benefits I did not hesitate because it adds so much value to my members and I see Cashbacks helping in building my Communities' economy through projects.
