Search Results for: financial inclusion
- Startups
Fonbnk and Tanda’s airtime trading platform to benefit East African agents
Fonbnk partners with Tanda to launch airtime trading marketplace and drive adoption of DeFi solutions in East Africa.
- Startups
ClearGrid Raises $10M to Build the Future of Debt Collection in MENA Using AI
ClearGrid raises $10M to revolutionize MENA's debt collection with AI, improving borrower engagement, resolution speed, and financial system efficiency.
- News
Payday Relaunches in Rwanda, Offering Virtual Card Payments for Starlink Routers
Payday returns to Rwanda with Starlink partnership to offer virtual card payments and boost financial inclusion.
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Central Bank Directive Streamlines “Send Money” to All Networks, Ends Unregistered Transfers
CBK Directive for interoperability leads to seamless Send Money Experience across all Networks, ends sending to unregistered accounts.
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Ethiopia grants mobile money license to Safaricom M-Pesa
Safaricom M-Pesa receives the first mobile money license in Ethiopia for a foreign investor to boost financial inclusion.
- Business
Safaricom Partners with tappi to Digitize 650,000 MSMEs Across Kenya
Safaricom partners with tappi to digitize 650,000 MSMEs in Kenya, offering affordable tools to boost online presence and growth.
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M-KOPA officially launches in Ghana after successful pilot
M-KOPA launches in Ghana, providing smartphone financing and unlocking $10m credit, enhancing financial and digital inclusion.
- Startups
10 Ventures to Watch at the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 showcases 10 startups, fostering investment and innovation in diverse African tech sectors.
- News
Kenya Takes Steps to Regulate Bitcoin and Crypto: What You Need to Know
Kenya unveils crypto currency regulation plans, addressing licensing, consumer protection, and cybersecurity, aligning with global standards amid growing adoption.
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Kenyans Lead in Scam Exposure as Visa Finds 97% Now Take Steps to Secure Digital Payments
Visa’s Stay Secure 2025 Study reveals that 97% of CEMEA consumers are taking security precautions as digital payments grow. Kenya…
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Smartphone Magic: KCB Bank and Visa Bring Tap to Pay to Kenyan Consumers
KCB Bank and Visa launch Tap to Pay service, enabling contactless payments with smartphones, revolutionizing Kenya's digital transactions.
- Interesting Reads
Mobile Internet Use Rises Among Women in Developing Countries, Gender Gap Still Persists
In 2023, 1.5 billion women in low- and middle-income countries used mobile internet, yet 785 million remain unconnected, highlighting persistent…
- Startups
Latitude59 comes to Africa with Nairobi Edition Scheduled for December 6
Latitude59 tech event in Nairobi fosters African digital innovation, connecting startups with global opportunities and investments.
- Startups
15 Startups to join Women In Tech KES 22 Million Programme
The 7th Cohort of the Women in Tech Program empowers 15 Kenyan female-led startups with training, mentorship, and funding.
- News
Pesapal now accepts Airtel Money Payments in Uganda
This partnership will enable Pesapal’s point-of-sale machine merchants to accept Airtel Money payments in addition to Visa and Mastercard.
