Search Results for: financial inclusion
- Business
Omniretail, Deimos, Roam Lead 2025 List of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Kenya’s Roam and Serena Hotels rank among Africa’s fastest-growing companies of 2025, with Nigeria and South Africa dominating the Financial…
- Startups
Asante closes $7.5M Series A funding to bridge the gap in MSME lending in Africa
The Series A investment will enable Asante to scale its credit offerings to the underserved segment of MSMEs in Kenya and…
- News
HIROH phone launches as a fully de-Googled, privacy-first smartphone
The privacy-centric smartphone market just gained a bold new entrant. A new device called the HIROH phone, powered by the…
- Startups
SweepSouth, home services startup, announces acquisition of Egyptian start-up, Filkhedma
The acquisition means that SweepSouth will be one of a few African start-ups operating in the continent’s four key tech…
- News
M-Pesa now boasts 50 Million Monthly Active Users
M-Pesa has today announced it has hit 50 Million monthly active users strengthening its position as Africa’s largest fintech.
- News
Jumia Is Winning a Rural War It Can’t Seem to Afford
Jumia's report claims rural victory, but shrinking margins reveal a two-front war. An analysis of Kenyan e-commerce.
- News
Absa, Visa Launch ‘Commercial Choice’ Program to Empower Kenyan Travel Agents
Absa Bank Kenya and Visa partner to provide travel agents and businesses with enhanced payment solutions, optimizing cash flow.
- Startups
Jobtech Alliance Adds Eight Platforms to Boost Employment in Africa
Discover how the Jobtech Alliance, Mercy Corps, and BFA Global are transforming Africa's employment landscape with innovative jobtech platforms aimed…
- News
Sama Boosts B Corp Score, Showcasing Dedication to Ethical AI and Social Good
Sama, a leader in AI data solutions, recertified as B Corp with improved score, showcasing social, environmental, and workplace achievements.
- News
Sparkle partners with Network International for virtual and physical payment cards
Sparkle’s new virtual and plastic debit cards are targeted at SMEs and upwardly mobile, unbanked consumers across Nigeria, bringing them…
- Startups
Kenyan Startups Can Now Expand to the UK with the Startup 360 Connect Program
Kenyan startups can now scale internationally through the UK-backed Startup 360 Connect Program. Get access to investors, funding, and mentorship.…
- News
Equity Bank Uganda partners with the United Nations to accelerate the attainment of SDGs
The United Nations system in Uganda is comprised of 29 entities that are implementing the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework…
- Opinion
Customer Experience in Microfinance Industry Key To Growth Of Africa’s Economy
Negative experiences tend to be taken personally by customers and can cause them to turn away from the service altogether.
- Business
BiasharaLink Launch: Kenya Digitizes Intra-African Trade with New Platforms
Kenya launches BiasharaLink and Deal House, digital platforms transforming African embassies into transaction hubs to accelerate real AfCFTA trade execution.
- Business
Goodwell and Alitheia Capital Invest in Nigeria’s Hinckley E-Waste Recycling
Goodwell and Alitheia invest in Hinckley to formalize Nigeria’s e-waste recycling, boosting environmental sustainability and inclusive economic growth.
