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Sub-Saharan Africa’s Finance Apps See Unprecedented Growth in Installs and Revenue
Finance apps in Sub-Saharan Africa saw 34% install growth and 28% revenue rise in 2024, driving digital financial transformation.
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Safaricom Launches ‘Data Dabo Dabo’ Promotion, Offering Free Data Bundles to Customers
Safaricom Data Dabo Dabo promotion offers customers double data on purchases, valid until midnight, enhancing affordability and digital inclusivity.
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M-Pesa Just Turned Android Phones into Global Visa Cards. Here is Why Tanzania Got it First.
Vodacom Tanzania and M-Pesa launched Africa's first Tap to Pay feature, allowing Android users global contactless payments despite hardware limits.
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M-KOPA and Turaco Hit 1 Million Milestone in Free Insurance Coverage for Kenyans
M-KOPA and Turaco provided free hospital cash insurance to 1 million Kenyans, enhancing financial security through embedded smartphone coverage.
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PayoCard by Paymentology: South Africa’s Game‑Changing Mobile‑First Card Platform
PayoCard launches in South Africa: plug‑and‑play mobile‑first card management for digital banks, boosting inclusion and speed.
- Interesting Reads
Safaricom at 25: How a Telco Became Kenya’s Operating System
Trace Safaricom’s journey from 2G voice calls to a 5G-powered technology giant. A complete timeline of Kenya’s digital revolution.
- Business
DTB Posts KES 10.7 Billion Profit as Deposits Cross Half a Trillion Shillings
DTB posts KES 10.7bn profit for 2025, deposits top half a trillion, and customer base jumps 45%.
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Africa’s Global Future in Focus as Cambridge Africa Business Network Announces 2025 Keynote Lineup
Dr. Bawumia to keynote 2025 Cambridge Africa Business Conference, focusing on innovation, leadership, and Africa’s global economic influence.
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Safaricom Introduces 5x Faster 5G for SMEs Without Changing Prices
Safaricom launches revamped 5G for Business, offering SMEs faster, affordable internet to boost productivity, customer interactions, and scalability.
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Microsoft to Host M-Pesa Platform on Azure Cloud
Vodafone and Microsoft's 10-year partnership to host M-Pesa on Azure aims to revolutionize digital financial inclusion in Africa.
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Safaricom Decode 4.0 Opens in Nairobi, Framing 2026 as Kenya’s Year of AI
Safaricom's Decode 4.0 summit opened in Nairobi on 31 March. Three days of AI, a major M-Pesa overhaul, and 100,000…
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NCBA Rebrands Former AIG Kenya to NCBA-IG as It Expands Presence in Insurance Sector
NCBA Group PLC has rebranded AIG Kenya to NCBA-IG, expanding into the insurance market with a customer-centric approach as part…
- Startups
Kenya’s Startup Scene Shines at Sankalp Africa Summit 2025, Securing Top Honors
Kenyan startups excel at Sankalp Africa Awards 2025, securing top honors for innovations in healthcare, agriculture, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.
- Startups
Lipa Later Group Successfully Closes KES 500 Million Privately Placed Debt Issuance
Lipa Later successfully raises KES 500 million, plans to secure KES 2 billion, aiming for financial inclusion in Kenya.
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KCB Group Doubles Down on Green Finance with $578 Billion Loan Screening Program
KCB Group screened KShs 578.3 billion loans for climate risks, disbursed KShs 53.2 billion in green financing, revolutionizing East African…
