Finance
Financial coverage, market trends, and investment strategies for personal and corporate finance.
- Interesting Reads
Navigating Kenya’s Cash Flow Crisis: Layoffs, Business Strain, and Pathways to Recovery
Kenya faces economic strain with layoffs and cash flow issues; resilience, skill-building, cost optimization, and government support are key to…
- How To/ Explained
Myths and Reality of No Deposit Bonuses in Forex
No deposit bonuses in forex offer risk-free trading opportunities but come with conditions, modest profits, and potential broker risks.
- Announcements
MANSA Partners with Bitmama to Enhance Cross-border Payments in Africa
MANSA partners with Bitmama to improve cross-border payments in Africa by addressing liquidity challenges and supporting trade.
- News
Mastercard Partners with Fintech Startup Scale to Accelerate Digital Payment Solutions Across Africa and the Middle East
Mastercard partners with fintech startup Scale to accelerate digital payment solutions across Africa and the Middle East, enhancing financial inclusion.
- Announcements
Mansa Launches DeFi Trade-Finance on Base Blockchain for Africa
Mansa launches trade-finance and cross-border payments on Base blockchain, enhancing financial access for African businesses through innovative DeFi solutions.
- Startups
d.light Surpasses Expectations with Net Profit in Q2 2024
d.light solar provider achieves net income profitability in Q2 2024 driven by record-breaking quarterly revenue and improved operational efficiencies.
- Announcements
Mastercard and Premier Bank Empower Somali E-Commerce with New Payment Gateway
Mastercard and Premier Bank launch Premier Payment Gateway, enabling Somali businesses to accept international online payments, boosting e-commerce and economy.
- Opinion
Harnessing Digital Payments for Inclusive Growth Across All African Markets
Digital payments in Africa enhance financial inclusion, driving economic growth even in smaller markets overlooked by traditional banking.
- News
What is SC Juza, and Why Should You Care?
Standard Chartered launches SC Juza in Kenya, a mobile app providing short-term loans directly through mobile wallets with flexible repayments.
- News
Africa’s Remittance Market to Soar to $500bn by 2035
Africa's remittance market could reach $500 billion by 2035, driven by mobile money, reduced fees, and improved financial infrastructure.
- News
Branch and Solv by Standard Chartered Collaborate to Extend Loans to Kenyan MSMEs
Branch and Solv collaborate, offering loans and financial support to empower MSMEs in Kenya with growth and sustainability.
- Startups
African Markets’ Resilience in the Face of FX Volatility and Inflationary Pressures
In 2023, African markets faced FX volatility, inflation, and funding challenges. Despite this, the African business ecosystem matured, emphasizing profitability…
- Announcements
Raenest Headline Partner for 2024 Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi
Raenest partners with Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 to support African innovation, networking, and global financial integration
- News
Airtel Africa Posts Strong Half-Year Results Despite Currency Challenges
Airtel Africa reports strong half-year growth, despite forex challenges, with significant customer increase and solid financial performance.
- News
MFS Africa and Madagascar’s MVola Partner to Enhance Financial Connectivity
MFS Africa partners with MVola, boosting financial inclusion and seamless international money transfers in Madagascar.
