Featured FintechMFS Africa’s payment solutions reaches 320 mn mobile money walletsPritam BordoloiApril 6, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 6, 2021 Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for roughly two-thirds of global mobile money transactions in 2020... Read more
Featured TelecomSafaricom becomes first operator in East Africa to launch 5G servicesPritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 5G trials will be carried out in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kissi and Kakamega... Read more
Banking MagazineWhat is next for African VCs?WebAdminApril 1, 2021April 1, 2021 by WebAdminApril 1, 2021April 1, 2021 The start of 2021 points to two important questions—What has gone well?—What drives outcomes in early-stage ventures?... Read more
Interview MagazineThe current state of trade value chain in AfricaWebAdminApril 1, 2021April 8, 2021 by WebAdminApril 1, 2021April 8, 2021 Intra-African trade has been around 15 percent over the past five years, necessitating an increased economic integration... Read more
Featured InsuranceNigerian insurtech Curacel secured $450,000 in pre-seed funding roundPritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 The funding was led by Atlantica Ventures and Consonance... Read more
Featured Ports and ShippingPort operations at Mombasa will not be disrupted: KPAPritam BordoloiMarch 30, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 30, 2021 The port's operations will continue round the clock, according to the KPA Managing Director... Read more
Banking FeaturedKenyan banking startup Tanda announces expansion after funding roundPritam BordoloiMarch 29, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 29, 2021 The startup plans to expand regionally as well as to Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania... Read more
Aviation FeaturedKenya Airways posts a historic loss of $330 mn for 2020Pritam BordoloiMarch 24, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 24, 2021 Reportedly, the carrier is awaiting a $91 mn bailout package... Read more
Energy FeaturedSouth Africa adds three new Renewable Energy Development ZonesPritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2021 The three new areas are Emalahleni, Klerksdorp and Beaufort West... Read more
Featured TelecomMTN planning to spinning out its fibre and financial services unitsPritam BordoloiMarch 16, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 16, 2021 According to media reports, MTN wants to do so to unlock value... Read more