Insights into Identity Verification in Africa's digital economy
In the ever-evolving landscape of Africa's digital economy, identity verification has emerged as a pivotal pillar in driving financial inclusion and secure digital transactions. However, the World Bank estimates that [...]
Smile ID Releases H1 2023 Africa KYC Report Highlighting Identity Fraud Trends and Verification Insights
Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity), the leading identity verification and digital Know Your Customer (KYC) provider in Africa, has unveiled its highly anticipated half-year 2023 KYC Report. Drawing on data [...]Diamond Trust Bank Partners With Fintech Startup Boya To Launch Virtual Visa Card
Kenyan fintech Boya Inc has launched its virtual expense card in partnership with VISA and Diamond Trust Bank Kenya, which will help businesses to manage payments and expenses with [...]
M-PESA Expands Reach to Bangladesh and Pakistan with TerraPay Partnership
Safaricom Plc has partnered with TerraPay (Mobex Kenya) to enable over 32 million M-PESA customers to send and receive money to Bangladesh and Pakistan, reaching a combined population of over [...]New Look; Smile Identity Becomes Smile ID
Smile Identity, Africa's leading identity verification and digital Know Your Customer (KYC) provider, has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 75 million identity verifications. Alongside this achievement, the company is embarking [...]Betting Gaming Sites Pay KSh 6.6 B as Excise Duty in 2022/23
The Betting and Gaming Sector in Kenya paid KSh 6.64 billion in Excise Duty to Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA) at the close of the 2022/23 financial year ended on 30th June [...]
Flutterwave and IATA Partner to Streamline Payments for Airlines in Africa
Payments technology company Flutterwave has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to simplify payments for airlines serving the African continent. This collaboration will enable airlines from around the [...]Investors Warm-Up to Fund ESG Focused Firms
The Small and Medium Enterprises ecosystem in Africa has gained mainstream acceptance and the funding ecosystem has experienced significant growth in recent years. The continent has seen an influx of [...]Safaricom Upcoming AGM Highlights
Safaricom Plc shareholders are set to approve the payment of a final dividend of KSh 0.62 per share or a total of KSh 24.84 billion at the firm’s 2023 Annual [...]The Proptech Startup Revolutionizing Property Management in Kenya
When Paul Macharia started Kiotapay less than 2 years ago he never envisioned the proptech startup would morph into a fast growing tech company in the Kenyan ecosystem. In the [...]4G Capital -Promoting Sustainable Development through ESG-Aligned Lending Practices
4G Capital is a financial institution that focuses on providing responsible and inclusive lending solutions to micro and small businesses in emerging markets. The company operates with a unique approach [...]
SBDC Rafiki AI Chatbox for SMEs launched in Kenya
SBDC Rafiki, an advanced AI chatbot designed to empower small businesses, has been launched in Kenya. SBDC Rafiki is a digital advisor that offers 24/7 support, tailored advice, and crucial [...]
