Airtel Money Users Can Now Make Global Payments with Virtual Card
The financial landscape in Uganda has taken a major step forward with the launch of the Airtel Money Global Pay…
Author: Ronnie Paul
Rafiki Microfinance Bank and Turaco Partner to Bring Affordable Insurance to Underserved Kenyans
Access to financial security remains a challenge for many low-income earners in Kenya, particularly when unexpected life events threaten their…
How Co-Working Spaces are Empowering Startups in Mombasa: The Case of Jamilla Hassan
Co-working spaces are becoming a powerful catalyst for startups in Kenya, especially in cities like Mombasa, where the concept is…
Forex Relief for Nigerian SMEs as AfDB Launches $230M Trade Finance Package
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is stepping in to help Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by providing a…
African ICT Firms Set to Get Seed Funding and Value Development in IFC $6 Million Equity
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s rapidly growing digital economy by investing up to $6…
How Safaricom’s Court Battle Over M-PESA Dealership Could Reshape the Telecom Industry
Kenya’s telecommunications sector is witnessing a high-stakes legal battle between Safaricom, the country’s leading telecom provider, and Goodweek Inter-Services Limited,…
Local Businesses to Import Essential Commodities Through $50M African Trade Facility by GHIB & BII
Africa’s economic growth is heavily reliant on trade, yet the continent continues to face significant challenges in accessing trade finance.…
Why Skype’s Closure in 2025 Marks the End of an Era
The way we communicate has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years. From instant messaging to video calls, technology has…
How Ghana Plans to Finally Launch the e-Cedi in 2025 After Years of Setbacks
Ghana is preparing to launch its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-Cedi, later this year after years of delays.…
Leadership Change at Rwanda’s Central Bank as Soraya Hakuziyaremye Steps In as First Female Governor
In a historic move, President Paul Kagame has appointed Soraya Hakuziyaremye as the new governor of the National Bank of…