Hormuud Telecom, Somalia’s telecom operator, has partnered with Mogadishu-based Get-Phone to launch a smartphone financing programme aimed at helping low-income users access smartphones for the first time. In many low-income markets, both smartphone devices and data are expensive relative to…
The commercial vehicle market continues to significantly outpace the personal vehicle segment, recording approximately 36% growth compared to 11% in the personal segment, according to the Bank’s data. This expansion is largely driven by increased borrowing among SMEs in transport,…
Cross Switch has announced the appointment of Gillian Koinange as Head of Business Development, East Africa. Gillian brings over two decades of experience driving revenue growth and building strategic partnerships across Africa, with a strong focus on the IT, telecommunications,…
Anzens and Credit Bank partner to explore crypto-based stablecoin settlement for banking in East Africa
Getting paid quickly is one of the biggest challenges for many businesses. You confirm an order, deliver a service, or send an invoice, and then you wait. Sometimes customers delay, ask for different payment options, or simply forget. Over time,…
Ethio telecom, in partnership with the Ethiopian Toll Roads Enterprise (ETRE), has launched an RFID-powered digital toll payment system and service management platform powered by telebirr, enabling seamless “non-stop” travel on the Addis Ababa–Adama Expressway. The integrated solution introduces automatic…
Hayo has expanded its presence across East Africa by launching voice, messaging and digital solutions in Rwanda. The number of Internet users in Rwanda has more than tripled over the last decade, with 34.2% of the population regularly using the Internet in 2023 compared to only 8% in 2012, according to the WTO and World…
Emirates, an international airline, has introduced a first-of-its-kind split-payment solution for travelers in Kenya through a longstanding strategic partnership with Cellulant, Africa’s payments technology company. The split-payment capability, enabled by Tingg, Cellulant’s payment gateway, has debuted in Kenya and is…
Glovo announced a landmark partnership with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to launch an innovative rider safety program centered around its new Road Safety feature. The launch event also brought together a broad coalition of institutional stakeholders, including…
Sun King announced the launch of EZ 1, its first-ever Sun King–branded smartphone, giving Kenyans access to a smooth, reliable smartphone experience. Designed for everyday life, EZ 1 is assembled in Sun King’s recently launched manufacturing facility in Kenya and…