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Somalia Launches Smartphone Financing Model Targeting Low-income Users
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…
Stanbic Bank Kenya Designs Enhanced Insurance Cover for Commercial Vehicles
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 Appoints New Head of Business Development, East Africa
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,…
Commercial Bank in East Africa to integrate USDA Payments
Anzens and Credit Bank partner to explore crypto-based stablecoin settlement for banking in East Africa
How to Set Up Payment Links to Receive Customer Payments Quickly
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 Launches RFID ‘Non-Stop’ Expressway Toll System via telebirr
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 Expands to East Africa
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 Expands Payment Flexibility in Kenya
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 and NTSA Launch Tech-Driven Initiative to Transform Rider Safety in Kenya
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 Launches EZ 1 Smartphone in Kenya
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…
MTN MoMo Uganda Names New CEO Amid Leadership Transition
MTN Group Fintech announced a leadership transition within its Uganda operation. Effective 1 March 2026, Sarah Bateta Okwi, currently the Chief Financial Officer of MTN MoMo Uganda, will assume the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer. After 4 years leading…
Kiongozi Online Launches as Kenya’s Civic Platform for the 2027 Elections
Kiongozi Online has today launched as a civic platform designed to help Kenyan citizens access verified election information ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The platform covers all 6 elective positions in Kenya—President, Governor, Senator, Member of Parliament, Woman Representative, and…
Ethiopia Telecom Data Prices Under Scrutiny as Operators Adjust Tariffs
Ethiopia’s telecommunications sector is entering a new phase of pricing recalibration as operators respond to rising infrastructure costs, foreign exchange pressures, and broader macroeconomic realities. Industry data shows that mobile broadband prices in Ethiopia have declined sharply in recent years,…
Ethio Telecom–Safaricom Joint Investments to Advance Regional Digital Integration
Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to support joint investment and partnership initiatives between Ethio Telecom and Safaricom, signaling growing policy alignment around regional digital infrastructure and cross-border connectivity in the Horn of Africa. The commitment was affirmed during a one-day…
SAMSUNG LAUNCHES GALAXY A07 IN KENYA
Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially launched the Galaxy A07 in Kenya, the latest addition to its popular Galaxy A Series portfolio in the continuous bid to drive smartphone accessibility. The Galaxy A07 comes in two storage options, 64 GB and…
10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know You Could Order on Glovo
In Kenya, tech platforms have quietly transformed the way Kenyans shop, snack, celebrate, and even solve last-minute emergencies. What was once just an app for lunch has become a gateway to an entire universe of possibilities. Leading this charge is…
