A mobile money transfer service launched by Safaricom that has revolutionized financial transactions in Kenya, significantly contributing to the economy.
Payd taps Noah for stablecoin-powered payments for African freelancers
Payd partners with Noah to enable international payments using stablecoins for African freelancers. Freelancers lose up to 10% of income due to high fees and slow bank transfers.
Safaricom Partners with the Nairobi Securities Exchange to Launch a New Platform
Safaricom and the Nairobi Securities Exchange launched Ziidi Trader on the M-PESA app. Ziidi Trader allows Kenyans to buy and sell listed shares directly from their mobile phones.
2026 will force African tech to grow up
The tech ecosystem in Africa is moving towards hard institutionalization in 2026. Standalone fintech apps are becoming obsolete, with success shifting to companies supporting non-tech sectors.
How Swypt turns M-PESA payments into stablecoins without changing how Kenyans pay
Swypt connects merchants to stablecoin rails, allowing them to sidestep Kenyan shilling volatility. The fintech's product enables M-PESA payments to be converted into USDT, facilitating smoother transactions for businesses.
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Amazon's Project Kuiper plans to hire locally and build ground stations across Africa. The satellite company partnered with Vodacom in 2023 to launch a pilot in South Africa.
