A mobile money transfer service launched by Safaricom that has revolutionized financial transactions in Kenya, significantly contributing to the economy.
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.
Here’s a list of remittance companies cleared to handle cross-border remittances in Ethiopia
The National Bank of Ethiopia has licensed 88 money transfer operators. Global companies like Western Union and MoneyGram are operating alongside newer entrants.
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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.
This fintech is driving billions in consumer loans across Africa and staying under the radar
Kuunda has powered more than $3 billion in loans since 2018, operating behind the scenes in the digital lending space. The company specializes in providing liquidity infrastructure to partners through its liquidity API and credit scoring algorithms.
