AfDB and Ethio Telecom Partnership to Drive Digital Transformation in Ethiopia
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Ethio Telecom have embarked on a collaboration aimed at accelerating Ethiopia's digital transformation. This partnership seeks to bolster the...
Why NMB Bank Was Recognized as a Top Employer in Tanzania
NMB Bank Plc. has earned international recognition as a Top Employer in Tanzania by the prestigious Top Employers Institute. This accolade was a reflection of...
Safaricom Emerges as Top Employer 2025 in Kenya and Africa, Again
Safaricom has been recognized as the Top Employer 2025 in Kenya and Africa, marking the fourth consecutive year it has achieved this prestigious title. This...
Why the Bank of Uganda Increased Interest Rates in the First 2025 Bond Auction
The Bank of Uganda raised interest rates to their highest levels in 18 months during its first bond auction of 2025. The 15-year bond saw...
Gerald Nyaoma Journey to Becoming CBK Deputy Governor
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially welcomed Gerald Nyaoma Arita as its new Deputy Governor, following his appointment by President William Ruto. His...
No Banking Services Without A Digital Id, Ethiopia Government Announces
A new Ethiopian government policy mandating the use of the national digital ID, known as Fayda, for banking transactions has taken effect in the capital...
National Bank of Rwanda Launches Interoperability Switch to Connect All Cashless Payment Platforms
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has announced plans to launch an interoperability switch in 2025, in an effort to connect various cashless payment systems,...
No More Pressure From Loan Apps Under New Kenyan Law
Borrowers from non-deposit-taking microfinance institutions (MFBs) in Kenya are set to benefit from strengthened protections against abusive debt collection practices, thanks to recent amendments to...
How to Join and Invest with the Safaricom Money Market Fund Ziidi
Safaricom PLC, Kenya's leading telecommunications company, made its debut in the money market fund space through its subsidiary, Ziidi Money Market Fund. The fund, licensed...
Pivot Payments Back in Business After Bank of Uganda Lifts License Suspension
Pivot Payments, a Ugandan financial technology company, is set to resume operations on December 20, 2024, following the reinstatement of its Payment Service Provider (PSP)...