You Can Now Transact Up to Ksh 250,000 Per Transaction on M-Pesa
September 21, 2023
Safaricom has today made some changes to M-Pesa transaction limits that will allow users to send money or make payments of up to Ksh 250K per transaction. We knew this was coming as Airtel Money…
Boomplay's Kenyan Journey: An Interview with Martha Huro
September 21, 2023
The music streaming industry has seen impressive growth across the globe, and Kenya has been no exception to this trend. With the emergence of platforms like Spotify, Boomplay, mdundo among other, music enthusiasts in Kenya…
How to Transfer Money from Your Bank to Airtel Money Wallet in Kenya
September 20, 2023
As the cost of living in Kenya continues to rise, it’s essential to find ways to save on transaction fees. One of the most convenient methods is transferring money from your bank account to your…
Turaco Expands to Ghana After Acquisition of MicroEnsure Ghana
September 19, 2023
Turaco has expanded operations to Ghana after completing the acquisition of MicroEnsure Ghana. As a result of this deal, MicroEnsure will rebrand to Turaco Ghana. It will retain the existing team and leadership. Turaco says…
Sendwave Launches Innovative Banking Product for Kenyans in the US
September 18, 2023
Sendwave has introduced a new banking product called “Sendwave Pay.” This innovative solution offers Kenyan migrants access to an FDIC-insured bank account, complete with a debit card, presenting a unique proposition in the remittance market….
29 African Healthcare Startups Secure Funding and Support from Gates Foundation, MSD, and More
September 18, 2023
29 startups have been selected to receive funding and impact support from prominent organizations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD, Microsoft, and others. The second cohort of the Investing in Innovation Africa (i3)…
African businesses beware! Everything you need to know about mitigating escalating DDoS cyberattacks
September 18, 2023
By Bryan Hamman, Regional Director: Africa, NETSCOUT In recent times, cyberattacks, particularly Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, have been on the rise across Africa. It’s no longer a matter of ‘if’ your organization will…
Kenyan Startup "Save App" Among Nine Ventures Announced for Africa Money and DeFi Summit Investment Showcase
September 15, 2023
The Africa Money and DeFi Summit is set to take place in Accra, Ghana on October 3rd and 4th. The showcase will have a lineup of nine cutting-edge Web3, Blockchain, Fintech, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi)…
Boomplay Hits 4.2 Million Monthly Active Users in Kenya
September 14, 2023
The music streaming business is very competitive but is growing steadily thanks to availability of smartphones and internet access. Boomplay is one of the leading players in this sector. In a recent interview with TechArena,…