The Growing Super Apps Landscape in Africa
October 9, 2024
By Antony Muchiri In recent years, the digital space in Africa has undergone a significant transformation, powered by increasing internet penetration, widespread smartphone adoption, and a burgeoning middle class eager for convenience. At the forefront…
Mobile Money Interoperability - A Transformative Journey For Kenya
July 31, 2024
In Kenya, mobile money interoperability has been a game-changer in the financial landscape, enhancing inclusion and economic growth. By allowing seamless transactions between different mobile money providers, it has broken down barriers and opened up…
How to Pay Your Showmax Subscription Using M-Pesa
May 13, 2024
Last week, Showmax 2.0 was officially launched in Kenya. With the launch of Showmax 2.0, the video streaming platform partnered with companies like MTN in South Africa, Safaricom in Kenya, and Infinix in Nigeria. If…
Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom and M-PESA Africa Partner to Explore Remittances
March 27, 2024
A new collaboration aimed at broadening access to remittances across Africa has been forged among Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom Plc and M-PESA Africa (the parties) as the parties come together in a strategic…
Benefits Of Interoperability Across Mobile Money Service Providers
March 18, 2024
The increase in mobile money adoption and greater usage in terms of average transaction values has led to the growth of interoperability solutions being designed. Initially, it was market-led and driven by the need identified…
Moringa School Partners With M-PESA and Safaricom to Offer API Training and Certification in Africa
February 21, 2024
Summary Moringa School has announced a new partnership with M-PESA Africa and Safaricom to provide digital API (Application Programming Interface) training and certification across Africa. This initiative is targeting those who want to learn and…
Revolut Launches Mobile Wallets Facilitating International Money Transfers to M-Pesa Users in Kenya
January 26, 2024
Revolut has once again disrupted the financial landscape with the introduction of Mobile Wallets. This feature is set to redefine the remittance experience, providing a quick and seamless option for sending money abroad. For countries…
Safaricom Partners With Sumitomo Corporation to Launch Spark Accelerator Program
January 15, 2024
Safaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation have announced calls for tech startups looking to join the Spark Accelerator program, which aims at accelerating early stage startups to grow and scale their businesses. The three-month accelerator program…
Ethiopia’s Payment Gateway, Chapa, Now Supports M-Pesa Payments
November 27, 2023
Chapa, the Ethiopian payment gateway established in 2020, has recently joined forces with Safaricom Ethiopia to integrate M-Pesa as a payment option at the Chapa checkout. Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Chapa’s mission is to empower…