Feb 21, 2017
2016 marked a challenging year for African equity markets in the wake of lower economic growth and political upheaval around the globe, largely as a result of the US elections cycle and the Brexit vote. African equity capital markets (ECM) broke a streak of three...
Feb 13, 2017
Mastercard commits to supporting the roll-out of the Huduma Card in Kenya as the technology partner of choice for the local government organisation. The secure payment solution supports Kenya’s Vision 2030 that calls for reforms in public services to enhance...
Feb 9, 2017
Silvertree Internet Holdings has acquired Nigerian price comparison site TopCheck for an undisclosed amount. TopCheck is Nigeria’s leading price comparison site for financial services offering free online comparison for insurance products, loans, and broadband...
Feb 7, 2017
MicroSave, in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation, has launched a new programme to develop tailored training courses in digital financial services (DFS) in francophone markets of Africa. The program is expected to benefit over 250 DFS providers and will focus...
Feb 7, 2017
A recalibration of TransUnion’s variable data has improved the predictability of the company’s credit scorecards in Kenya – providing reliable, efficient and cost-effective solutions for lenders in the country. This is according to Rose Muturi,...
Jan 27, 2017
A pan-African partnership covering nine countries (Botswana, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Senegal and Tunisia) allows Shell customers to pay for their fuel using Orange Money. Under this agreement, Orange Money customers will...
