Wave Mobile Money Ugandan dream turns sour as losses deepen

Wave Mobile Money laid off about 15% (about 2,000) of its staff in June across different countries. In Uganda, about 300 staff were affected.

Wave Transfer's ambitious Ugandan mobile money venture faces significant setbacks as 2024 financials reveal deepening losses. KAMPALA, Uganda — Wave ...

iZyane InovSolutions in Zambia innovates mobile banking and payment platforms, including a COMESA-wide system, to boost financial inclusion

Zambian Firm iZyane aims to bridge financial inclusion gap

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

28/04/2025

iZyane InovSolutions in Zambia innovates mobile banking and payment platforms, including a COMESA-wide system, to boost financial inclusion LUSAKA, Zambia ...

Japhet Aritho, the Managing Director Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (PHOTO/Courtesy)

Airtel Money reports revenue growth amid increased expenses

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

28/04/2025

Japhet Aritho, the Managing Director Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (PHOTO/Courtesy) KAMPALA, Uganda — Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL), ...

Kwenda, a new traveltech platform in Malawi, simplifies bus and event ticket booking with online payments.

Kwenda Streamlines Malawi Travel, Events with Digital Platform

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

25/04/2025

Kwenda, a new traveltech platform in Malawi, simplifies bus and event ticket booking with online payments. LILONGWE, Malawi — A new ...

Egypt's payment landscape sees a digital push with the arrival of Apple Wallet, yet cash remains dominant. Explore the slow but steady shift in consumer behavior and FinTech growth

Apple Wallet Entry Signals Egypt’s Move Toward Digital Finance

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

22/04/2025

Egypt's payment landscape sees a digital push with the arrival of Apple Wallet, yet cash remains dominant. Explore the slow ...

Virginia Jere, Head of Marketing at Airtel Money Malawi

Airtel Money accounts for majority of Malawi’s mobile transactions

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

22/04/2025

Virginia Jere, Head of Marketing at Airtel Money Malawi LILONGWE, Malawi — Airtel Money has become a central driver of ...

Cross Border Connect uses mobile technology to create a safer, more accessible digital marketplace for women cross-border traders in Malawi and Zambia, boosting economic opportunities.

Digital Bridge for Women Traders: Cross Border Connect Opens New Markets Through Tech

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

22/04/2025

Cross Border Connect uses mobile technology to create a safer, more accessible digital marketplace for women cross-border traders in Malawi ...

MTN MoMo Chief Executive Officer, Richard Yego making his remarks at the launch of Yinvesta

MTN MoMo, Sanlam launch low-entry unit trust ‘Yinvesta’

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/04/2025

MTN MoMo Chief Executive Officer, Richard Yego making his remarks at the launch of Yinvesta KAMPALA, Uganda — MTN Mobile ...

Old Mutual partners with Airtel Money in Uganda, allowing customers to pay insurance premiums instantly via mobile wallets and set up recurring payments.

Old Mutual Customers Can Now Pay Premiums Directly Through Airtel Money

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

16/04/2025

Old Mutual partners with Airtel Money in Uganda, allowing customers to pay insurance premiums instantly via mobile wallets and set ...

Malawian FinTech Angle Dimension is boosting digital financial inclusion with its Aspect Financials 360 and Smart Identity solutions, as highlighted in the #40Days40FinTechs initiative.

40Days40FinTechs: Angle Dimension driving Malawi’s digital financial leap

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

15/04/2025

Malawian FinTech Angle Dimension is boosting digital financial inclusion with its Aspect Financials 360 and Smart Identity solutions, as highlighted ...

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