June 3, 2025
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From Cash to Digital: Understanding PalmPay Growth in Nigeria’s Fintech Scene
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June 5, 2025
Airtel Money Rudishiwa Offer Expands: Get 50% Cashback on Bank Transfer Fees
Airtel Money Kenya has further extended the Rudishiwa offer to cover bank-to-wallet transfers: customers now get 50% of their transaction…
June 5, 2025
dLocal to Acquire AZA Finance in Strategic Play for Africa’s Fintech Market
Cross-border payments firm dLocal is making a bold move into Africa’s fintech landscape with the planned acquisition of Nairobi-founded AZA…
June 5, 2025
SeamlessHR, Gates Foundation Back Embedded Finance to Boost Workforce Productivity
HR tech company SeamlessHR has reiterated the need for Kenyan organisations to adopt technology-enabled strategies, particularly embedded finance solutions; as…
June 5, 2025
Kenya’s Digital Trust Crisis: How Criminals Are Weaponising WhatsApp to Defraud M-Pesa Users
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June 4, 2025
OPPO A5 Launched in Kenya with 6000mAh Battery, IP65 Rating, and 5-Year Lifespan
The OPPO A5 is now available in the country, following the success of its Pro sibling, which launched in late March.…
June 4, 2025
Safaricom Unveils M-PESA Sokoni Festival Offers for Customers
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June 4, 2025
DStv, GOtv, Showmax to air all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 63 Matches
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