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The International Conference for Women Birders is scheduled to take place in Kampala from 6th to 8th December 2023. This conference marks a momentous occasion in the world of bird watching, as it aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women birders to the fields of birding, conservation, and environmental awareness. The theme of […]
The Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA), a prestigious platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating African innovation in digital technology, financial inclusion, and cybersecurity advancement, has officially kicked off its 2023 nominations. As the DIAA prepares to mark a decade of transformative impact, the call for nominations signals the beginning of a journey towards recognizing and […]
HiPipo, a leading digital age organization with operations covering Digital Innovation, Financial Inclusion, Inclusive Finance, Events, Awards and Music, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the esteemed title of ‘Best Financial Inclusion Organization 2023 – East Africa’ for the second consecutive year at the highly regarded FinTech Awards organized by Wealth & […]
On average, corporate organizations spend at least Shs 80,000 annually on every employer to buy paper cards, popularly known as business cards. Sadly, when these people go out to network and give out paper cards, most of these cards end up in one’s pockets or laundry baskets the following day. It’s against this background that […]
PesaLink facilitates more than half a million transactions every month, showcasing its efficiency and popularity among users. #40Days40FinTechs #LevelOneProject Season 4 Day 42 Not long ago, the only way through which someone could transfer money from one bank account to another was through a cheque or an electronic funds transfer (EFT). These two processes […]
Steve Wanderi, a dedicated taxi driver from Kenya, recently adopted Little Cab, a digital ride-hailing service, in his quest to enhance the quality of his services. This decision has brought about remarkable transformations in his professional life. Wanderi notes that the biggest challenge for any cab driver is the lack of consistent clientele – but […]
With an impressive 23-year legacy, Craft Silicon stands as one of the most enduring and influential FinTech companies, boasting a clientele spanning over 30 nations across Africa and Asia. Their broad spectrum of services has demonstrated profound versatility, encompassing domains from microfinance to commercial banking, Islamic banking, digital banking platforms, anti-money laundering solutions, micro-lending, and […]
Brenda Sekabembe cannot forget the day when a staff member at her company – Bake for Me, ran off with the company phone along with all the money on its mobile money account. The staffer was never found. The phone was not found. The money was never recovered. But it was amid this adversity […]
The year 2023 is a special one for Uganda’s largest indigenous bank. Centenary Bank is celebrating 40 years of transforming the country’s banking sector. Because of their rural development agenda, Centenary Bank transformed Uganda’s banking from an elitist perspective to targeting the ordinary person. And when the world experienced the digital revolution over the past […]
Sometime in 2022, Rosemary Nankabirwa got the shock of her life when her underage daughter was impregnated by another juvenile. Despite the disappointment, Nankabirwa, a teacher by profession, chose to support her daughter through this trying experience. She started by enrolling the expectant mother at a nearby health centre for antenatal care, and it is […]