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Kenya's M-Pesa Now Lets 35M Users Invest in Stocks
Innovation3h ago

Kenya's M-Pesa Now Lets 35M Users Invest in Stocks

Safaricom is turning its mobile money platform into a complete financial powerhouse, letting millions of Kenyans invest in stocks with just their phones. With AI fraud protection and 100 million daily transactions, the company is proving Africa's digital revolution is here.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
M-PESA Leader Joins Absa After Building Africa's Top Fintech
InnovationFeb 11

M-PESA Leader Joins Absa After Building Africa's Top Fintech

Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, who transformed M-PESA from a simple money transfer tool into Africa's most powerful financial super app serving 37 million users, is moving to lead personal banking at Absa Bank Kenya. His five-year journey turned mobile money into a complete financial ecosystem where millions now save, invest, and build businesses.

TechCabal3 min read
OPay Wins Nigeria's First-Ever Fintech Bank of the Year
InnovationFeb 5

OPay Wins Nigeria's First-Ever Fintech Bank of the Year

Nigerian fintech company OPay just made history by winning The Sun Awards' first-ever Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year category. The platform now serves millions of Nigerians with mobile banking, digital wallets, and merchant services all in one trusted app.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
Airtel Africa Expands to 81,500km of Fiber, Reaches 82% Coverage
InnovationFeb 2

Airtel Africa Expands to 81,500km of Fiber, Reaches 82% Coverage

Airtel Africa just added 4,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable in nine months, bringing internet access to millions more people across 14 African countries. The $603 million investment is powering everything from mobile banking to home internet in communities that need it most.

TechCabal3 min read