2024 HiPipo Women in FinTech Magazine
We are thrilled to announce the release of the 2024 HiPipo #WomenInFinTech Magazine on International Women’s Day today. This edition…
We are thrilled to announce the release of the 2024 HiPipo #WomenInFinTech Magazine on International Women’s Day today. This edition…
In the wake of the influential and widely celebrated inaugural “100 Women in FinTech” listing in 2023, we are excited…
Earning money is very hard but spending needs no rocket science. For instance, it is not news that someone can…
We are pleased to announce the launch of Digital Money Movers, a monthly publication dedicated to exploring the dynamic world…
Savings and Credit groups are common across Africa. While they have contributed greatly to the development of local communities, their…
Now and then, people have emergencies and thus seek credit services. Ideally, loans should be affordable with reasonable payment terms.…
Japheth and Benaiah, both seasoned freelancers, had firsthand experience with the challenges of managing payments and records. Even though they…
Piggy Banks are lately used to cultivate a saving culture among children. The same, when well managed can motivate even…
On Day 36 of the 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania, we interacted with Helen Lukundo Chonjo, the Founder…
We are delighted to announce the release of the 40 Days 40 FinTechs Report 2023, a comprehensive celebration of innovation,…
On Day 35 of the 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania, we caught up with Nice Msangi; the director…
Savings and credit services are spread across the world. Away from the formal banking systems, most people across Africa come…
With a population of close to 1.5 billion people, Africa is a continent of endless opportunities. However, due to poor…
Even though Africa has very many young and talented innovators, most of their start-ups suffer from failure to break even,…
Tax compliance is key to economic transformation globally as the revenues collected are then used to finance service delivery and…
Kariakoo is Dar es Salaam’s largest and most vibrant market; filled with energy and a rich cultural experience. The market…
Minus channelling a lot of resources towards product development, companies also spend quite a lot on marketing and sales. But…
One of the key challenges faced by credit-offering institutions is payments’ collection. Many customers fail to pay promptly because they…
Even though eCommerce platforms have been around for decades, they were not very popular in Africa until 2020, when the…
Tanzanian FinTech company, Ramani is leading the transformation of Africa’s supply chains through the development of the latest technology financial…
It is not unusual that you will have TZS 100,000 in the morning and by evening you will have spent…
Customers are always looking out for new gadgets and the latest devices so that to keep up with the fast-moving…
Public road transport is a common and pocket-friendly type of transport across East Africa. It is either you use a…
Now and then, you may have to purchase a particular product or service. Usually, most of these purchases are done…
Tanzania has a very vibrant entertainment life with several chart-topping artists, supported by millions of partygoers. As such, a week…
Insurance penetration in Africa is very low with South Africa rated highest, at only 12 percent. In Tanzania, Insurance penetration…
All a customer needs are effective solutions that address his or her needs. Be it shopping, money transfers, entertainment or…
The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that Universal health coverage can only be achieved when there is affordable access to…
STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics have since time immemorial been at the forefront of global transformation, with most…
Imagine you are in the middle of cooking your favorite meal and all of a sudden, everything stops due to…
Dear Friends, Partners, and Community, As the sun sets on 2023, we at HiPipo take a moment to reflect on…
At the start of every school term, there are always long queues of students and parents in financial institutions; some…
Weddings in Africa are major social events. Families and friends plan for months on how to give a befitting ceremony…
The twenty-first century came with its unique disruptions, with technology taking centre stage. But the COVID-19 pandemic is to date…
Agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa is mainly dominated by Subsistence, Smallholder Farmers and Agro-Small and Medium Enterprises. These collectively contribute greatly…
Health is the biggest wealth that any human being can have in their entire life. But access to quality health…
Globally, access to justice is recognized as both a basic human right and a means to protect other universally recognized…
Tourism is one of the biggest revenue earners for the East African region. According to data from the East African…
Searching and finding a house to rent as a home or a business is a huge hustle involving several brokers…
On Day Seven of the 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania, we visited Settlo Technologies; a FinTech that provides…
Many businesses mainly start-ups, informal, small and medium enterprises always struggle to collect payments and later disburse funds. As such…
On Day Two of the inaugural 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania, we bring to you the fascinating story…
The inaugural 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania has started on a high with Bizzyn; an innovative technology company…
The inaugural 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania has kicked off with a focus on tracing the journeys of…
HiPipo has kicked off its implementation of the Include EveryOne program in the United Republic of Tanzania with a detailed…
The government of Tanzania has lauded HiPipo’s deliberate digital and financial inclusion efforts that continue to address longstanding disparities, close…
The 2023 Digital Impact Awards Africa celebrated pioneering achievements and innovations in the digital sphere, honouring exceptional organizations and individuals…
During the 2023 Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit, industry stakeholders noted the need for improved infrastructure to improve business operations…
HiPipo takes this apt opportunity to unveil the 2023 Digital Impact Awards Africa nominees. The release of the nominations follows…
A team of three engineering students from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has won the 2023 Women in…