The crossroads of FinTech, RegTech, and Financial Inclusion! MasterCard Graphic [headline title=”Agency Banking” desc=”The Next Big Driver of Financial Inclusion”] Agency Banking will drive financial inclusion. Join the leaders at Digital Impact Awards Africa #DIAA2018. Book your tables now! Let us talk Agency Banking. Agency Banking for Financial Inclusion; Are we ready? Adding on […]
Following the hugely successfully Digital Impact Awards Africa event that was another firmer affirmation of HiPipo’s excellence in organization of Digital themed projects and events, we are proud to announce our next project the 6th Prestigious HiPipo Music Awards. For the last 10 years HiPipo has focused on promoting, Digital, Music and Events through our […]
Category Winner DIAA Investment Leadership Award Prof Maggie Kigozi Digital Brand of the Year MTN Best Digital Financial Service Platform for Africa Mahindra Comviva Mobiquity Best Mobile App for Africa My Vodacom App Best Online Banking Standard Chartered Bank Best Mobile Banking Stanbic Bank Best Digital Embrace by Microfinance Institution Pride Microfinance Best Technology Brand […]
While mobile financial services are now available in many emerging markets in Africa, active usage as a factor of sustainable financial inclusion still desires to be improved by bridging the crucial gap between registration (account opening) and active usage. This will require providers to design products and services that are not simply ‘great ideas,’ but […]
Agency Banking for Financial Inclusion; Are we ready? Adding on to the impact of Mobile Money, Agency Banking is being touted as the next big thing that will further drive Financial Inclusion. While this is true, a lot still needs to be done for the different stakeholders to be ready for Agency Banking. As part […]
Kampala, Uganda; Former Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) Executive Director, also senior consultant at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Prof. Maggie Kigozi will receive the 2017 Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) Investment Leadership Award. The prestigious Award will be presented on 22nd September at the Kampala Serena Hotel by Hon. David Karubanga, the state […]
A recent study by Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) has revealed that at least 5,000,000 regular users of mobile financial services in Uganda during a 3 months period spent 7,113,356 man hours (296,390 man days) to clear simple financial transactions and saved 57,989,660 productive hours (An average of 19,329,887 million hours a month) that would […]
Mobile banking is a service provided by a bank or other financial institution that allows its customers to conduct a range of financial transactions remotely using a mobile device such as a mobile phone or tablet, and using software, usually called an app or USSD provided by the financial institution for the purpose. “Digital Impact […]
African youth share the same interests as youth in developed countries who need to have smartphones, access the internet, and use social networks. For this to happen on a larger scale, Africa needs to have access to affordable Internet. Technology gurus such as Mark Zuckerberg, Bill and Melinda Gates, and Bono, agreed to support implementation […]
Digital Impact Awards Africa #DIAA2017 conducted research in which companies were assessed for their digital embrace and innovation. 6 companies emerged as the finalists with a Digital Index score between 2.81 and 3.92 out of 5 and thus are the leading contenders for “Digital Brand of the Year”. These are: Airtel Uganda Centenary Bank […]
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#DiFiExpo – DIGITAL AND FINANCIAL EXPO Featuring Digital Impact Awards Africa #DIAA2017 will celebrate brands, products and services that have effectively embraced digital in promoting financial inclusion and digital inclusion. More than 70 different organizations/companies have so far submitted entries in over 25 categories. Nomination submissions will close by June 30 2017. To submit your entry […]
#DiFiExpo – DIGITAL AND FINANCIAL EXPO Featuring Digital Impact Awards Africa #DIAA2017 will celebrate brands that have effectively embraced digital in promoting financial inclusion. Some of the awards categories are are; Best Financial Inclusion Product: Eligible for consumer end products such as for mobile insurance, credit and savings in addition to payments/remittances that has deployed […]
#DiFiExpo – DIGITAL AND FINANCIAL EXPO Featuring Digital Impact Awards Africa #DIAA2017 will celebrate brands that have effectively embraced and made impact with social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+, Blogs, and more for its communication. The categories are; Best Technology or Media Brand on Social Media Best Financial Services Brand on Social […]
While digital financial services are now available in many markets, active usage still needs dedicated nurturing. Bridging the gap between registration for service and active usage will require providers to design products and services that are not simply ‘great ideas,’ but that truly meet the needs of end users. For digital financial services to deliver […]
Digital customer experience includes experience through a digital interfaces, like a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Researching a product online, using a mobile app to find a store’s nearest location, searching for tech support information on a smartphone—these are all digital customer experiences. Modern contact centers support a variety of digital channels—email, chat, co-browsing, social, video—over multiple digital touchpoints (web or mobile […]
If the borrower—your friend, family member, significant other, whoever—misses payments, your credit score may take a plunge, the lender can come after you for the money, and it will likely destroy your relationship. Plus, if the bank is requiring a cosigner, the bank doesn’t trust the person to make the payments. FINANCIAL LITERACY: Start Saving […]
You should start saving ASAP, today not tomorrow, this week not next week. Now and not when you get a raise. Not next year but today. The money you put in your savings fund now will have more time to grow through the power of compound growth. Digital tools have made saving automated. For instance; MTN […]
An emergency fund should be used only in the following kind of situations: You’ve lost your job, and need to continue paying rent, bills and other living expenses You have a medical or dental emergency Your car breaks down, and is your primary form of transportation You have emergency home expenses—e.g your roof is leaking, […]
The fees you pay for transactions will eventually eat into your returns. Even something as seemingly low as a 1% fee will cost you in the long run. We recommend to stick with low-cost transactions at most of the time. Do you check out your mobile money fees, you banking fees, have you scrutinized your […]
If you wait to put money aside for when you consistently have enough of a cash cushion available at the end of the month, you’ll never have money to put aside! Instead, make daily/weekly/monthly auto savings. With digital tools such as for MTN MoKASH AutoSavings, you can set a daily/weekly/monthly saving calendar. They system will automatically […]
Paying attention to interest rates will help inform which debt or savings commitments you should focus on. How can you keep up your knowledge on the interest rate? Use digital tools; websites, social media, mobile banking(USSD/SMS/Apps) for the different financial services has information about the running interest rates for both saving and loans products. MoKash, […]
FINANCIAL LITERACY: Taxes are Digital, Credit Reports are digital, Mobile Money Statements are Digital, Bank Statements are digital. If you don’t trust yourself to remember to pay your quarterly taxes or periodically pull a credit report, bank statement, or mobile money statement think about setting appointment reminders for these very important Financial to do items. Create […]
While banks become more efficient and improve performance with digital banking, more is needed to promote financial literacy. Financial literacy is a crucial component of achieving financial inclusion. An understanding of basic concepts in finance empowers people to make sound financial decisions including how to manage household expenses and how to save money, bookkeeping, budgeting, […]
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Kampala, Uganda, (23, July 2016) Digital Impact Awards Africa is fast streamlining production and consumption of Digital Services in Africa. Today, the DIAA advisory board announced that Dr. Nick Hughes; one of the pioneers of the world’s most successful Mobile Financial service – M-Pesa will deliver a keynote at the third Digital Impact Awards Africa […]
Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) conducted research in which 228 companies operating in Africa were assessed for their digital embrace and innovation, 10 companies emerged as the finalists with a Digital Index score between 2.61 and 3.82 out of 5 and thus are the leading contenders for “Digital Brand of the Year”. These are Airtel Econet […]
Come 17th August 2016, over 400 distinguished members of the digital community will be at the Kampala Serena Hotel for the annual Digital Impact Awards Africa (#DIAA2016). Running for the third year in a row, Digital Impact Awards Africa seek to recognize, appreciate and celebrate different organizations and individuals that are spearheading the use of […]
World over, Transport Infrastructure is a core business requirement. Ensuring that there is ‘at-least’ acceptable transport structures to enable people and freight mobility plus guaranteeing a conducive business climate are key roles of the government of the day. The private sector on the other hand plays a critical role in setting up transportation companies and […]
Kampala, Uganda – 10 June 2016; The Annual Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA2016) has today released a list of the Nominees for Best Digital Bank for Africa. The Best Digital Bank for Africa nominations’ release is in addition to the earlier announced nominees and recipients of Medals of Honor. The Awards and Medals of Honor will […]
The annual Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA2016) has released a review of the nominees for Best Mobile Financial Service (MFS) for Africa. The nominees reviewed are: Airtel Money, EcoCash, MTN Mobile Money, Orange Money, Safaricom/Vodafone M-Pesa and Tigo Cash whose key innovations across Africa are the center focus of the review. “Ahead of the […]
The winners of Digital Impact Awards Africa #DIAA categories are decided by Jury, Research Results and Public vote as elaborated below: Highly technical awards categories e.g cybersecurity and digital brand of the year are fully (100%) decided by research. Awards categories for direct consumer products/services and related digital initiatives are decided by combination of the awards jury […]
Kampala, Uganda – 2nd June 2016; The Annual Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA2016) has today released a list of the Nominees for its third edition. The nominations’ release is in addition to the five recipients of Medals of Honor that were earlier announced. The Awards and Medals of Honor will be presented at Kampala Serena […]
#DIAA2016 to Present “Africa’s Financial Inclusion Medal of Honor” Award to Mr. Michael Joseph, Mr. Nick Hughes and Ms. Susie Lonie. Kampala, Uganda, On 20th May 2016; The 3rd Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA2016) will present “Africa’s Financial Inclusion Medal of Honor” Award to; Mr. Michael Joseph, the Managing Director of Mobile Money at Vodafone […]
Africa Medal of Honor The Africa Medal of Honor is the highest honor, awarded for personal acts of excellence and contribution to Africa digital inclusion and financial inclusion. The Africa Medal of Honor recipients are nominated by DIAA research panel, and approved by DIAA advisory board following a research exercise that results in Africa Medal […]
Kampala, Uganda, On 25th April 2016; The 3rd Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA2016) will present “Africa’s Digital Revolution Leadership Medal of Honor” award to Mr. Strive Masiyiwa, The Executive Chairman and Founder of the Econet Group. The award and honor that will be presented at Serena Kampala Hotel on August 18th 2016 is an appreciation […]
Kampala, Uganda, On 10th April 2016; The 3rd Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA2016) will present “Africa’s Digital Inclusion Medal of Honor” award to Mr. Ren Zhengfei, founder and CEO of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. The award and honor that will be presented at Serena Kampala Hotel on August 18th 2016 is an appreciation of Mr. […]
The 3rd Digital Impact Awards Africa (#DIAA2016) is underway with the theme “Maximising the Digital Dividend”. DIAA is the leading event honouring the best in digital across Africa. DIAA2016 focus is on digital inclusion, financial inclusion and cybersecurity for which 25 awards categories have been set. Nomination submission entries are open from February 15th and […]
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The Governor, Bank of Uganda – Professor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile who was represented by Mr. Richard Mayebo, Executive Director of Information Technology (IT), Bank of Uganda delivered remarks at the second Digital Impact Awards Africa. In his remarks on the theme “Effective Regulation will further enable ICTs to promote Financial Inclusion “ the Governor noted […]
The winners of Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) 2015 were announced at colorful ceremony on 13th August at Serena Kampala Hotel. Congratulation to all the winners. Below is the complete list of the winners. Best Payments/Transfers Service: Payway Best Online/Mobile Banking Service: Standard Chartered Bank (Uganda) Best Mobile Money Service: MTN Mobile Money Best Government […]
London and Kampala, 30th 07 2015, Minister for Trade and Industry, Uganda, Hon Amelia Kyambadde will be special guest at the Second Digital Impact Awards Africa; Maximising the Digital Dividend, on Thursday 13th August at Serena Kampala Hotel. Other expected guests and speakers include Prof Maggie Kigozi, Mr. Simon Kaheru, and Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba among […]
London and Kampala, 29th 07 2015, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba, vice chancellor, Uganda Technology and Management University will deliver insights on education and ICT at the Second Digital Impact Awards Africa; Maximising the Digital Dividend, on Thursday 13th August at Serena Kampala Hotel. Digital + Investment Digital Impact Awards Africa is one of the most anticipated […]
E-commerce, is trading in products or services using computer networks, such as the Internet. Since the early 2000s, e-commerce was a talk in Africa but lately it has started to be a practical reality. Several online business have opened shop to tap into the opportunity that growing mobile internet penetration is opening. Additionally, Africa is […]
London and Kampala, 24th 07 2015, Prof. Maggie Kigozi, President, Business and Professional Women (BPW) Kampala will deliver the Keynote address at the Second Digital Impact Awards Africa; Maximising the Digital Dividend, on Thursday 13th August at Serena Kampala Hotel. Digital + Investment Digital Impact Awards Africa is one of the most anticipated events of […]
E-commerce, is trading in products or services using computer networks, such as the Internet. Since the early 2000s, e-commerce was a talk in Africa but lately it has started to be a practical reality. Several online business have opened shop to tap into the opportunity that growing mobile internet penetration is opening. Additionally, Africa is […]
Digital marketing is an umbrella term for the targeted, measurable, and interactive marketing of products or services using digital technologies to reach and convert leads into customers. The key objective is to promote brands, build preference and increase sales through various digital marketing techniques. With so many digital channels available for brands, from the obvious […]