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deejaynick20 September 6, 2024 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

iSOKO is supporting over 80,000 Informal Cross Border Traders. #40Days40FinTechs Initiative Season 5, Day 33

Informal cross border trade is one of the oldest forms of trade across Africa. It employs millions of people majority of them being women and youth. Research carried out by the African Development Bank (AfDB) shows that cross-border trade is…

deejaynick20 August 25, 2024 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Trillion Looks Store is using E-Commerce and FinTech to connect Artisans to the global market. #40Days40FinTechs Initiative Season 5, Day 21

Uganda is blessed with very many quality Artisans. However, most of these are not earning as much as they would rightfully earn due to market access challenges. This market information gap is what Trillion Looks Store was established to close.…

deejaynick20 August 15, 2024 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Belle Beauty is using FinTech to transform Beauty and Ticketing. #40Days40FinTechs Season 5, Day 11

Over 20 women-led and women-dominated teams took part in the 2021 HiPipo Women in FinTech Hackathon. Among these teams was one named Belle Beauty. At the end of the Hackathon, this team came out with a minimum viable product (MVP)…

deejaynick20 January 22, 2024 Cybersecurity, Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

40 Days 40 FinTechs Report Unveils Groundbreaking Innovation and Inclusivity in Africa’s FinTech Landscape

We are delighted to announce the release of the 40 Days 40 FinTechs Report 2023, a comprehensive celebration of innovation, inclusivity, and impact in the ever-evolving FinTech space. This annual program, organized by HiPipo in collaboration with the Bill and…

deejaynick20 January 16, 2024 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Kariakoo Africa; eCommerce platform for Dar es Salaam’s largest market. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 30

Kariakoo is Dar es Salaam’s largest and most vibrant market; filled with energy and a rich cultural experience. The market attracts hundreds of sellers and buyers every day who complete multiple transactions. Being an African market, Kariakoo’s preferred mode of…

deejaynick20 August 2, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News, Women In FinTech

30 Teams shortlisted for the 2023 HiPipo Women in FinTech Hackathon

A formidable group of thirty (30) teams, hailing from Uganda and Kenya, has been shortlisted for this year’s Women in FinTech Hackathon. This esteemed selection was carefully curated from a competitive pool of over 100 innovative submissions received over the…

deejaynick20 July 26, 2023 Awards, Conferences, Cybersecurity, Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Join the Celebration of a Decade of Digital Excellence: Submit your Nomination for the 2023 Digital Impact Awards Africa Now

Kampala, Uganda. In 2014, HiPipo unveiled the Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA), a prestigious platform dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the epitome of African innovation in digital technology, financial inclusion, and cybersecurity advancement. From its inception, the Digital Impact Awards…

deejaynick20 June 15, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Airtel Money Pay is powering Uganda’s cashless economy drive. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 39

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…

deejaynick20 June 12, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

MoMoPay is used by more than half a million subscribers every month. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 36

Since MTN Uganda launched mobile money some 14 years ago, the money transfer and financial technology landscape in Uganda was forever revolutionized. The convenience, timeliness, and robustness that come with mobile money have seen millions of Uganda’s unbanked population…

deejaynick20 June 11, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Ticteq’s online tickets are helping event organisers cut costs. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 35

When Doreen Nanfuka started an events management, company called Fuuka Star a few years ago, her most immediate challenge was about the cost of ticketing. This is on top of the hustle of printing tickets and incorporating security features to…

deejaynick20 June 4, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Autochek makes online car purchases easier and safer. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 28

One of the rarest commodities in the world of digital business is called trust. Everyone is afraid of another either because of past experiences with fraud or stories regarding the same. When it comes to the car business, the odds…

deejaynick20 June 2, 2023 Awards, Conferences, Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Easy Ticket’s digital ticketing services are making life easy for event organisers. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 26

Almost every day, there is a concert, show, or festival happening somewhere in Uganda. The majority of the partygoers mention access to tickets as a major pain point for attending these shows. For others, it is fraud involved in ticket…

deejaynick20 June 1, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

SafeBoda’s digital payments excite riders and their customers. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 25

If you have ever taken a boda boda ride, then you certainly know the inconvenience that comes with finding change in case you have a denomination higher than the agreed fare. Even Boda Boda riders and cab drivers agree that…

deejaynick20 May 29, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Future Link Technologies’ MSACCO platform is facilitating loans worth billions. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 22

In 2020, members of SAO Zirobwe Sacco in Luweero district were introduced to something ‘alien’. They were told that there was an electronic platform for them to deposit, save, withdraw or get a loan digitally. They just needed to download…

deejaynick20 May 28, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Aspen; Women in FinTech Alumni Using Technology to Transform the Education Sector. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 21

Imagine being a student with a personal assistant who can do research for you, prepare notes and even remind you of your to-do coursework. Well, it has been made digitally possible. Some innovative young Ugandans have come up with the…

deejaynick20 May 27, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

PayLater enables users to acquire products or travel on credit. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 20

Gloria Okwakunda is a very happy and contented woman. She is happy because of her reliable companion. “My companion is PayLater. Ever since I joined this amazing service, my life has been smooth,” she says with a smile. PayLater is…

deejaynick20 May 23, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

JUMO World Uganda has disbursed over 20m loans in five years. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 16

In March 2020, Uganda was placed under a total lockdown following the outbreak of the deadly Covid-19. Only essential workers such as security personnel, market vendors, and construction workers were allowed to continue working. One such essential worker was Sarah…

deejaynick20 May 17, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

EzyAgric saves Farmers with Buy-Now Pay-Later digital loans. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 10

In many parts of rural Uganda, accessing a bank is almost impossible. Even when you chance on one, the red tape involved in accessing credit is unbelievable, especially in agricultural financing. So, farmers usually rely on SACCOs and money lenders…

deejaynick20 May 16, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Parents, Teachers laud PesaJet for School Fees Advance solution. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 9.

When the world was invaded by Covid-19 in 2020, global economies were brought to their knees. At a personal level, many individuals were left in survival mode, barely managing to feed their families. Education was not saved too. Learners were…

deejaynick20 May 15, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, News

Hundreds of Employees benefit from Zofi Cash’s salary advances. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 8.

Building and construction is a tricky business, mostly because contracts in this sector are usually post-paid. This means that one has to primarily foot the bill for construction materials and wages. At the end of the day, many construction companies…

deejaynick20 May 14, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Traders rave in market access through Merchandise Uganda. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 7.

Market access is one of the biggest challenges for businesses in Uganda, especially in the informal sector. Many highly depend on word-of-mouth references because they lack resources for proper marketing. Some fail to breakeven and close shop while others stagnate…

deejaynick20 May 11, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

More than 1,000 businesses are benefiting from Xente Visa Cards. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 4.

One of the biggest business challenges is accountability. For instance, it is almost impossible for any organization to determine how much airtime or fuel was used by a field staff in a given month. This is because the field staff…

deejaynick20 April 20, 2023 Cybersecurity, Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, News

Registration for Season Four of HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs opens with a focus on end-user experiences

Kampala, Uganda. We are happy to announce that registration for the fourth edition of the HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs has opened. Without a doubt, the HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative has put the Innovation and Financial Inclusion bar…

deejaynick20 February 18, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Why we must design digital financial services that meet the needs of low-income users

Written by Innocent Kawooya In their paper titled “Advances in Real Time: Challenges and Solutions in Interoperable Payment Systems,” Kosta Peric, Miller Abel, and Matt Bohan discuss the complexity of dealing with cash. I refer to this paper when discussing…

deejaynick20 January 25, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News, Women In FinTech

Women In FinTech Magazine January 2023 Edition #LevelOneProject

We are excited to share with you the Women In FinTech Magazine—January 2023 edition. A magazine that is solely dedicated to Women In FinTech. These women have set an example for other women to follow. The #WomenInFinTech magazine increases the visibility…

deejaynick20 January 2, 2023 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices

FinTech and IIPS in Africa – A 40 Days 40 FinTechs #LevelOneProject 2022 report

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has transformed Africa’s financial infrastructure. Initial focus has been on giving rich and middle-income users access to advanced digital financial tools. However, the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry will not support sustainable and inclusive growth fully…

deejaynick20 September 7, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: 20 Teams make final shortlist for 2022 #WomeninFinTech Hackathon

Kampala, Uganda. Following the completion of both entry submission and review process, we are excited to unveil the 20 teams that are going to take part in the 2022 Women in FinTech Hackathon, scheduled for 10th to 15th September 2022.…

deejaynick20 August 1, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Laina Finance is using FinTech to enable the purchase of electronic devices on credit

Our Reporter. With the advancement in technology, there is always a need to upgrade from one smartphone to another, from one television set to another, from one camera to another, etc. For some, such upgrades are necessary in order to…

deejaynick20 July 22, 2022 Cybersecurity, Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Little has transformed from a ride-hailing platform to a super APP for your daily needs

Our Reporters. At the start of July 2016, news broke that two Tech giants had come together and devised an African Transport solution. The Tech Giants were Craft Silicon and Safaricom. The Transport solution was Little Cab; a ride-hailing APP…

deejaynick20 July 17, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, News

2ambale is digitizing fashion and art

Our Reporter. Uganda has a huge but largely underdeveloped fashion industry. According to a November 2020 article by The East African newspaper, “Uganda’s fashion industry is characterized by struggling ventures, semi-professional small-scale production, and lack of infrastructure, institutions and government…

deejaynick20 July 13, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, News

Over a million people benefit from FutureLink Technologies’ Financial Services

Our Reporter. FutureLink Technologies is a community-driven marketplace for affordable financial services. It is licensed by the Bank of Uganda as a digital national payment systems operator. They work to enhance the financial resilience of Africa’s low and middle-income earners…

deejaynick20 July 10, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, News

Linmart is connecting businesses to a free online market

Our Reporter. Linmart is an online marketplace that links manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, retailers and shoppers to one platform called a MARKET for convenient, timely and cost-effective transactions. Started in October 2021, Linmart is an easy-to-use product where vendors sign-up for…

deejaynick20 July 7, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, News

Jumia brings E-commerce, Logistics, and Payments under one roof

Our Reporter. When Uganda, just like most parts of the world was put into a total lockdown following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, most businesses were forced to either digitize their services or risk an abrupt closure. But for…

deejaynick20 July 6, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

SafeBoda has transitioned into a Super Transport and FinTech APP

Our Reporter. The word ‘SafeBoda’ is now a household name for the majority of Ugandans who especially use Boda Bodas – motorcycles for movement in Kampala Metropolitan region. For many Ugandans, riding on a boda boda used to be an…

deejaynick20 July 4, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Airtel Micro Merchant is powering thousands of Informal Businesses and Women

Our Reporter. Many Ugandan traders in the informal sector have been shut out of digital and financial inclusion drives because of their lack of required knowledge, devices and paperwork to register their businesses. In the end, boda boda riders, charcoal…

deejaynick20 July 1, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Kuzimba takes the entire building value chain online

Our Reporter. When Ephrance Eunice Namugenyi’s father started a paver and block-making business, he contacted his daughter to use her Information Technology skills to market his products. The two sat down and agreed to do something much bigger; create a…

deejaynick20 June 29, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

EzeeMoney manages digital transactions of over UGX 30 Billion per Month

Our Reporter. Launched in 2013, EzeeMoney is a technology company dealing in both financial and non-financial services that target people at the bottom of the pyramid. On the financial side, EzeeMoney runs an agent-based model where they give out point-of-sale…

deejaynick20 June 28, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Numida has disbursed over USD 16 million worth of credit to 25,000 Small and Medium Enterprises

Our Reporter. In Africa, the sources of business capital are usually personal funds, family, friends and loans. The first three are usually the ideal sources while the fourth is the most realistic. As such access to affordable and readily available…

deejaynick20 June 24, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Merchandise Uganda is offering an online market with free stalls

Our Reporter. Anyone doing business in Uganda will tell you that paying rent is one of their biggest nightmares. Whether you have made profits or not; whether you have spent the month sick or away attending to a patient, or…

deejaynick20 June 23, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

PayLater; Uganda’s Online Shop That Allows Installments

Our Reporter. Many young corporates harbor dreams that would satisfy their heart’s desires. They would like to have nice cars, trendy phones, beautiful TV sets, durable furniture, name it! But their meager salaries are only enough for the daily essential…

deejaynick20 June 22, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Her Duuka is helping over 500 women businesses survive Covid-19 hangover

Our Reporter. The past two years of the Covid-19 pandemic literally placed everyone in their right place – for both good and bad reasons. On the bad side; businesses closed, people lost jobs, families were broken, education stagnated and the…

deejaynick20 June 21, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

JUMO World is extending digital loans to more than 2.5 million Ugandans

Our Reporter. With the worsening economic situation in the country, on top of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, most Ugandans have resorted to seeking short-term loans from friends and family to make ends meet. But this is an unsustainable…

deejaynick20 June 19, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Silicon Pay using FinTech to ease payments

By Our writer Away from its negative consequences, the COVID-19 pandemic was an eye-opener to individuals and businesses. It brought the role and overall importance of digital financial services (DFS) at the forefront. Further, the pandemic opened opportunities for…

deejaynick20 January 20, 2022 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, News

Camera settings, standing out, & time for KYC: #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Incubator

Emmanuel Kintu rounded off his talk on digital camera settings, touching on the aspects of exposure, shutter speed, aperture diameter and ISO (International Standards Organisation). His presentation, as usual, was furnished with a variety of images to illustrate what he…

deejaynick20 December 11, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#DIAA2021: Standard Chartered Bank Wins Digital Brand of the Year

Standard Chartered Bank was yesterday announced the 2021 Digital Brand of the year. To win this Award, Standard Chartered Bank beat competition from Stanbic Bank and Centenary Bank that came second and third respectively. As such, Standard Chartered Bank retained…

deejaynick20 October 28, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#DIAA2021: Journey to 2021 Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit kicks off with a Call for Entries

For Immediate Release. Wheels to the 2021 Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit that will also feature the 8th edition of Digital Impact Awards Africa have been set in motion with the opening of all channels for submissions of entries.…

deejaynick20 October 18, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: Kuzimba Services wins 2021 #WomenInFinTech Hackathon

Our Reporter. The week-long Women in Fintech Hackathon came to an end last Friday with Kuzimba Services, providers of online construction and engineering solutions being declared winners after shrugging off tough competition for the top prize. Organised by HiPipo in…

deejaynick20 October 14, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: Damali Ssali urges #WomenInFinTech participants to use the Internet to improve their Products

Kampala, Wednesday October 13, 2021: Participants at the on-going Women in FinTech Hackathon have been challenged to make good use of the Internet as it has several resources needed for product success. This message was delivered by Damali Ssali, a…

deejaynick20 October 13, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: Primera Muthoni mentors #WomenInFinTech participants on Product Management

Day four of the ongoing Women in FinTech Hackathon was a huge success as participants learnt about Product Management, Prototyping, and the Digital Financial Services Providers (DFSPs) ecosystem. The day’s mentor, Primera Muthoni; an ICT Product Development Expert and a…

deejaynick20 October 11, 2021 Digital Inclusion, E-Commerce, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

#LevelOneProject: #WomenInFinTech Hackathon Participants receive Project Management mentorship

Kampala, Monday October 11, 2021: Day Three of the #WomenInFinTech #LevelOneProject Hackathon has successfully ended with discussions focusing on why young innovators must draw proper business cases and plans if they are to effectively manage their projects. Day three training…

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