Mobile Devices – Page 2 – Digital Impact Awards Africa

deejaynick20 August 5, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

AgriShare is helping farmers use Solar Energy for Irrigation. #40Days40FinTechs Season 5 Day 1

Season Five of the annual HiPipo 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative has kicked off with AgriShare; an Agric-tech platform that is using financial technology to transform the fortunes of more than 100,000 farmers and core agriculture stakeholders. AgriShare’s latest intervention…

deejaynick20 May 9, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Digital Leap: Ugandans save $7.28bn through Digital Tools

A trader at Kalerwe Market in Kampala utilises her tablet to explore digital payment options for utility bills. Today, many consumers enjoy the convenience of using digital platforms to pay bills and purchase goods and services remotely.

deejaynick20 March 8, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News, Women In FinTech

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 showcases the stories of women in Uganda and East Africa who have led the way towards financial inclusion, community empowerment,…

deejaynick20 January 30, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

2024 Top 40 Women Leaders Under 40: Pioneering Change in FinTech and Beyond

In the wake of the influential and widely celebrated inaugural “100 Women in FinTech” listing in 2023, we are excited to announce an even more ambitious and impactful edition for 2024. This year’s edition expands on the previous year’s achievements…

deejaynick20 January 27, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Pocket Budgeting is promoting prudent Financial Management. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 41

Earning money is very hard but spending needs no rocket science. For instance, it is not news that someone can have TSh. 1,000,000 in the morning and by evening, s/he has used up all the money. This may be due…

deejaynick20 January 27, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Introducing Digital Money Movers: A Monthly Insight into Digital Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Africa

We are pleased to announce the launch of Digital Money Movers, a monthly publication dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of digital innovation and financial services. The journal delves into the compelling stories, significant developments, and influential figures shaping FinTech…

deejaynick20 January 26, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Koba is digitizing Savings and Credit Groups. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 40

Savings and Credit groups are common across Africa. While they have contributed greatly to the development of local communities, their strong reliance on manual and cash-based processes makes them prone to fraud and mismanagement. But, innovators are now using technology…

deejaynick20 January 24, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Payd is simplifying Payments and Record Keeping for Freelancers. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 38

Japheth and Benaiah, both seasoned freelancers, had firsthand experience with the challenges of managing payments and records. Even though they would execute their work professionally and diligently, their payments and record-keeping were a mess. ‘Frustrated by the limitations of existing…

deejaynick20 January 23, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Kiasi APP is enabling Digital Savings for Low-Income Earners. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 37

Piggy Banks are lately used to cultivate a saving culture among children. The same, when well managed can motivate even adults to save and later enjoy the benefits of their savings. Technology has made this even easier with new smart…

deejaynick20 January 22, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Thamani is transforming Motor Vehicles’ Valuation, Resale and Insurance. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 36

On Day 36 of the 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania, we interacted with Helen Lukundo Chonjo, the Founder and Team Lead at Macho Technologies Limited. Macho Technologies Limited is through its flagship solution, Thamani, using technology to digitize…

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 21, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

FinTech Start-ups have a chance to shine. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 35

On Day 35 of the 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania, we caught up with Nice Msangi; the director of partnerships at IDC Tanzania and overseer of Founders Academy. Both IDC and Founders Academy are at the centre of…

deejaynick20 January 20, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

DCB Bank is digitizing Village and Community Banking Groups. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 34

Savings and credit services are spread across the world. Away from the formal banking systems, most people across Africa come together under small village, community and work associations and start banking groups. They then save on a daily, bi-weekly, weekly,…

deejaynick20 January 19, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

A-Trader is digitizing Investment Opportunities for Africans. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 33

With a population of close to 1.5 billion people, Africa is a continent of endless opportunities. However, due to poor infrastructure, high illiteracy rates and low technology adoption among others, most of these opportunities remain untapped. For instance, the majority…

deejaynick20 January 18, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Founders Academy is empowering African start-ups. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 32

Even though Africa has very many young and talented innovators, most of their start-ups suffer from failure to break even, are bogged down by poor business governance issues and eventually succumb to early exits from the market. Among the major…

deejaynick20 January 17, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Simplify is revolutionizing Tax Compliance. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 31

Tax compliance is key to economic transformation globally as the revenues collected are then used to finance service delivery and infrastructure development. But sometimes, individuals and organizations alike fail to comply due to a cocktail of issues such as the…

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 January 15, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

DPO Pay is enabling Online and Offline Payments. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 29

Minus channelling a lot of resources towards product development, companies also spend quite a lot on marketing and sales. But then after doing all of this, many companies struggle to collect payments due to either the absence of effective payment…

deejaynick20 January 11, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Mipango APP is spearheading Financial Literacy for Youth and Women. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 25

It is not unusual that you will have TZS 100,000 in the morning and by evening you will have spent it all. This is so because while making more is hard, managing this money after earning is even much harder.…

deejaynick20 January 9, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Bima Ya Buku is using FinTech to democratize Insurance for Boda Boda Riders. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 23

Public road transport is a common and pocket-friendly type of transport across East Africa. It is either you use a bus, coaster, taxi, cab or get a motorbike. Motorbikes have over the years been transformed into different types and given…

deejaynick20 January 8, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Tunzaa enables Customers to purchase Goods and Services through a Save and Buy model. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 22

Now and then, you may have to purchase a particular product or service. Usually, most of these purchases are done with full payments. That is to say, if Item X costs TZS 200,000, the buyer will make this payment and…

deejaynick20 January 7, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Nilipe is using FinTech to make life easy for Revelers and Events Organizers. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 21

Tanzania has a very vibrant entertainment life with several chart-topping artists, supported by millions of partygoers. As such, a week cannot pass without an entertainment event happening in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, Moshi, Dodoma, Morogoro and Zanzibar. While entertainment…

deejaynick20 January 6, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

BimaSokoni is accelerating Insurance penetration. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 20

Insurance penetration in Africa is very low with South Africa rated highest, at only 12 percent. In Tanzania, Insurance penetration stood at less than 2 per cent by the end of 2021. It is the same story across East Africa;…

deejaynick20 January 4, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Dawa Mkononi is using FinTech to democratize access to medical products. #40Days40FinTechs Tanzania Day 18

The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that Universal health coverage can only be achieved when there is affordable access to safe, effective and quality medicines and health products. Countries face a range of obstacles to achieving this, including rising prices…

deejaynick20 January 3, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

SmartDarasa is making STEM learning fun and easy. #40Days40FinTechs Tanzania Day 17

STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics have since time immemorial been at the forefront of global transformation, with most innovations rotating around it. But, learning science, technology, engineering and mathematics is an expensive venture, requiring lots of time and…

deejaynick20 January 2, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

GasFasta is using FinTech to unlock clean cooking. #40Days40FinTechs Tanzania Day 16

Imagine you are in the middle of cooking your favorite meal and all of a sudden, everything stops due to an empty gas cylinder. To those who cook frequently, these are things that can happen now and then. Now imagine…

deejaynick20 December 30, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

PayFee is using FinTech to fix school fees collection glitches. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 15

At the start of every school term, there are always long queues of students and parents in financial institutions; some withdrawing money and others depositing the same as school fees. This is a time-consuming and risky exercise dreaded by most…

deejaynick20 December 29, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

M-Kadi is digitizing wedding contributions, fundraising and invitations. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 14

Weddings in Africa are major social events. Families and friends plan for months on how to give a befitting ceremony to those intending to wed and the hundreds of guests that will bear them witness. These elaborate plans involve lots…

deejaynick20 December 28, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Quickii Enterprises offers seamless payments, ride-hailing and currency exchange services. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 13

The twenty-first century came with its unique disruptions, with technology taking centre stage. But the COVID-19 pandemic is to date the biggest unexpected occurrence. The effects of this pandemic will last for a very long. On one hand, COVID-19 negatively…

deejaynick20 December 27, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

KILIMO BaNDO is using Agri-FinTech to unlock opportunities for Farmers. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 12

Agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa is mainly dominated by Subsistence, Smallholder Farmers and Agro-Small and Medium Enterprises. These collectively contribute greatly to the continent’s Food Basket, enhance Food Security and also employ millions of people. That said, they face enormous challenges,…

deejaynick20 December 23, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

FinTech is helping Afya Lead to deliver last-mile Health Services. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 11

Health is the biggest wealth that any human being can have in their entire life. But access to quality health services is a huge challenge globally with most people in Africa and Asia unable to get dignified healthcare. But, some…

deejaynick20 December 21, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Safari Wallet is using FinTech to promote Tourism. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 9

Tourism is one of the biggest revenue earners for the East African region. According to data from the East African Community (EAC) secretariat, the sector contributes an average of about 17 per cent to export earnings and its contribution to…

deejaynick20 December 20, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Pango Africa has deployed FinTech in its Rent Now and Pay Later Model. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 8

Searching and finding a house to rent as a home or a business is a huge hustle involving several brokers and agents. But when you are fortunate to find your preferred house, another issue comes in. The majority of the…

deejaynick20 December 19, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Settlo is catalyzing SMEs’ growth with a Buy Now and Pay Later Model. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day Seven

On Day Seven of the 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania, we visited Settlo Technologies; a FinTech that provides Small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) with an easy-to-use POS (point-of-sale) app to help them keep their records such as sales,…

deejaynick20 December 16, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Kilimo Maendeleo is using FinTech to transform Agriculture. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day Two

On Day Two of the inaugural 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania, we bring to you the fascinating story of Kilimo Maendeleo; an AgriTech and Fintech company operating as a social enterprise engaged in innovating business solutions for rural…

deejaynick20 December 15, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices

Bizzyn is using FinTech to transform SMEs. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day One

The inaugural 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania has started on a high with Bizzyn; an innovative technology company focused on delivering cloud accounting and financial management solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Africa. With a mission…

deejaynick20 December 14, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News, Women In FinTech

HiPipo kicks off 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania

The inaugural 40 Days 40 FinTechs initiative for Tanzania has kicked off with a focus on tracing the journeys of financial technology stakeholders from all over the country. First implemented in Uganda, 40 Days 40 FinTechs is an annual FinTech…

deejaynick20 December 13, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

HiPipo introduces Level One Project Principles to Financial Inclusion players in Tanzania

HiPipo has kicked off its implementation of the Include EveryOne program in the United Republic of Tanzania with a detailed introduction of the Level One Project Principles to FinTechs, Innovators and other Financial Inclusion stakeholders. The Level One Project is…

deejaynick20 December 12, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Tanzania ICTC, HiPipo sign long term partnership

The government of Tanzania has lauded HiPipo’s deliberate digital and financial inclusion efforts that continue to address longstanding disparities, close gender diversity gaps and advocate for equity for thousands of underserved and unserved populations across Africa. As proof of its…

deejaynick20 November 18, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Digital Excellence Rewarded at 2023 Digital Impact Awards Africa

The 2023 Digital Impact Awards Africa celebrated pioneering achievements and innovations in the digital sphere, honouring exceptional organizations and individuals who have showcased significant strides in advancing financial inclusion in Africa. MTN Uganda & MTN MoMo took home the biggest…

deejaynick20 November 18, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

2023 Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit: Ecosystem Players Advocate for Infrastructure Enhancement for Financial Inclusion

During the 2023 Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit, industry stakeholders noted the need for improved infrastructure to improve business operations and counter the surging instances of fraud. Held at Kampala Serena Hotel, the 2023 Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit was…

deejaynick20 October 19, 2023 Awards, Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Celebrating a Decade of Digital Excellence: Here are the 2023 Digital Impact Awards Africa nominees

HiPipo takes this apt opportunity to unveil the 2023 Digital Impact Awards Africa nominees. The release of the nominations follows the completion of both the entries’ submission and verification processes that have been ongoing since mid-July. The shortlisted nominees come…

deejaynick20 August 19, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News, Women In FinTech

Mbarara University students win the 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon

A team of three engineering students from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has won the 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon. The winners were announced at the 2023 Women in FinTech Summit presided over by Hon Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo,…

deejaynick20 August 17, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News, Women In FinTech

The 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon concludes on a high, with winners to be announced on Friday

After a long week of solutions’ ideation and development, the 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon teams have today pitched their final minimum viable products – MVPs to the Hackathon Jury. The over 30 teams were each given up to 10…

deejaynick20 August 14, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News, Women In FinTech

2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon Day 4: Teams present Prototype Designs, trained on Financial Discipline and Product Management

Participants in the 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon have continued to show significant progress and commitment to using Financial Technology to transform their communities. Day 4 kicked off with a detailed session on Open Source Software and Mojaloop Security, presented…

deejaynick20 August 12, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News, Women In FinTech

Innovators urged to be patient with their Ideas. 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon Day 3

Teams from Uganda and Kenya, each comprising enthusiastic individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, are currently in Kampala, diligently working to refine their pitched ideas into Financial Technology solutions. As these teams gathered on Day three, a palpable sense…

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 July 11, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

2023 FinTech Landscape Exhibition: Stakeholders commit to including the under-served Population

The 2023 FinTech Landscape Exhibition was successfully held on Thursday 6th July, attracting over 300 participants including Government policymakers, Tech Giants, Financial services providers and more than 40 participating FinTechs. The FinTech Landscape Exhibition was the climax event of this…

deejaynick20 June 22, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Malticard has digitized business cards, tickets management and schools pick-ups

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…

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