Financial Inclusion – Page 3 – Digital Impact Awards Africa

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 5, 2024 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

Seamless Digital Payments with AzamPay and AzamPesa. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 19

All a customer needs are effective solutions that address his or her needs. Be it shopping, money transfers, entertainment or health services among others, end-users are always looking out for efficient services. While there are several service providers, all promising…

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 22, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

Sheria Kiganjani is using FinTech to democratize Legal Services. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania Day 10

Globally, access to justice is recognized as both a basic human right and a means to protect other universally recognized human rights. One of the major obstacles to accessing justice is the cost of legal advice and representation. The other…

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 18, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

EvMak is enabling Digital Payments for EveryOne. 40 Days 40 FinTechs Tanzania 3rd participant

Many businesses mainly start-ups, informal, small and medium enterprises always struggle to collect payments and later disburse funds. As such several end up doing cash transactions that are not only time-wasting but also expensive and risky. It is these ills…

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 16, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News, Women In FinTech

2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon Day 6: Teams coached on presentation and pitching

For the past one week, the over 100 Innovators taking part in the 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon have been focusing their energies and resources on developing time and lifesaving financial inclusion solutions. With just one day to the end…

deejaynick20 August 15, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News, Women In FinTech

Participants start working on minimum viable products on Day 5 of the 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon

Driven by passion and an unsatisfied appetite for success, the over 100 Innovators participating in the 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon have their priorities well set out. It is this desire to succeed that is keeping most of the participants…

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 11, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News, Women In FinTech

Innovators Tipped on Fundraising and Financial Management on Day Two of the 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon

Day Two of the 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon was a huge success highlighted by participants presenting their refined Problem Statements and Business Cases. The day started with a deep dive into both the Mobile Money ecosystem and the Mojaloop…

deejaynick20 August 10, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News, Women In FinTech

Participants introduced to Financial Inclusion Best Practices as 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon kicks off in Kampala.

The 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon has kicked off in Kampala with a formidable group of thirty (30) teams, hailing from Uganda and Kenya. This esteemed selection of participants was carefully curated from a competitive pool of over 100 innovative…

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 July 4, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

HiPipo Secures Best Financial Inclusion Organisation Award for the Second Year: Strengthening Commitment to Fintech Innovation and Inclusivity in East Africa.

We are thrilled to announce that, for the second year running, HiPipo has been honoured with the prestigious accolade of ‘Best Financial Inclusion Organization 2023 – East Africa’ at the seventh annual FinTech Awards, organised by Wealth & Finance International.…

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…

deejaynick20 June 18, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, News

PesaLink facilitates over 500,000 transactions a month. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 42

Not long ago, the only way through which someone could transfer money from one bank account to another was through a cheque or an electronic funds transfer (EFT). These two processes are not only slow, they are also tedious, error-prone…

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

Little App Surpasses One Million User Milestone in Kenya. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 41

Steve Wanderi, a dedicated taxi driver from Kenya, recently adopted Little Cab, a digital ride-hailing service, in his quest to enhance the quality of his services. This decision has brought about remarkable transformations in his professional life. Wanderi notes that…

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

Craft Silicon is Pioneering a Financial Inclusion Revolution in Africa. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 40

With an impressive 23-year legacy, Craft Silicon stands as one of the most enduring and influential FinTech companies, boasting a clientele spanning over 30 nations across Africa and Asia. Their broad spectrum of services has demonstrated profound versatility, encompassing domains…

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 14, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Cente Tech is accelerating Centenary Bank’s digital journey as more clients switch to Digital Financial Services. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 38

The year 2023 is a special one for Uganda’s largest indigenous bank. Centenary Bank is celebrating 40 years of transforming the country’s banking sector. Because of their rural development agenda, Centenary Bank transformed Uganda’s banking from an elitist perspective to…

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

clinicPesa saves expectant mothers from financial pressures. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 37

Sometime in 2022, Rosemary Nankabirwa got the shock of her life when her underage daughter was impregnated by another juvenile. Despite the disappointment, Nankabirwa, a teacher by profession, chose to support her daughter through this trying experience. She started by…

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 10, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Izere is using FinTech to democratize and transform Education. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 34

Deborah Mulungi had gone shopping in a local supermarket when she met a fine lady wearing a T-shirt with the inscription – Izere Education. Curious, Mulungi stopped this lady and asked her what Izere Education stood for. “She told me…

deejaynick20 June 9, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Tawaza Diva offers collateral-free loans to Informal Women and Youth. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 33

Sarah Nassaka Kagimu is a Pastor and small-scale businesswoman in Nansana. Nassaka loves convenience. So, when a group of young innovators came preaching about a platform where market vendors could save money and receive loans using phones, Nassaka was the…

deejaynick20 June 8, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

ETG’s one-stop Agricultural solutions APP embedded with Finance Features makes farming more profitable. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 32

It is no secret that the Ugandan business environment is saturated by counterfeit and substandard products in all sectors. In agriculture, for instance, grassroots farmers are perennially challenged by identifying authentic agricultural inputs such as seeds, pesticides, and equipment. Take…

deejaynick20 June 7, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

MedMoo’s fuel loans are revolutionizing the Boda Boda business in Lira City. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 31

With years of experience in the boda boda business, Francis Edyel says that refuelling is one of the most painful things to a rider. On a given bad day, he would usually struggle to juggle between paying the bike owner,…

deejaynick20 June 6, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

MyTalu aims to create a purely cashless economy in Uganda. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 30

It is no secret that more than half of Africa’s adult population lacks a bank account or even a mobile money profile. This means a huge block of the African population is totally excluded, with no financial identity at all.…

deejaynick20 June 5, 2023 Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, Mobile Devices, News

Hamwe brings financial services to farmers’ doorsteps. #40Days40FinTechs Season 4 Day 29

Alvin Sam Otto is the coordinator Oyam District Farmers Association. Charged with over 200 farmer groups with a membership of thousands of farmers spread across 64 parishes, Otto’s biggest challenge is about keeping tabs on the needs of every farmer.…

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