Growth sector A business accelerator programme for African entrepreneurs working in the low-cost insurance space is expanding across the continent. The BimaLab Africa Acceleration Programme, which was launched last year in Kenya,… Read more
Fast money To facilitate speedy and easy digital payments, Kenya has launched a Quick Response (QR) Code Standard. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) says the KE-QR Code Standard 2023 will guide… Read more
Cash savvy A initiative has been launched to help Kenyan sports fans save money and earn interest during the FIFA World Cup. The #SuperFansChallenge has been integrated into Chumz, a mobile money… Read more
Clear skies Weather monitoring in real-time is being used to help mitigate natural disasters across Uganda. The four-year Strengthening Climate Information and Early Warning Systems (SCIEWS) project, which came online earlier this year, was… Read more
