Remitly, a leading global digital financial services provider, has partnered with Airtel Tanzania to enhance money transfer services to Tanzania. This strategic collaboration aims to simplify and accelerate the process of sending money across borders, offering a secure and seamless experience for individuals sending financial support to their loved ones in Tanzania.
Solarbox Africa, a leading eMobility solutions provider in West Africa, has successfully closed a $1 million pre-seed funding round to accelerate the growth of its innovative electric mobility solutions. The funding, led by prominent early-stage investors such as Digital Energy Facility, Launch Africa Ventures, and Teranga Capital, will enable Solarbox to meet the rising demand for clean, sustainable transportation options in Senegal and neighboring regions.
Schneider Electric East Africa has introduced a new eCommerce platform, transforming the procurement process and expanding market reach across the region. This platform offers a seamless, efficient way for resellers, system integrators, industry maintenance teams, building managers, and end-users to access Schneider Electric’s comprehensive product range. By ensuring direct delivery to customers’ doorsteps, it eliminates the need for intermediaries and simplifies product acquisition for various industries.
Minka, a Colombian fintech startup leading in financial innovation, has announced its expansion into key African markets, including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Cameroon. This marks a pivotal step in its mission to drive financial inclusion across the continent by providing enhanced financial interoperability and transparency. The move highlights Minka’s commitment to improving digital payment solutions and empowering underserved individuals and businesses within both formal and informal financial systems.
M-Pesa GO, Old Mutual Kenya, and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have unveiled a groundbreaking online financial literacy toolkit aimed at equipping Kenya’s youth with critical financial skills. This initiative is designed to empower young learners to make informed financial decisions, preparing them to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital financial landscape. It builds on earlier efforts, including the launch of a teacher training platform to ensure educators are well-equipped to deliver financial literacy education effectively.
Vodacom Group has launched a transformative initiative to address Africa’s digital skills gap, partnering with leading organizations like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and Skillsoft. Through the Vodacom Digital Skills Hub, the program aims to train one million young people aged 18 to 35 by 2027, equipping them with critical digital skills to thrive in the evolving global economy. This ambitious initiative will span eight African countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.
Gebeya Inc., a prominent Pan-African SaaS service marketplace technology company, has joined the Microsoft ISV Success Program and the ISV and Startup for Azure program. This milestone underscores Gebeya’s commitment to innovation and advancing AI-driven solutions across Africa. The partnership is set to accelerate Gebeya’s efforts to transform the tech landscape on the continent.
Roam, a leading Kenyan electric mobility company, is making strides in sustainable transportation with funding from ENERGICA, an EU-supported initiative under Horizon 2020. The funding will enable Roam to expand its solar-powered Roam Hubs across Nairobi, creating an affordable and accessible network for electric motorcycle riders. This move represents a significant step toward clean and resilient urban mobility.
