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12 Nov 2024

Ecobank, Nium unlock real-time cross-border payments across 35 African markets

The partnership will eliminate the need for complex API integrations, reducing waiting times for cross-border payments.
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30 Sept 2024

Ivorian Daba Finance wins 2024 Ecobank Fintech challenge

The judges recognised three fintechs whose solutions had a lasting impact, according to Ecobank.
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11 Jun 2024

Ecobank invites submissions for fintech challenge

Early-stage and mature fintech businesses can now apply to compete for a top prize of $50 000.
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10 Oct 2023

Cameroon’s Koree scoops Ecobank fintech grand prize

The fintech beat off competition from over 1,400 other entrants to claim the cash reward of $50,000.
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25 Aug 2023

Record number of fintechs enrol in Ecobank challenge

Eight African finalists have been selected from nearly 1,500 entrants, from across 64 countries.
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30 Jun 2023

Kenya to issue digital identities within 90 days

Kenya is transitioning from the National Integrated Identity Management System, generally known as Huduma Namba (service number).
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19 Jun 2023

Ecobank opens applications for fintech challenge

Applications are now open to fintechs and developers from all African countries as well as global Africa-centred fintechs.
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19 Jun 2023

Kenya backs ICT sector to increase productivity, competitiveness

Kenya presented its budget for the 2023/2024 financial year, allocating $109.6 million to fund key initiatives in the ICT sector.
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8 May 2023

Kenya bets on digital economy in youth empowerment drive

The Kenyan president says his government has put in place ‘robust measures’ to ensure successful implementation of the country’s digital economy.
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5 May 2023

Ecobank, fintech Fingo Africa debut youth banking app in Kenya

The App enables users to open a bank account via their mobile phone in less than four minutes, send money, pay bills and buy airtime.
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23 Nov 2021

Kenyan tech start-up Wowzi aims to create a million gig jobs

Company plans to expand partnerships with local, regional, and multinational FMCG companies, telcos, banks, creative agencies, and development institutions.