Tatenda Nigel Chinodakufa is often described as “the man helping Africa’s fintechs grow without stepping on regulatory landmines.” As Regional Business Development Director at Sumsub, a technology firm specializing in...
The National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U) last week convened a high-level validation workshop with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to endorse a comprehensive Change Management, Marketing, and Public...
In the heart of Kampala’s busy central business district, the rhythm of modern life pulses through the fingertips of Gen Z digital influencers and their smartphones. At concerts, fashion shows,...
When Sylvia Mulinge stepped into the CEO role at MTN Uganda in October 2022, the air crackled with expectation and a fair dose of apprehension. It wasn’t just another leadership...
When the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) opened its doors over two decades ago, it was with a modest mandate to oversee the nascent communications landscape of a post-liberalisation era. Today,...
Ham Serunjogi, the co-founder and CEO of Chipper Cash, a fintech company that facilitates cross-border payments, remittances and wealth management in Africa, has been chosen as one of the inaugural…
Uganda is often called a small market. Despite having a population of over 40m, the purchasing power is relatively low. As a result, it is imperative for startups and other…
Building a startup is an endeavour that is as challenging as it is rewarding. It is a journey that is fraught with uncertainty, risk, and the potential for failure. The…
In venture capital, a ‘funding winter’ denotes a prolonged period marked by reduced capital inflow, posing formidable challenges for startups seeking investment. During this financial downturn, startups often contend with…
The East African Venture Capital Association (EVCA), a body that represents private capital providers including development finance institutions (DFIs), private equity and venture capital funds, family offices and impact investors…
Emata, a pioneering fintech and microfinance firm based in Uganda, has successfully secured $2.4 million in a seed funding round. The funds, which include $800,000 in equity and $1.6 million…
Kenyan fintech powerhouse, Lipa Later Group, has successfully raised $5 million in a private debt issuance, marking a significant milestone in its financial journey. However, the company’s ambitious expansion plans…
Startups need funding to grow at a speed that they want. This funding usually comes in the form of venture capital which is raised from VC firms, angel investors and…
In a significant development for the African fintech sector, Lipa Later, a leading fintech platform, launched a global crowdfunding campaign after securing regulatory greenlight in the USA. The company aims…
When Abraham Banaddawa was studying medicine in the USA, he realised he wasn’t going to change much in the world. This realisation made him change courses to Business Administration where…
