Mobile money Africa

Sitoyo Lopokoiyit to Quit as M-PESA Africa CEO; Ethiopia Monetisation Concerns Loom

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, one of Africa’s most influential fintech leaders and the architect of M-PESA’s continental expansion strategy, is set to step down as Chief Executive Officer of M-PESA Africa on…

Airtel Africa records $586 million net profit as data revenues lead growth

Paul MurungiEast AfricaMarkets & MoneyThe Big StoryFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Airtel Africa has posted a sharp rebound in profitability for the nine-month period ended 31 December 2025, reporting a net profit of $586 million, driven largely by surging data revenues,…

Innovative Interventions Ensuring Cross-border Banking keeps pace with growing trade and travel across East Africa

Brian EmorutCompany NewsNews & AnalysisJanuary 30, 2026January 30, 2026

Cross-border banking is an important feature of the global financial system. This explains why banks are expanding beyond their home countries, to follow and accommodate customers, be able to finance…

Kenya Gov’t to Sell 15% Safaricom Stake to Vodacom in KShs 245 Billion (UGX 6.6 Trillion) Deal

Paul MurungiCompany NewsEast AfricaThe Big StoryDecember 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Kenya Gov’t to Sell 15% Safaricom Stake to Vodacom in KShs 241 billion (UGX 6.5 Trillion Deal) The Kenyan government Kenya has officially begun the process of selling a 15…

MTN Group CEO — Africa’s Fintech Market Has Room for Banks and Telcos to Play and Collaborate

Paul MurungiGlobal NewsThe Big StoryNovember 26, 2025November 26, 2025

How do you rate Uganda’s performance with MTN’s continental portfolio, both in digital adoption but also returns, compared to other African markets?  Yes, as MTN, we are operating in 16…

Rising Data Demand Drives Airtel’s East Africa Performance

Brian EmorutMedia & CommunicationNews & AnalysisAugust 1, 2025August 1, 2025

Airtel’s East Africa operations recorded strong growth in the latest quarter, driven by surging data consumption, an expanding customer base, and continued investment in network infrastructure. Reported revenue from mobile…