The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s banking sector and sets the stage for a new era of accessible and innovative banking solutions. Founded in 2021, Fingo aims to empower youths to create a wealthier Africa with distinctly designed financial products. The startup’s collaboration with Ecobank combines the agility and innovation of a neobank with the stability and expertise of an established financial institution.
Fingo seeks to deliver financial services such as savings, insurance, and credit to its users at cheaper transfer fees, subsidized rates at pay bills, and cash-back rewards, among other features.
Tunisie Telecom has officially launched its 5G non-stand-alone (NSA) services, becoming one of the first telecom companies in Tunisia to roll out the next generation of mobile connectivity.
Electric mobility company Spiro has introduced Africa’s first all-women electric vehicle (EV) assembly line in Kenya, marking a bold step towards empowering women in the male-dominated tech manufacturing sector.
Inspired Evolution, a private equity firm that invests in clean energy across Africa, has officially closed its Evolution III Fund with a total commitment of $238 million.
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