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Insights from the team building Africa's financial technology
Ideas, lessons and news on digital banking, platforms, talent and the work behind them.
FeaturedEvents1 min read
E&M booth at ACIS 2026
A big thank you to everyone who has visited the E&M booth at ACIS 2026 so far! We appreciate the opportunity to share what we do, hear different perspectives and connect with people shaping the business and technology landscape.
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Payments1 min read
From cash to bank: digitising school fees, rent and church contributions
Everyday collections still run on cash and queues. Payment platforms give payers receipts, institutions visibility and banks new customers.
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Digital banking1 min read
Why SACCOs and MFIs are moving to modern core banking
Standalone systems are costly to maintain and leave members disconnected. A modern core banking solution changes what a SACCO can offer.
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Talent2 min read
Inside Ascend: how apprenticeship is closing Africa's software skills gap
Africa has no shortage of talent, but too few graduates leave university ready to build real software. Here is how Ascend changes that.
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