Kenya’s telecoms company Safaricom is joining up with a local software firm to launch a ride-hailing company to take on Uber as it seeks new sources of revenue, its CEO said. Safaricom, which is 40 per cent owned by Britain’s Vodafone, and Nairobi-based software developer Craft Silicon will launch the app called Littlecabs in the […]
By Brian Yatich Equatorial Commercial Bank (ECB) has on Tuesday officially re-branded to spire bank as it seeks to fast-track its position for future growth. Among its growth strategies the lender says that they are seeking to enhance access to financial inclusion among teachers and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) across the country. Speaking during […]
Regional financial services provider Equity Group is set to introduce its mobile platform Equitel to all markets where the group operates. Speaking to Paris-based special report publisher Marcopolis, the groups Chief Executive, James Mwangi said that the Bank, through Finserve Africa; their mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), is partnering with telecoms in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, […]
Regional financial services provider Equity Group is set to introduce its mobile platform Equitel to all markets where the Bank operates. Speaking to Paris-based special report publisher Marcopolis, the groups Chief Executive, James Mwangi said that the Bank, through Finserve Africa; their mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), is partnering with telecoms in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, […]