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Media often tout fintech as answer to Africa’s problems, overlooking its downsides
African headlines often praise fintech as solving the continent's economic problems, but some political economists and social theorists challenge this narrative
March 11, 2024
Companies
Digital Economy
Fintech startup raises seed funding to step up low-cost credit to farmers
Venture capitalists have provided $2.4mn to Emata, a Ugandan financial technology startup that provides low-cost digital loans to farmers through partnerships with cooperatives
September 14, 2023
Digital Economy
Remarks by BoU deputy governor on fintech’s role in reshaping the banking sector
Bank of Uganda deputy governor urges banks to adapt to technological innovation to remain relevant and competitive
August 14, 2023
Companies
Digital Economy
GSMA ranks Uganda among top tech hubs in Africa
Research by the GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator programme found that there were 355 active tech hubs across Sub-Saharan Africa in 2018, up from 239 in 2016. Nearly half of all the tech hubs are located in five countries, which include Uganda
July 30, 2018