Bank fraud

SIM Swap Fraud: What it is and how to protect yourself from it

SIM swapping, also called SIM jacking or SIM hijacking, is a form of identity theft where fraudsters steal a person’s mobile phone number by having it assigned to a new SIM card.

Kenya

The history of banking in Kenya

Banking in Kenya dates back to the country’s pre-colonial era when its pioneering banks concentrated on financing international trade along the Europe-South Africa–India axis.

Bank fraud

8 things your bank will never ask you

It is important to know how to protect your money and bank account. A good way to start is by knowing these 8 things your Bank will never ask or tell you to do

Berhan International Bank

Bank Review: Berhan International Bank, Ethiopia — Everything you need to know

This article covers the products and services offered by Berhan Bank, how to access them, and useful links to the forms needed to sign up for their products and services.

USSD

The History and Importance of USSD in Africa's Digital Landscape

The history and meaning of the term itself are somewhat of a foreign concept to most of us. Although USSD has found a home in Africa, it is not an African invention—far from it.

Ethiopia

The history of banking in Ethiopia

Before, 1994, Ethiopia’s banking sector was state-owned. However, since then, the country’s banking system has become mostly private-owned, triggering immense growth. But just, how did that happen?

Mpesa

How to buy airtime from mpesa without charges

Airtime is needed to make calls and buy data bundles and in a country like Kenya which has over 60 million active SIM cards, airtime is classified as a necessity. In March 2020, airtime was the number one purchase made by Kenyans, surpassing other needs like food and rent. Safaricom

Azania Bank

Bank Review: Azania Bank—Everything you need to know

Azania Bank Limited is a Tanzanian commercial bank that offers banking products and services to individuals and businesses. Azania Bank has 24 branches, 8 service centres, 30+ Bureau De Change outlets, and 500 agents (Wakala) centres. This article covers the products and services offered by Azania Bank. History of Azania

Stanbic Bank Tanzania

Bank Review: Stanbic Bank Tanzania—Everything you need to know

Stanbic Bank Tanzania, a subsidiary of Standard Bank Group Limited, is a commercial bank in Tanzania that provides banking services to individuals and businesses. This article covers the products and services offered by Stanbic Bank Tanzania. History of Stanbic Bank Tanzania Stanbic Bank Tanzania is a division of Standard Bank,

DCB Commercial Bank

Bank Review: DCB Commercial Bank—Everything you need to know

DCB Commercial Bank Plc (DCB Bank) is a retail and commercial bank in Tanzania that provides banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and corporations. DCB Bank Tanzania started with a startup capital of 1.7bn TZS ($738,000) and it is one of the first banks to be listed

SBM Bank Kenya

Bank Review: SBM Bank Kenya—Everything you need to know

SBM Bank Kenya Limited, subsidiary of Mauritian based SBM Holdings, is a commercial bank in Kenya that offers financial products and service to individuals, SMEs, and corporations. SBM Bank Kenya has over 42 branches, 100,000 customers, and digital banking platforms. It also offers banking product and services to Kenyans

Equity Bank

Bank Review: Equity Bank Tanzania—Everything you need to know

Equity Bank Tanzania, a subsidiary of Equity Bank Holdings, is a commercial bank in Tanzania that provides financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and groups in Tanzania. Equity Bank has over 15 branches, 3162 agents, 1260 POS merchants, and 22 ATMs. The bank also offers a wide range of

USSD

4 tools helping students learn via USSD in Africa

USSD remains the most accessible communication channel across Africa. In this article, we detail the tools that can help students learn via ussd

USSD

4 tools helping students learn via USSD in Africa

USSD remains the most accessible communication channel across Africa. In this article, we detail the tools that can help students learn via ussd

Mobile apps

Ten apps you can get a loan from without a credit bureau check in Kenya

We've compiled a list of 10 loan apps that give you loans without a credit bureau check in Kenya

Mobile apps

Ten apps you can get a loan from without a credit bureau check in Kenya

We've compiled a list of 10 loan apps that give you loans without a credit bureau check in Kenya

Kenyan Banks

Bank Review: Kingdom Bank Kenya—Everything you need to know

Kingdom Bank has 17 branches in Kenya and a service centre in Kisumu. It also has 6 ATM outlets, access to Kensitch ATMs, and digital banking platforms for its customers.

Bank Reviews

Bank Review: Amana Bank Tanzania—Everything you need to know

Amana Bank is the first Islamic Bank in Tanzania. Amana Bank has more than 34,000 customers. The bank also has 11 branches in different parts of Tanzania

Bank Reviews

Bank review: Zemen Bank—Everything you need to know

Zemen Bank is a private bank with over 70 banking branches and centres in Ethiopia.

Bank Reviews

Bank review: CRDB Bank—Everything you need to know

CRDB Bank PLC was established in 1996 as a result of the Tanzanian government's privatisation of state-owned firms. The bank is currently owned by a mix of individual, government, and private institutions.

Tanzania Commercial Bank

Bank review: TCB Bank—Everything you need to know

Tanzania Commercial Bank was established in 1925 as the Tanganyika Postal Office Savings Bank (TPOSB) by the British. The Tanganyika Postal Office Savings became operational in 1927.

Wegagen Bank

Bank Review: Wegagen Bank—Everything you need to know

Wegagen Bank SC was formed by 16 members. It was registered with the National Bank of Ethiopia on April 30, 1997, and it started operations on the 11th of June, 1997.

Bank Reviews

Bank Review: Hibret Bank—Everything you need to know

Hibret Bank is one of the first private banks in Ethiopia. It was named after the Amharic word for collaboration and synergy.

Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania

Bank Review: Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania—Everything you need to know

In 1995, The main shareholders of DJIT Tanzania, DTK (Diamond Trust Kenya) and AKFED (Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development) re-capitalized DJIT Tanzania, and renamed it the Diamond Trust of Tanzania.

Abay Bank

Bank Review: Abay Bank—Everything you need to know

Abay Bank was officially established on July 14, 2010, but it started operations on the 4th of November, 2010. It was named after the Abay river for its “natural strength and grandeur”.