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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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The 6 most-popular android phones in Africa and their secret ussd codes

Here are the USSD codes that work for the six (6) most popular phone brands in Africa: TECNO, Samsung, Xiaomi, Itel, Infinix, and Oppo.

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The 6 most-popular android phones in Africa and their secret ussd codes

Here are the USSD codes that work for the six (6) most popular phone brands in Africa: TECNO, Samsung, Xiaomi, Itel, Infinix, and Oppo.

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Kotanipay: giving everyday people access to Web3 using USSD

In an unlikely marriage, Kotani Pay is using USSD to create access to Web3 for people without the internet. What could be the relationship between technology as old as USSD and the new wave of Web3 solutions?

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Kotanipay: giving everyday people access to Web3 using USSD

In an unlikely marriage, Kotani Pay is using USSD to create access to Web3 for people without the internet. What could be the relationship between technology as old as USSD and the new wave of Web3 solutions?

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Wiza Jakalasi on how African businesses can optimize USSD

To learn more about how businesses can maximise USSD, we spoke to Wiza Jalakasi, current VP of Global Developer Relations at Chippercash.

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Wiza Jakalasi on how African businesses can optimize USSD

To learn more about how businesses can maximise USSD, we spoke to Wiza Jalakasi, current VP of Global Developer Relations at Chippercash.

Bank Reviews

Bank Review: Access Bank Nigeria—Everything you need to know

Access Bank Nigeria, is one of the five largest banks in Nigeria. It employs over 28,000 people in its branches across the world

Bank Reviews

Bank Review: Equity Bank—Everything you need to know

Equity Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings Limited, is a financial institution in Kenya that offers products and services to individuals, businesses, microfinance institutions, and cooperative societies. Equity Bank is considered one of the largest banks in Kenya. It has more than 9 million active customers and its

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Bank Review: Sidian Bank—Everything you need to know

Sidian Bank, named after the igneous rock Obsidian, is a commercial bank in Kenya that provides banking, insurance, and investment products to businesses and individuals. Formerly known as K-rep, Sidian Bank has grown from an NGO to a full-fledged commercial bank. This article covers the products offered by Sidian Bank

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Bank Review: Standard Chartered Bank (Kenya) — Everything you need to know

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited (Standard Chartered Kenya or SCB) is a commercial bank in Kenya that provides financial services to individuals, businesses, and corporations in Kenya.

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Bank Review: I&M Bank (Kenya) — Everything you need to know

I&M Bank Kenya, a subsidiary of I&M Group Plc, is a financial institution that provides banking, investment, and insurance products to individuals and businesses.

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Mobile Banking vs Mobile Money vs USSD Banking: What is the Difference?

Even for the most experienced people, financial technology terms can sometimes be confusing. Recently, the overlap between these three concepts: Mobile banking, Mobile money, and USSD banking has caught our attention.

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Mobile Banking vs Mobile Money vs USSD Banking: What is the Difference?

Even for the most experienced people, financial technology terms can sometimes be confusing. Recently, the overlap between these three concepts: Mobile banking, Mobile money, and USSD banking has caught our attention.

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10 non-fintech apps leveraging USSD technology in Africa

In today's article, we will be looking at 10 non-fintech applications that are already leveraging USSD to bring access to important services across Africa.

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10 non-fintech apps leveraging USSD technology in Africa

In today's article, we will be looking at 10 non-fintech applications that are already leveraging USSD to bring access to important services across Africa.

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Building the future of Africa on USSD — Yvonne Mumbua Nindi, Product Expert at Africa’s Talking

USSD will always have its demographic to serve. For businesses with solid digital strategies, USSD is a go-to channel because of its coverage.

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Building the future of Africa on USSD — Yvonne Mumbua Nindi, Product Expert at Africa’s Talking

USSD will always have its demographic to serve. For businesses with solid digital strategies, USSD is a go-to channel because of its coverage.

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Why Stax built the biggest USSD directory in the world

As of today, the USSD directory houses codes from over 55 countries in Africa and Southeast Asia. The directory has over 500 codes from different financial service providers in different geographical locations.

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Why Stax built the biggest USSD directory in the world

As of today, the USSD directory houses codes from over 55 countries in Africa and Southeast Asia. The directory has over 500 codes from different financial service providers in different geographical locations.

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Unusual industries that have been powered by USSD (Part II)

In a previous article, we took a look at 3 industries that have been able to harness USSD to reach people across Africa and in other developing regions. Here are three more unusual industries that have been powered by USSD:

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Unusual industries that have been powered by USSD (Part II)

In a previous article, we took a look at 3 industries that have been able to harness USSD to reach people across Africa and in other developing regions. Here are three more unusual industries that have been powered by USSD: