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Kenyan fintech startup Chumz set for Rwanda expansion after hitting 200k users – Disrupt Africa

Kenyan fintech startup Chumz, which helps users set and achieve saving and investment goals through behaviour-based prompts and mobile money deposits, is testing its solution to go live in Rwanda after hitting 200,000 registered users in its home market.  Formed in late-2019, Chumz worked on a prototype in 2020, reaching out to the regulator for […]

The Crypto Market Kicks off November with a Price Drop, but the STARS ICO Offers a Safe Haven – Disrupt Africa

A new bearish wave hit the crypto market on October 31, marking the end of the so-called ‘Uptober,’ and the start of November. While this is only a small, short-term drop that signals the end of the crypto industry’s historically most profitable month, it might still carry significant consequences for investors. The End Of October […]

Democracy is being tested. Citizen assemblies can help

How can everyday people help foster and protect democracy? Detailing her work fighting for people power as an activist in Madagascar, Ketakandriana Rafitoson discusses how citizen assemblies — meetings where ordinary citizens get educated about democracy — empower communities to protect their rights, debate important civic questions and take action to create a brighter future. […]

Kenya’s tappi partners Safaricom to digitise 650k business users – Disrupt Africa

Kenyan digital commerce startup tappi has partnered Safaricom’s M-PESA for Business to empower M-PESA’s 650,000-strong network of Kenyan MSMEs with tools to bolster their online credibility and visibility. Founded by Kenfield Griffith and Louis Majanja, tappi is an end-to-end digital commerce SaaS solution tailored for MSMEs, which allows business owners to download its app, add […]

The Crypto Trader That Trader Turned $10K into $681K: 2 Best Cryptos to Buy Now for Tomorrow’s US Elections With a Chance to Replicate The Trader’s Success – Disrupt Africa

As a trader turns $10K into $681K with PNUT, FreeDum Fighters and Flockerz emerge as top picks for potential gains during the US election surge. Key Points: – A trader turned $10,400 into $681,600 with PNUT, driven by social media hype – FreeDum Fighters ($DUM) leverages political satire and blockchain tech, raising over $417,000 in […]

Egyptian wellness startup WellPal secures angel funding, relocates to Saudi Arabia – Disrupt Africa

Egyptian health and wellness startup WellPal has secured an undisclosed amount of angel funding from a strategic investor and moved its operations to Saudi Arabia. WellPal offers health-conscious individuals, individuals with chronic health conditions, fitness enthusiasts and athletes, diet-specific consumers, and families seeking healthier food with access to personalised recommendations based on their unique health […]