Fintech
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
Emata
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
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