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Cash has been a primary mode of payments in Africa. It accounts for more than 80% of retail transactions conducted in African countries. One study shows that more than 90% of retail transactions in...
We are excited to welcome Jacob Ørn Kreyberg onboard as a Project Manager in the Wakandi team. He will be responsible for maintaining high-quality standards throughout our operations while ensuring...
Internet and mobile technologies are transforming the lives of millions of people in Africa. A vast population is connecting through mobile devices and sending payments to each other every day. This...
COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting containment measures have undoubtedly slowed down socio-economic growth. Like the rest of the world, Africa is witnessing unprecedented impacts on the overall...
Digital financial services combined with affordable technology have expanded opportunities for millions of women worldwide. Financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa has almost doubled from 23% to...
While the global poverty rate is decreasing, the gap between developed and developing countries is widening. According to the United Nations Development Programme, 10% of the world’s population lives...
The number of people having bank accounts rose from 170m in 2012 to 300m in 2017. It is expected to reach 450m by 2022. However, access to physical branches and manual processes for most services...
In this fast-moving world, technology is constantly transforming how people live and transact. Wakandi is excited to bring financial innovation to many developing countries in Africa.
Financial inclusion happens when a person gets an account that he/she can use to store money and make transactions. In Sub-Saharan Africa, 48% of men have an account compared to only 37% of women....
The spread of COVID-19 and measures to cope with the crisis are reshaping the African economy. The pandemic restrictions are affecting businesses and households drastically. The biggest impact can be...
