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Pedestrians walk outside the Safaricom mobile phone customer care centre during the launch of its 5G internet service in the central business district of Nairobi, Kenya, 27 October 2022. Reuters/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo

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Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

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Mobile survey informs Global Entrepreneurship Summit

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Tanzania's Tigo pays out millions to users

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M-Pesa takes East Africa by storm

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Africa's demand for services growing

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World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

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Standard Bank is cleanest and greenest

Standard Bank is cleanest and greenest

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Norton Rose tells insurers to tread carefully in Africa

Norton Rose tells insurers to tread carefully in Africa

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Mobile cash services bank on growth

Mobile cash services bank on growth

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Mobile money could encourage savings

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Fundamo reports mobile financial services growth

Fundamo reports mobile financial services growth

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SBV Services expand their operations into Africa

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