Be Mobile Africa was recently the subject of a Harvard Business Case Study
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we can’t help but reflect on the transformative power of investing in women, particularly in Africa. Empowering women can lead to a positive ripple effect that benefits not just
Dubai, UAE – February 20, 2024 – In a strategic move aimed at redefining the landscape of digital platforms providing access to banking products and services, Dunes, a Fintech platform based in the United Arab Emirates, has entered
Cross-border payments in Africa can be challenging due to fluctuating exchange rates and high costs. In fact, cross-border payments within Africa are among the most expensive in the world, with an average cost of 8.9% of the transaction
Abu Dhabi, 29 November 2023 – Today, along the sidelines of the distinguished Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Be Mobile Africa proudly announces the official launch of Cheetah, a cutting-edge Web3 intra-Africa payment network accessible at www.gocheetah.io. Leveraging fiat-backed
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa are VITAL to boosting the economies of emerging countries. In the case of South Africa, this impact is unmistakable, as they employ over 3 million people and contribute roughly 34% to
Making payments from one African country to another isn’t easy, or cheap. We recently spoke to Elizabeth, who found herself needing to make a payment to a contractor located in Zimbabwe. “It took almost a week for the
Be Mobile Africa is proud to announce the launch of its much anticipated Peer-to-Peer (P2P) marketplace. The platform enables users to swap currencies among each other at no cost. All currencies, including fiat and crypto, are supported enabling
Financial inclusivity, in simple terms, means ensuring that everyone, regardless of their identity or location, has access to essential financial services such as banking, insurance, and digital transactions. According to The Global Findex Database survey in 2021, 55
In South Africa today, cash transactions continue to dominate the majority of financial activities. Despite a banked population that exceeds 85%, South Africa still has a high reliance on cash relative to some other countries. According to BankservAfrica,
Takeaways Introduction There’s no denying the powerful role women play in driving economic growth, but with over 1.3 billion women worldwide operating outside the formal financial system, financial exclusion remains a problem that still needs to be solved.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a rapid increase in the popularity of remote work, transforming it from a growing trend to a widespread reality. This shift has not only changed the way businesses operate but has also opened
Bitcoin, introduced in 2008, is a digital currency designed to be secure and decentralised. It has the potential to revolutionise the way we handle money and payments. It is based on blockchain technology, which enables secure and transparent
Cape Town, 13 February 2023 – Today, neobank Be Mobile Africa has announced the launch of its cryptocurrency exchange platform which enables individuals in South Africa to buy and trade cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana
The African continent has a population of more than 1.4 billion, making up over 16.7% of the world’s total population. Despite these figures, around 57% of Africans do not hold any form of bank account. More importantly, the
Africa is a continent with many challenges. The continent is largely underdeveloped and unbanked. According to data, around 57% of Africans do not hold any form of bank account. Cryptocurrencies can provide much needed access to financial services
Access to alternative financial services have skyrocketed over the past few years. This is no surprise. Consider this: there are over 1.7 billion people in the world who don’t have access to the most basic form of financial
We recently caught up with Sankha Jinasena, Director of Sales of Be Mobile Africa where we chatted about how neobanks are changing the face of financial services as well as trends and what most excites him about Be
The scene is set for the world of payments to be transformed by blockchain and cryptocurrency, with the pandemic having swung the balance firmly and irrevocably in favour of emerging technologies. Traditional financial service providers are reluctant to
The global financial crisis of 2008 was a pivotal moment in the history of banking. The crisis exposed the shortcomings of the traditional banking system and led to a loss of trust in banks among consumers. In the
4 October 2022, Cape Town: Today, Be Mobile Africa announced the launch of their new multi-currency business banking platform for businesses in Africa. The platform will enable customers to apply for and open USD and EUR business accounts
Africa leads the world in terms of numbers of women business owners, with women making up 58% of the continent’s self-employed population. In fact, women in Africa are more likely than men to be entrepreneurs — not necessarily
Cape Town: Be Mobile Africa has announced their official launch in South Africa. The company aims to make banking much more accessible to the unbanked and underbanked in South Africa and offers low to no-fee banking products through their app.
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