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South African Banks Accelerate Cashless Transition with Strategic ATM Network Reductions

Johannesburg, South Africa – South Africa’s leading financial institutions have initiated a large-scale rationalization of their ATM networks as digital payment adoption reaches record levels, according to operational plans filed with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). The coordinated three-year reduction strategy will see 4,200 ATMs (38% of the national fleet) decommissioned by 2027, fundamentally reshaping…

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Kenya Joins Regional Peers to Unveiling 2025/26 Fiscal Strategies – Who Wins and Loses?

Nairobi, Kenya – As East Africa braces for an economic showdown, Kenya has joined Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania in presenting competing budget blueprints for the 2025/26 fiscal year, collectively allocating over $58 billion to reshape the region’s economic landscape. With growth projections diverging and taxation strategies clashing, these budgets reveal how each nation plans to…

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World bank Cites Weak Governance As Root Cause of High Electricity Prices In Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya – World Bank report has cited that systemic governance failures – not just technical or market factors – are the primary driver behind Kenya’s persistently high electricity costs, which remain 42% above the African average despite the country’s abundant renewable energy resources. The findings come as Kenyan households and businesses grapple with power…

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AI Revolutionizes Credit Scoring in Kenya: How Digital Lenders Are Redefining Loan Approvals

Kenya’s digital lending space is undergoing a seismic shift as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms traditional credit scoring models. With over 50 digital lenders now using AI-powered algorithms, the rules of borrowing are changing dramatically. But how exactly are these systems making lending decisions, what data are they using, and crucially – are they fair to…

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Central Bank of Kenya to Propose New Loan Pricing Model in April 2025: What Borrowers Need to Know

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) prepares to unveil a new loan pricing model in April 2025. This highly anticipated move comes amid growing concerns about high borrowing costs and lack of transparency in how banks determine interest rates. But what exactly will this new model entail, and how will it affect millions of Kenyan borrowers?…

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