Third Floor Pigu film has officially been crowned ‘Best Feature Action Film’ at the San Diego Movie Awards Award landing its 15th international award. An African story… filmed on African soil… now shaking international stages like no other film of our time. From Kampala streets to global screens, this project has proved one truth that […]
MTN MoMo, MTN Uganda, Centenary Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank emerged as the biggest winners at the 2025 Digital Impact Awards Africa. Held on 14th November at the Kampala Serena Hotel as part of the broader Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit, the event once again celebrated outstanding digital innovation and financial inclusion efforts across the […]
Here is what everyone has been waiting for! The HiPipo Music Awards have revealed the nominees for its 14th edition. This year’s awards celebrate twelve public-vote categories and one special recognition that honours the icons shaping Africa’s sound and story.This year, Ava Peace and Joshua Baraka lead the nominations with eight and seven nods, respectively; […]
HiPipo is proud to unveil the nominees for the 2025 Digital Impact Awards Africa (#DIAA2025), following a rigorous review of hundreds of submissions received between 28th July and 22nd September 2025. This year introduces six new categories that reflect the real issues shaping people’s lives – from sustainable energy and fuel distribution to ride-hailing services, […]
HiPipo CEO Innocent Kawooya, NIM has been named FinTech CEO of the year 2025 for Middle East and Africa (MEA). He was recognized by Wealth and Finance International for visionary leadership in inclusive innovation. His company HiPipo has also been recognized as the Best Financial Inclusion Organization 2025 by Middle East and Africa (MEA) awarded […]
The COMESA Business Council (CBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the Include EveryOne Program across all 21 COMESA member states, following a successful initial rollout in Zambia and Malawi. Speaking during a progress briefing, CBC Chief Executive Officer Teddy Soobramanien praised the partnership between CBC and HiPipo, emphasizing the significant progress already achieved in […]
Day 40 | #40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition In Malawi, informal cross-border trade is a vital economic activity, especially for women. Yet, a lack of access to trade information and financial literacy continues to hold many back. More than half of the country’s cross-border traders remain underserved, and new regulations such as the requirement for […]
In Zambia and Malawi, many women face the double burden of financial instability and limited access to healthcare. Most rely on out-of-pocket payments, which often results in delayed or skipped medical treatment. This creates a cycle of poor health and poverty, particularly among women in underserved communities. Enter MediPay a cross-border InsurTech solution born out […]
#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition Day 37 Across Africa, peanuts are a staple snack and a vital crop for many rural communities. Yet, despite high demand, there remains a significant gap in how peanut products are marketed, distributed, and paid for especially in rural areas where cash remains dominant and digital access is limited. Petruwalus […]
#40Days40FinTechs Zambia and Malawi Edition – Day 36 In the agriculture-dependent nations of Malawi and Zambia, smallholder farmers form the backbone of local economies. Yet, despite their critical role, these farmers face significant challenges when it comes to market access and cross-border trade especially around the Mwami-Mchinji One-Stop Border Post, a key trade point between […]
