Why Equity Group CEO James Mwangi is betting on the DRC Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 June 2022 James Mwangi, CEO of Kenya-based banking outfit Equity Group Holdings, believes the country has the potential to “succeed big”.
Mobile-based lending is huge in Kenya: but there’s a downside too Published by Victor Odundo Owuor on 9 October 2019 Mobile loan platforms have given Kenyans access to easy loans, but they come at a high price.
Doing business in rural Africa: Strategies for success Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 17 July 2017 Taking advantage of the business opportunities offered by Africa’s rural communities is a long-term, resource-intensive exercise requiring a highly-focused approach.
‘The future of banking in Africa lies with banks, not fintech’ Published by Kate Douglas on 16 November 2016 The success of mobile payments and microloans companies has led many to believe otherwise.
How Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi inspired this nail-care business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 March 2016 Nduta Kinuthia was so inspired by her former boss, that she left a job at his company to venture out on her own.
Equity Bank CEO: ‘The future will be driven by digital banking, not brick and mortar’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 March 2016 A look at Equity’s mobile banking strategy.
New Kenyan ‘thin SIMs’ poised to transform African mobile money Published by Hilary Heuler on 3 November 2014 Equity Bank is rolling out its own mobile network using a new paper-thin SIM card that sits on top of an ordinary SIM.
Africa Tech Trends: Unexpected players entering the telecoms space Published by Tom Jackson on 6 September 2014 Tom Jackson on the latest developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Africa’s local dynamos: Five companies changing the rules of business Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2014 These “local dynamos” are winning customers through innovative business models.
‘Africa has come of age,’ says top businessman James Mwangi Published by Barnaby Simons on 19 March 2013 James Mwangi has transformed Equity Bank into East and Central Africa’s largest bank
Africa – home to world’s leading entrepreneur Published by Kate Douglas on 28 June 2012 CEO and managing director of Kenya’s Equity Bank, James Mwangi, was this month awarded the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year for 2012.
Does the ability to do mobile money transfers equal financial inclusion? Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 May 2012 Africa’s mobile money industry has seen a flurry of activity since the launch of Kenya’s M-Pesa platform in 2007.
‘Go it alone’ a major bottleneck for Africa, says Equity Bank boss Published by Regina Ekiru on 10 December 2011 Equity Bank chief executive James Mwangi has criticised entrepreneurs for taking an individualistic approach to business, describing it as “a major bottleneck in Africa”.
Kenya’s Equity Bank launches innovative new mortgage product Published by Claude Harding on 8 November 2011 Equity Bank wants to give low-income Kenyans the opportunity to own a home through an innovative new mortgage product.