#28 Safaricom launches stocks trading app "Ziidi Trader" for M-PESA users

Safaricom is no longer just a digital wallet; it’s becoming a wealth engine. This week, we discuss the launch of Ziidi Trader, a move that allows millions of Kenyans to trade stocks directly via M-PESA. Is this the ultimate democratization of wealth, or a systemic risk waiting to happen?

Plus... the robot cop has arrived. Ethiopia just unveiled Africa’s first unmanned smart police station to digitize law enforcement. From AI-powered reporting to automated governance, we explore whether this is the future of public safety or a new frontier for digital surveillance.

Other interesting stories in this episode:

• Chowdeck's price transparency suit could set a precedent for Nigeria’s food delivery industry
• Jumia ends Algeria operations in latest profitability drive
• Sun King Expands Beyond Solar into Smartphones, Cooling, and Clean Cooking
• Skoot Technology Launches Smart Electric Tuk-Tuk In Kenya

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