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M-KOPA

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M-KOPA is a UK-headquartered fintech company focused on providing affordable smartphones and digital financial services to underserved individuals in emerging markets. With operations in several African countries, M-KOPA has extended over $1.5 billion in credit to more than 5 million customers through an innovative financing model that allows for daily repayments. The company leverages payments data and AI-driven analytics to build credit records for customers, facilitating access to digital loans, data subscriptions, and insurance.

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M-KOPA - Latest News and Updates

• M-KOPA has introduced the M-KOPA S34 smartphone featuring 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, a 5000mAh battery, and Android 14TM.
• Rajeev Suri has joined M-KOPA as the new Board Chair, bringing his experience in technology companies to guide the company's growth.
• M-KOPA's General Manager Nigeria, Babajide Duroshola, was recognized as the 'Technology Personality of the Year' by Art Of Technology Lagos and Lagos State University.
• M-KOPA is facing significant challenges due to hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in entry-level smartphones, leading to the withdrawal of certain models and substantial financial losses.
• Faderr Johm has joined M-KOPA as a Senior Product Manager in Nairobi County, Kenya, previously serving as a Senior Product Lead at Hello Tractor.

• Jesse Moore, CEO of M-KOPA, participated in a conversation for the On The Evidence Podcast series, with episodes releasing in 2025.

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