Tag: Telesom

ZAAD of Telesom Allegedly Dictating Remittance Platforms

ZAAD of Telesom Allegedly Dictating Remittance Platforms

The two largest telecom providers in Somaliland and Somalia, respectively, are Telesom and Hormuud Telecom. They both provide voice, SMS, data, and mobile money among other services. Telesom has its headquarters in Hargeisa, Somaliland, and is owned by a group of investors from Somaliland and Somalia. In the field of mobile money, Telesom is regarded as a market leader. One of the first mobile banking services in the world, its ZAAD mobile banking service was introduced in 2009. Continue reading “ZAAD of Telesom Allegedly Dictating Remittance Platforms”

Somaliland’s ”WorldRemit” Tycoon Gives Back Generously

Somaliland's ''WorldRemit'' Tycoon Gives Back Generously

Ismail Ahmed founded the now famed money transfer company, WorldRemit and this horn of African nation was its first market. Today, Somaliland’s mobile tech infrastructure is considered as one of the best on the continent. And the WorldRemit founder is poised to have a huge impact on Somalilanders Continue reading “Somaliland’s ”WorldRemit” Tycoon Gives Back Generously”