Personal finance in Africa, explained

Quick answer

This playlist covers money as many Africans actually use it. DW and CGAP explain mobile money like M-Pesa, CARE and Citizen TV Kenya show how savings groups such as VSLAs and chamas work, TED covers remittances, and JoyNews and the BBC look at inflation. Play all on repeat, and A–B loop the parts you want to share.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Mobile payment in Africa | M-Pesa | SHIFTMobile payment in Africa | M-Pesa | SHIFTDW ShiftPlay from here Loop
  2. 2M-PESA Mobile MoneyM-PESA Mobile MoneyCGAPPlay from here Loop
  3. 3MARKET PULSE | How M-Pesa revolutionised mobile money transaction in KenyaMARKET PULSE | How M-Pesa revolutionised mobile money transaction in KenyaCitizen TV KenyaPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Mobile money markets and financial inclusion in AfricaMobile money markets and financial inclusion in AfricaVoxDevPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Mobile Money in Africa: the customers show the wayMobile Money in Africa: the customers show the wayInternational Finance CorporationPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Exploring the state of mobile money in AfricaExploring the state of mobile money in AfricaMobileforDevelopmentPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Women Driving Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa (G7 Video - June 23, 2026)Women Driving Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa (G7 Video - June 23, 2026)Better Than Cash AlliancePlay from here Loop
  8. 8Africa’s Payments Frenzy: Is the Fintech Boom Already Over?Africa’s Payments Frenzy: Is the Fintech Boom Already Over?Channels TelevisionPlay from here Loop
  9. 9CARE's Village Savings and Loan AssociationsCARE's Village Savings and Loan AssociationsCAREPlay from here Loop
  10. 10How Village Savings Groups Empower Rural CommunitiesHow Village Savings Groups Empower Rural CommunitiesInternational Potato Center (CIP)Play from here Loop
  11. 11| Business NOW  | Chama in Kenya [Part 1]| Business NOW | Chama in Kenya [Part 1]Citizen TV KenyaPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Adashe, Ajo Empower Nigerians Amid Economic HardshipAdashe, Ajo Empower Nigerians Amid Economic HardshipTrustTV NewsPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Stokvels evolving to include big ticket items like property, shares: Dr Frank MagwegweStokvels evolving to include big ticket items like property, shares: Dr Frank MagwegweSABC NewsPlay from here Loop
  14. 14How stokvels are driving South Africa's bulk retail boomHow stokvels are driving South Africa's bulk retail boomEyewitness NewsPlay from here Loop
  15. 15South Africa’s Stokvels Thrive as 810,000 Groups Save Nearly R50 Billion AnnuallySouth Africa’s Stokvels Thrive as 810,000 Groups Save Nearly R50 Billion AnnuallyChannel AfricaPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Dilip Ratha: The hidden force in global economics: sending money homeDilip Ratha: The hidden force in global economics: sending money homeTEDPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Remittances: more than just financial transactionsRemittances: more than just financial transactionsIFADPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Foreign Aid and Remittance: Crash Course Economics #34Foreign Aid and Remittance: Crash Course Economics #34CrashCoursePlay from here Loop
  19. 198% Of Diaspora Remittances Are Used For Fees8% Of Diaspora Remittances Are Used For FeesChannels TelevisionPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Inflation Decline: Cedi's sustained appreciation drives June inflation down to 13.7% | Market PlaceInflation Decline: Cedi's sustained appreciation drives June inflation down to 13.7% | Market PlaceJoyNewsPlay from here Loop
  21. 21From Stability to Shock: Cedi Depreciation Sends Ghana’s Debt Soaring - But How? |Beyond The NumbersFrom Stability to Shock: Cedi Depreciation Sends Ghana’s Debt Soaring - But How? |Beyond The NumbersJoyNewsPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Is Ghana Africa's most expensive country to live? - BBC NewsIs Ghana Africa's most expensive country to live? - BBC NewsBBC NewsPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Kenyans lose millions as fraudsters use call, SMS spoofing to impersonate institutionsKenyans lose millions as fraudsters use call, SMS spoofing to impersonate institutionsKBC Channel 1Play from here Loop
  24. 24Fraud in Ghana’s financial sector hit a four-year high | Midday News (July 9, 2026)Fraud in Ghana’s financial sector hit a four-year high | Midday News (July 9, 2026)Joy 99.7 FMPlay from here Loop

How do mobile money and savings groups help people manage money?

Mobile money lets you send, receive and store money with a basic phone, often where banks are far away. Savings groups such as susu, chamas, VSLAs and stokvels pool regular contributions so members can save, borrow small amounts and receive a lump sum. Both depend on trust, clear rules and good records.

How can RepeatWatch help me learn from these videos?

A–B loop the part of the CARE video that explains how a savings group meeting runs, and slow it to 0.75× to note the rules. Save the steps for setting up a group on keys 1–9, and Play all on repeat to work through mobile money, savings groups and inflation in order.

Frequently asked questions

How do I protect my mobile money from fraud?

Never share your PIN or one-time codes, be suspicious of calls or texts claiming to be your provider, and confirm any "wrong transfer" request with the provider directly. The KBC and Joy FM reports show how SIM-swap and spoofing scams work, and our avoiding money scams playlist covers more warning signs.

What can I do when inflation and a falling currency eat my savings?

Understand the causes first: the JoyNews and BBC reports explain recent cost-of-living pressures in Ghana. Options such as savings accounts, treasury bills and savings groups differ by country and carry different risks, so compare them carefully and be wary of anyone promising guaranteed high returns.

Is this financial advice?

No. These videos are educational and come from the channels that published them. They are not financial, tax or legal advice for your situation. Rules, accounts and products differ by country, so for personal decisions consider a qualified, regulated adviser or your central bank's consumer information.