Woolworths is set to implement changes to its rewards programme, prompting questions about whether customer loyalty is genuinely being rewarded or manipulated. The specifics of the changes have not been detailed, but they aim to enhance the customer experience and engagement with the brand.

Globacom has enhanced its 'Borrow Me Credit' service, aiming to prevent subscribers from being disconnected due to insufficient balance. This initiative reflects the company's commitment to providing digital solutions that support its users' connectivity needs.

Interswitch has formed a strategic partnership with Hamilton Telecom to integrate Paxtel airtime and data services into the Quickteller agent network. This collaboration aims to enhance accessibility to telecommunications top-ups across the country by utilizing Interswitch's extensive infrastructure, providing more convenient recharge options for users.

Kenya Insights reports that QVSE, a crypto-stocks trading firm claiming ties to a New York exchange, was allegedly a pyramid scheme that defrauded more than 7,000 Kenyans, including teachers who took loans and traders who emptied their savings. According to the outlet, the firm's supposed US headquarters is a mail-drop in an Aurora, Colorado office block, registered three years after its claimed founding, run by an untraceable individual, and now blacklisted twice on two continents.

Dubizzle Group has made an investment in Tern, a rental rewards platform based in the UAE, aiming to enhance its services beyond property listings. This partnership will allow tenants to pay rent using credit cards while earning loyalty points that can be redeemed across various retail outlets. The integration will be exclusive to Dubizzle-owned platforms, including Bayut and dubizzle.

Yoco has expanded its offerings beyond traditional card payments by launching an AI-powered platform that includes over 20 new features. These features comprise an AI assistant, loyalty rewards, tools tailored for specific industries, reduced fees, and savings pockets designed to assist businesses in their operations.