Uhuru Launches Uhuru Advance: Buy Electricity Today, Pay Later

Johannesburg, South Africa: 30th May, 2026

Uhuru Consumer Electronics is proud to announce the launch of Uhuru Advance, via ShortCuts and UhuruGo Fintech, an innovative Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) electricity solution designed to help South Africans and, eventually, millions of households across Africa stay connected to the power they need, when they need it most.

Through Uhuru Advance, qualifying customers can access prepaid electricity immediately and repay the amount later, providing much-needed flexibility during difficult financial periods. Whether it's the end of the month, an unexpected expense, or a temporary cash flow challenge, Uhuru Advance ensures that households are not left in the dark.

Power When You Need It Most

Electricity has become an essential service for education, work, communication, entertainment, and everyday life. Yet many families face situations where they run out of electricity before payday.

Uhuru Advance was created to address this challenge by offering customers a simple, digital-first solution that allows them to:

• Purchase electricity immediately.

• Pay later through flexible repayment options.

• Access services directly from their mobile devices.

• Stay connected without unnecessary interruptions.

• Manage their electricity purchases through a convenient digital platform.

A Step Towards Financial Inclusion

The launch of Uhuru Advance forms part of Uhuru's broader mission to expand financial inclusion and digital access across Africa.

As a division of Uhuru Consumer Electronics and the broader ShortCuts Fintech ecosystem, Uhuru Advance combines technology, connectivity, and financial services to create practical solutions for everyday consumers.

"Millions of people across Africa experience cash flow challenges every month. We believe access to electricity should not be interrupted simply because payday is a few days away. Uhuru Advance is designed to give consumers greater flexibility and dignity while helping them manage their household needs, for now we have out rolled the service in South Africa, becuase WOW Uyadura umbane" said Daniel Thebe, Founder of Uhuru Consumer Electronics.

More Than Electricity

The launch of Uhuru Advance represents the first phase of Uhuru's growing financial services portfolio.

The company plans to expand its advance and micro-finance offerings across additional categories, helping customers access essential products and services when they need them most.

Future solutions within the Uhuru ecosystem may include:

• Airtime Advance

• Data Advance

• Device Financing

• Connectivity Financing

• Educational Technology Financing

• Additional household service advances

These services will be integrated into Uhuru's vision of creating a comprehensive digital ecosystem that combines connectivity, devices, fintech, and digital services under one trusted African brand.

Available Through Uhuru

Customers interested in learning more about Uhuru Advance can visit the official UhuruGo website for updates, eligibility requirements, and rollout information.

Website: www.uhurugo.

Uhuru remains committed to building practical solutions that connect people, empower communities, and expand access to the digital economy across South Africa and the African continent.

About Uhuru Consumer Electronics

Uhuru Consumer Electronics is an African technology company focused on connecting people through affordable devices, connectivity, fintech services, digital platforms, and innovative technologies. Through its ecosystem of products and services, Uhuru aims to drive digital inclusion and economic participation across Africa and the Global South.

Media Enquiries

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