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January 9, 2026

A few days ago, we released our 2025 Impact Report — a milestone that captures not just numbers, but the experiences, strategy, and real human progress behind them. From the very beginning, our journey has been grounded in fieldwork, listening to communities, and iterating based on what works. The result, A “Flywheel of Impact”, a term we coined ourselves. Our model is simple but powerful: Connect → Digitalize → Transform. And it translates into volumes. 👥 28,000+ paying customers 📱 780,000+ unique users of our digital services 💸 7,300+ accessed financial services 🌱 400+ jobs and income opportunities created ⚙️ 7 key services deployed in our rural networks But the numbers only tell part of the story. Take Ahouangan, a motorcycle taxi driver from Bohicon, who used our BNPL marketplace to buy a better bike and grew his profit from 1,500 FCFA to 6,000 FCFA daily. Or Djegbate, a student who used to walk 1.5km for copies and now prints school documents in his own village — thanks to our collaboration with Brother to bring printing solutions to 20 rural communities. They’re not the only ones. All together, they represent everyday proof of why we exist. Each device installed, service launched, or contract signed is a dot connected toward something bigger — a family helped, a business started, a future unlocked. This progress is only possible thanks to our tireless teams in Benin, Senegal, and Zambia, our trusted partners, and the communities who continue to believe in our mission. Our 2025 Impact Report includes a year-in-brief, our theory of change, and a selection of powerful testimonials from the communities we serve. We invite you to explore the full report and stay tuned. As we speak, the next chapter is already being written. More stories, more progress, and more impact are on the way. Let us know your thoughts. 🔗 Report Link: https://dotsfor.com/pdf/dotsfor_impactreport2025_EN.pdf The flywheel is turning, stronger than ever, connecting all “dots”.

December 26, 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, the momentum at Dots for continues to work hard to serve as many communities as possible before the year ends. Our teams are fully committed to fine-tune our services ensuring the satisfaction of each and every customer. But this season isn’t only about closing chapters—it’s also about preparing for new ones. As we reflect on how far we’ve come, we’re just as focused on where we’re heading. Plans for 2026 are already in motion, with new goals, new tools, and the renewed energy to unlock even more opportunities across rural Africa. This steady growth wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our teams and the support of our partners and collaborators. Together, we’re not just delivering services—we’re building something bigger: a future where rural communities can thrive with dignity and possibility. ✨ To everyone walking this journey with us: thank you. The best is yet to come. Let’s meet 2026 with ambition, unity, and a shared drive to keep pushing boundaries. Happy New Year from all of us at Dots for! 💫

December 12, 2025

Across Africa, our field teams are assembling the very heart of our service—the DC boxes that bring power to rural communities. Each piece may seem small on its own, but together, they create something that drives real change. These components are like dots: seemingly isolated at first, but when connected, they form the foundation for something much bigger. Each component matters. Each connection counts. Because when our technology is assembled, so are the people it serves. The result? Access to increasing income opportunities. By building the technology from the source, our teams ensure that the services we provide are strong, stable, and ready to serve. And once those dot-like components are linked—within a village, across a country, or even beyond borders—they become powerful pathways to a better future. It all starts with the precision and dedication of our local teams. From circuits to impact, the connection is clear.

November 28, 2025

There’s something powerful in the quiet focus of our team members as they sit down with customers to fill out a contract. This moment might seem simple on the surface—but for us, it’s the spark of something much bigger. It’s the beginning of someone finally getting access to a service they’ve been waiting for. It’s the first step toward new income, connection, or opportunity. If you’ve ever worked in sales, you know the feeling of closing your first deal. At Dots for, that feeling isn’t just reserved for the beginning—it’s something we experience again and again. Whether it’s your first ever contract or the hundredth, there’s a shared sense of excitement because this contract is going to change something for someone. As some might say: “You’re not just filling out a form. You’re improving someone’s life, their family, their community.” For our team, these moments are carried with pride by both new and long-time team members. They are the start of new possibilities—for individuals, for families, for entire communities. And in those small, quiet moments of astute concentration, something big is happening: lives are changing.

November 14, 2025

At Dots for, every service we offer is designed with one goal in mind: to create real impact in the lives of people in rural Africa. Our Marketplace service is a beautiful example of that mission in action. In many village communities, dreams of starting a business or expanding an existing one often remain on hold due to a lack of access to essential tools and machinery. Through our growing network of trusted partners and a deep understanding of local needs, Dots for connects the dots—bringing these vital resources right to where they’re needed most. Whether it is a new sewing machine, a milling tool, or a piece of farming equipment, these items are the beginning of new income streams, a revived sense of purpose, and, most visibly, smiles of hope and joy. We’re proud to be the bridge between aspiration and opportunity. And as more people join our network, the smiles keep multiplying within communities across rural Africa. We celebrate many of the lives touched, businesses started, and futures transformed, one community after another.

October 31, 2025

Behind every smooth customer experience in rural communities, there’s a dedicated team working tirelessly to ensure that everything runs just right. For us at Dots for, service quality is the result of consistent maintenance, rigorous testing, and deep commitment from our field teams. From solar panels and charging stations to connectivity points and network devices, each component of our infrastructure is cared for with precision. Whether it’s checking power outputs, securing stable installations, or running routine diagnostics, our team members are always in motion. They ensure that communities continue to enjoy reliable, high-performing services—without interruption and from the comfort of their villages. More importantly, this work is done with joy, purpose, and pride. Our team understands the stakes. Every successful service check means that children and adults alike can access educational content on a smartphone. It means local entrepreneurs can start or grow their businesses, invest in better tools, and explore markets far beyond their village. It means more people—young and old, women and men—can tap into new opportunities, stay informed, and stay connected to a broader world. This level of dedication is what powers our mission: removing the barriers that hold rural communities back and unlocking new opportunities across the continent. To our teams on the ground—thank you for keeping every dot connected, every service alive, and every community empowered. 💪🌍