Investment in Africa is entering a period of reassessment. The familiar narratives of rapid growth and untapped potential are giving…
Across Africa, retail is changing fast—and at the center of this transformation is the simple act of paying. Today’s shoppers…
Africa’s fintech and technology sectors are growing rapidly, driven by a young population, widespread smartphone use, and the rapid adoption…
Velmie, a digital banking technology partner supporting financial innovation across Africa, together with Metro Cable, announced the outstanding success of…
Nigeria, Africa’s biggest economy, is the driving force behind the continent’s fintech revolution. The country accounts for 28% of all…
I&M Bank Tanzania, in partnership with Mastercard and OpenWay, has launched the country’s first Mastercard World Elite debit and multi-currency…
Of Africa’s nine unicorns, all except Andela are fintech companies. In 2024, fintech claimed nearly half of all start-up investments…
Fintech has emerged as one of the fastest-growing industries in Africa. According to new data released by the Financial Times…
Africa’s payment landscape is undergoing a rapid and dramatic transformation, fueled by the continued rise of mobile money, the acceleration…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping key industries in Africa, including finance, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and urban development. Africa’s AI market…
Over the past years, fintech has emerged as a driving force in Africa’s technology landscape, propelled by a surge in…
Forbes Middle East has released its annual selection of the Middle East’s top fintech companies, highlighting the 50 biggest and…
Kenya has a vibrant fintech ecosystem, driven by a strong mobile money infrastructure, an increasingly digital-savvy population, and a supportive…
Africa’s digital financial services ecosystem has grown significantly over the past years, expanding from about 450 companies in 2022 to…
South Africa’s fintech sector is rapidly growing, attracting significant investment and positioning the country as a leader in African financial…
EBANX, a Brazilian technology company focused on payment solutions for emerging markets, has integrated Capitec Pay, South Africa’s leading open…
Bloomberg has released its inaugural Top 25 African Startups to Watch in 2025 list, recognizing some of the continent’s most…
BIMBANK, Mauritania’s Islamic bank and an early adopter of digital banking, has implemented BPC’s SmartVista Fraud Management solution to strengthen…
The Banque de la République du Burundi has partnered with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) to modernise the country’s…
Moniepoint, a Nigerian business and personal banking platform, has reached a valuation of over US$1 billion after completing a US$110…