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Announcements and deep-dive analysis about the financial technology (fintech) space in Africa.
Easy sign-ups, early exits: the tale of dormant fintech wallets in Nigeria
The Nigerian fintech boom has been driven by massive app sign-ups. But this growth hardly translated into sustained…
Nedbank acquires fintech startup iKhokha for $90m to empower SMEs
South African financial services powerhouse Nedbank Group has acquired Durban-based fintech startup iKhokha for $90 million (R1.65 billion)…
HoneyCoin secures $4.9m funding to power cross-border payments with stablecoin
HoneyCoin, a Nairobi-based crypto-powered fintech startup, has secured $4.9 million in seed funding. The round was led by…
How fintech platforms bypass data privacy requirements with consent loopholes
Nigeria’s data protection laws (the NDPR and the new NDPA) require clear, informed consent for any personal data…
Chipper Cash, Western Union and Zoona introduce global money transfers to empower Zambians
Chipper Cash, Western Union and Zoona Transactions Zambia Limited have today announced the launch of international money transfer…
How fintech platforms are reinventing the Alajo/Esusu model in Nigeria
Communities have come to trust alajo – or ajo or esusu – for generations. It is a rotating…
Neobanks vs. Traditional Banks in Nigeria: Who is winning?
Neobanks attract millions of users through mobile apps. Platforms such as Kuda and Moniepoint count over 5 million…
Inside Nigeria’s online gambling boom and the fintech platforms powering it
Nigeria’s online gambling scene has ballooned into a multi‑million‑dollar industry in just a few years. Remote gaming, dominated…
Opay, Moniepoint, Piggyvest, others make CNBC’s global Top 250 fintech companies
Africa’s fintech sector is booming. In 2025, the continent’s startups are making waves globally, with several earning spots…
