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Announcements and deep-dive analysis about the financial technology (fintech) space in Africa.
Tech Events this Week: Cardano Africa, PwC Next Digital Frontier Webinar & Others
Hi guys, welcome to the last week in April. To round off the month and help kick start…
Online Payment was a Luxury in Ivory Coast Until YC-Backed Djamo Came Along
Only 41% of 26.4 million people in Ivory Coast are financially included, according to financial inclusion research by…
Fundall is Helping Nigerians Gain Financial Intelligence and Make Investments
For many people, managing money and knowing the right opportunities to invest in is still a challenge. A…
Ugandan Fintech Startup, Numida Closes $2.3M Seed Round to Scale across Africa
Ugandan fintech startup, Numida has raised $2.3 million in seed funding. The seed round was led by Pan-African…
Paymob Raises $18.5m Funding, Egypt’s Largest Ever Series A Round
Egyptian fintech startup, Paymob has closed an $18.5 million Series A to scale its solution across North Africa…
‘M-Pesa is the Holy Grail of Payments in Africa’ – Piggyvest’s Terry Kanu at AFF Roundtable
The Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF) Ecosystem Roundtable event held virtually on Friday, with over 1,000 attendees. Powered by…
Bankly Raises $2 Million Seed Funding Led by Flutterwave to Scale across Nigeria
Nigerian fintech startup, Bankly has raised $2 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by…
Cybercrime Incidents Has Increased by 125% in 2020. $13.3bn Lost in 5 Years
The incidence of cybercrime has increased by a significant 125% over a period of 2 years (2018-2020), according…
Social Media Roundup: #IWD2021, Flutterwave and Other Stories
Hi guys! Trust you had a great week. Are you planning a getaway or working through the weekend?…
Rubies is Changing Digital Banking Experience with its Robust Fintech Services
Retail banking has evolved from the days of physically visiting banks to carry out transactions. Now, there are…
