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Announcements and deep-dive analysis about the financial technology (fintech) space in Africa.
Meet Orobo, the Startup that Allows You Make Faster Money Transfers from the US to Nigeria at Low Charges
There have been massive disruptions in the Nigerian fintech space. From payments processors and digital banks to mobile…
African Achievers Awards Honours Fintech Company VoguePay as 2019’s African Online Payment Platform of the Year
African Achievers Awards a Global Pan-African event that recognizes individuals and firms for their contribution to development on…
SA Fintech Startup Lulalend Closes $6.5M Series A Fund To Help SMEs Access Quick Loans
Cape Town-based fintech startup Lulalend has raised US$6.5 million in its Series A round of funding. The Series…
Meet TymeBank, South Africa’s Digital Bank Looking to Disrupt the Traditional Banking System
Digital banking platforms are becoming inherent in our lives. People want personalized banking services that are easy and…
Nigerian Fintech Kudimoney Receives Licence From Central bank of Nigeria, Becomes Kuda
Financial technology company, Kudimoney has received a Microfinance banking licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), a…
Inclusive Fintech 50: Riby Finance, E-Settlement and 14 Other Africa-Focused Startups Make the Competitive List
MetLife Foundation and digital payments giant Visa together with global nonprofit Accion and World Bank Group member IFC, have announced the…
Velocity Capital Launches $120m Venture Fund that Could Target African Fintech Startups
Netherlands-based private equity firm, Velocity Capital has launched a $120 million fund targeted at fintech startups. The European venture…
Egyptian Fintech Startup, XPay Raises $250k in Pre-Seed Funding Round
Cairo-based fintech startup, XPay, has raised $250k in a pre-seed funding round financed by two angel investors. According…
Zimbabwe Fintech, Payitup Secures $13m Series-A Funding from Thawer Fund Management
Zimbabwe payment startup, Payitup is the latest African fintech to land major funding as it just raised a…
Branch Records Major Milestone, Disburses 1 Millionth Loan Two Years after Launching its App in Nigeria
Nigerians deserve access to high quality financial services. But in reality, only too many people are excluded. For…
