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1.1KInnovationVisa announces launch of Africa Fintech Accelerator Program
The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator will enable up to 40 start-ups each year to accelerate and grow through a three-month intensive learning...
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1.2KInnovationOrange partners with Digital Africa to strengthen the growth of African startups
Jérôme Hénique, CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa , and Isadora Bigourdan, CEO of Digital Africa, have signed a partnership agreement to...
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1.2KFundingEze secures $3.7 million seed funding to build global marketplace for electronics wholesaling
Eze, a wholesale marketplace for used and new electronics, has secured $3.7 million in seed funding to develop its technology infrastructure, broaden...
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989NewsMyCredit Investments Ltd (FairMoney Nigeria) successfully completes N2.5billion series 1 commercial paper issuance
MyCredit Investments Limited (FairMoney Nigeria) is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its debut N2.5 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper (“CP”)...
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1.3KNewsThriveAgric empowers over 500,000 smallholder farmers to scale food production in Africa
Leading agricultural technology company, ThriveAgric, has today released its 2022 Impact Report reiterating the company’s mission to build the largest network of profitable farmers...
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1.2KInnovationNew report lays bare lack of gender diversity in African tech startup ecosystem
Disrupt Africa has released the first ever publication focused on gender equality in the African tech startup landscape, in partnership with Africa-focused...
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1.1KE-CommerceThe rise of Africa’s e-commerce and how businesses can expand into new markets
The e-commerce industry has seen a boom in recent years, amplified by COVID-19, with the global e-commerce payments market set to reach...
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1.5KDigital TransformationKenya to host newly launched Diageo’s Africa Digital Hub
The hub, set to be hosted at EABL headquarters in Garden City Office Park, Nairobi is a shared service designed to deliver...
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1.4KFinTechMultiChoice, Rapyd and General Catalyst to develop new integrated payment platform for Africa
MultiChoice Group, Rapyd and General Catalyst announced a joint venture aimed at developing an integrated payment platform for Africa. The joint venture...
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4.0KNewsCross-border payments: understand security risks and best practices to combat fraud
By Sophie Proctor In today’s rapidly evolving global financial landscape, the growth of cross-border transactions has been astronomical. According to the Boston Consulting...
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2.6KStart-UpsAfrica Tech Summit London Announces 12 Ventures For Investment Showcase At London Stock Exchange
Africa Tech Summit London has announced 12 African tech ventures who will showcase investment opportunities to investors, corporates and industry experts at...
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1.4KFundingFemale founded Zydii – a Kenya-based digital training solutions provider gets new funds
DOB Equity, Kua Ventures, Kaleo Ventures and NaiBAN have invested in a pre-seed funding round in Zydii, a Kenya-based digital training solutions...
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1.1KFinTechAfrican Banker Awards 2023 winners announced
The African Banker Awards 2023 Gala Ceremony took place at the Rixos Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on the sidelines of...
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3.4KFundingTyme raises $77.8m to fuel global expansion
Tyme, one of the fastest growing digital banking groups in the world, has successfully raised $77.8m from Norrsken22 and Blue Earth Capital....
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960NewsNew data from Autochek reveals African millennials are almost six times as likely to apply for car loans than other age groups
New insights from a sample of 55,000 car-related transactions on the Autochek platform has revealed that millennials are more likely to apply for car...
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How banks and PSPs can navigate cross border payment challenges in emerging markets
By Sophie Proctor As the world becomes more interconnected, cross-border payments have become an essential aspect of the financial services industry. However,...
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3.3KFinTechM-KOPA raises $250m to scale high-impact consumer fintech across Africa
M-KOPA, a leading fintech platform, today announced it successfully closed over $250m in new debt and equity funding to expand its financial services offering...
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3.2KFundingFigorr raises $1.5 million seed funding to support data-driven insurance for perishable goods in Africa
Gricd, a technology company that develops Internet of Things-powered solutions to support the last-mile delivery of perishable goods, has secured $1.5 million...
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3.3KFundingNigeria’s SEC Grants Volition Cap License to Kickstart Fund Management
Volition Cap, an asset management company empowering the hardworking middle-class to create wealth, announced today that it has secured a fund management license from...
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2.1KInnovationQualcomm Announces Shortlist for the Inaugural Qualcomm® Make in Africa Mentorship Program
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has announced the selection of 10 startups to participate in the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa startup mentorship program,...
