Search results for "digital economy"
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4.8KAppsStandard Chartered expands digital banks to Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Standard Chartered has announced yet another multi-market launch of its digital bank in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe as part of its digital transformation strategy...
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3.7KInnovationAfrica is transitioning towards the on-demand economy
The African continent is gradually transitioning towards the gig economy, as early-stage entrepreneurs and funders increasingly favour on-demand services as opposed to...
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3.4KInnovationBK TecHouse showcases the the future of digital at Africa Tech Summit Kigali
BK TecHouse Ltd, a subsidiary Innovative Technology company of Bank of Kigali Group PLC, is one of the leading Tech companies in...
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3.5KAppsVC4Africa launches new program to support Africa’s digital entrepreneurs at Africa Tech Summit London
VC4Africa has today officially launched a new African focused business acceleration program with the World Bank Group at Africa Tech Summit London. ...
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4.3KEast AfricaDigitalising Rwanda’s workforce is key to closing its skills gap
Rwanda boasts an attractive workforce that has helped to push the nation ahead of its neighbours, however, a lack of digital skills...
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232FundingPaymob raises $22 million in Series B extension
Paymob, MENA’s leading financial services enabler, announces a $22 million Series B extension round – taking the Company’s total Series B funding...
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696InnovationMastercard and Kalabash54 Launch Travel Card in Nigeria and Ghana
Mastercard has collaborated with Kalabash54, the fintech subsidiary of one of West Africa’s leading online travel tech company, Wakanow Group, to introduce innovative...
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597EgyptLiquid C2 Launches Cloudmania in Egypt
Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Liquid Intelligent Technologies (https://Liquid.Tech/), a leading pan-African technology group, has announced the expansion of its Cloudmania business...
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666FundingAfrica Data Centres Positions for Growth with ZAR2 Billion Funding Arranged by RMB
Africa Data Centres, a business of the Cassava Technologies group, has unlocked funding that will allow them to expand data centre capacity...
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793EthiopiaMastercard and Cooperative Bank of Oromia Launch Innovative Solutions to Boost Financial Inclusion in Ethiopia
Cooperative Bank of Oromia and Mastercard have unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with the launch of the Coopbank Prepaid Mastercard and the introduction...
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941FinTechOver 20 African fintech startups join Visa’s second accelerator program cohort
Visa has announced the startups shortlisted from across Africa to participate in the second cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator program. The...
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611InnovationAccess Bank Group and Mastercard Join Forces to Expand Opportunities for Cross-Border Payments for African Businesses and Consumers
A leading multinational bank, Access Bank Group, has today launched an innovative solution in collaboration with Mastercard to expand access to cross-border...
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568InnovationTether and Bitnob Collaborate to Educate Ghanaian University Students on Bitcoin and Stablecoins
Tether Operations Limited, the largest company in the digital asset industry, and Bitnob, a financial technology company that enables payments into mobile money wallets...
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641InnovationMastercard and Equity Bank Join Forces to Enhance Cross Border Money Transfers in Kenya
Mastercard and Equity Bank have announced a strategic collaboration that will enable Equity Bank customers to send money safely and securely to...
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673InnovationInternational Trade Centre partners with Microsoft to help small businesses sell online
The International Trade Centre (ITC) signed a letter of intent with Microsoft Corporation on 27 February on the sidelines of the World...
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761FundingEIB Global announces $30 million investment in Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a VC fund for African entrepreneurs
Innovative businesses and start-ups across Africa will benefit from better access to risk capital thanks to a US$30 million equity investment by EIB...
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561InnovationMastercard partners with illicocash to launch virtual cards in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mastercard has initiated a strategic partnership with illicocash, the fintech arm of Rawbank, to introduce a virtual card program in the Democratic...
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1.6KInnovationOpera Launches MiniPay, a New Stablecoin Wallet Built on the Celo Blockchain, to Onboard Millions of Users Across Africa to Web3
Opera, a global web innovator, unveils MiniPay – a blockchain-based wallet built on the Celo blockchain. Directly integrated into the Opera Mini browser, MiniPay makes...
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1.2KFinTechMastercard and Lipa Later Group Join Forces to Drive Financial Inclusion and Expand Buy Now, Pay Later Solutions in Africa
Mastercard has today announced a strategic partnership with Lipa Later, a leading credit led and technology-driven fintech. This collaboration aims to accelerate...
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1.1KEgyptEgyptian fintech Flash raises $6 million seed round
Flash, Egypt’s new cashless payments app, has raised $6 million seed round to accelerate its product development and customer and business acquisition...
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957InnovationVisa 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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761E-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...
