Search results for "payment platform"
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2.4KCryptocurrency AfricaDeFi and crypto mass adoption hinges on the creation of relevant legislation
The rise of blockchain has pushed Decentralised Finance – DeFi and crypto to the forefront and enabled them to reach more and...
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3.2KCryptocurrency AfricaDemand for Crypto in Africa is driving exponential growth for Luno
Leading global cryptocurrency platform, Luno, has announced that it has reached the momentous milestone of 7 million customers worldwide, with demand for...
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3.0KAppsSparkle aims to power Nigeria’s SMEs with new digital service
Sparkle, a mobile-first digital ecosystem providing financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe, has launched Sparkle Business, a...
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3.2KInnovationMFS Africa now reaches over 320 million mobile money wallets in Africa
Pan-African fintech leader MFS Africa has announced that it now reaches over 320 million mobile money wallets, enabling a range of banks,...
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3.5KInnovationCuracel secures pre-seed funding to drive insurance inclusion in Africa
Curacel, an AI-powered platform for claims processing and fraud management in Africa, has raised $450,000 pre-seed funding in a round that was...
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2.1KCryptocurrency AfricaFintech startup Afriex raises $1.2m seed round as it expands across Africa
Y Combinator-backed fintech startup Afriex has raised a seed funding round worth US$1.2 million as it bids to scale its payments and...
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2.9KInnovationAfrican FinTech trends in a post-Covid world
By Dominique Collett, a senior investment executive at Rand Merchant Investments and the head of AlphaCode Each year, at AlphaCode, we use...
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2.1KCryptocurrency Africa
Crypto predictions for 2021
Ongoing volatility, further progress on regulations and continued interest from institutional investors can be expected in 2021 according to Luno, South Africa’s...
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6.3KInnovationStripe acquires Paystack to accelerate online commerce across Africa
The African internet economy is growing quickly, with online commerce in the region growing 21% year-over-year, 75% faster than the global average....
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4.9KEvents12 ventures selected to Pitch Live at Africa Tech Summit Connects – Oct 20-22nd
Twelve tech ventures from across the continent have been selected for the latest edition of Pitch Live at Africa Tech Summit Connects on October...
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4.6KAfrica Tech SummitAfrica Tech Summit Connects to drive business and investment with virtual Summit
Africa Tech Summit (ATS) is set to celebrate its 10th edition online, connecting a global audience with Africa Tech Summit Connects taking place...
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8.8KSouth AfricaStandard Bank acquires 35% stake in South African fintech, TradeSafe
Standard Bank has today announced it has acquired a 35% stake in South African fintech, TradeSafe. Established in 2013, TradeSafe is an...
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6.1KAppsMTN unveils Chenosis – African API marketplace
MTN has launched a new pan-African API marketplace called Chenosis that will enable developers and businesses to discover and subscribe to what...
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4.4KInnovationCarbon launches new social banking service in Nigeria
Nigerian fintech, Carbon has launched Carbon Express – A keyboard extension that allows customers to access Carbon services from within whatever app...
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3.6KEast AfricaMastercard partners with East African tech ventures to drive financial inclusion
The health and economic consequences of COVID-19 have highlighted the critical need to support vulnerable populations, many of whom are disproportionately impacted...
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2.6KInnovationFintech TerraPay raises $9.6 million from Prime Ventures, IFC, and Partech
TerraPay announced that a consortium of investors, including Prime Ventures, Partech Africa and management acquired the company for an undisclosed sum. In...
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5.8KAppsAfrica’s Mobile Consumer – big data, analytics, and trends
As mobile phone penetration improves in Africa, its mobile economy is expected to reach new heights. At this year’s Africa Tech Summit...
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5.4KCryptocurrency AfricaBlockchain: Can Africa Successfully Leapfrog its Way into the Future?
Blockchain. The current hot topic across the globe right now, not excluding Africa. The biggest 2019 news surrounding blockchain had to be...
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3.2KInnovationStartups announced to Pitch Live at Africa Startup Summit in Kigali
Eleven companies from across the continent have been selected to pitch on stage to investors, corporates, media and other stakeholders at the...
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4.9KAdvisory News2019: The big year of tech investment in Africa
2019 was the year that dealmaking on the continent got serious. Very serious. In November alone, indeed one specific seven day period...
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3.9KAdvisory NewsLeading tech ventures changing Africa
The AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards celebrate African tech ventures driving change, solving problems and impacting the lives of Africans across the continent. We take a look...
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9.3KApps5 AgriTech startups helping farmers across the continent
Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is set to double over the next 30 years, with access to reliable and affordable food sources essential. AgriTech...
