Zambia's Union54 raises $3 million to scale its card-issuing API
October 28, 2021
Union54, a YCombinator-backed Zambian startup that issues USD virtual and physical debit cards…
How Kenya is leading Africa in the mobile payments market
September 22, 2021
The mobile payments landscape in Africa is growing remarkably, especially as fintech in Africa is…
Mobile money tech startup, Wave, becomes Francophone Africa's first unicorn
September 8, 2021
Africa’s mobile money unicorn
In the largest Series A round in Africa, Wave, a US- and…
e-Naira launch: How the CBDC can enable economic growth for Nigeria
September 2, 2021
The Central Bank of Nigeria has finally launched the e-Naira, the country’s digital currency…
pawaPay raises seed funding of about $9 million to scale its operations
August 27, 2021
In a funding round led by China-based MSA Capital, along with participation from Zagadat Capital…
What do you need to know about SAFEs, convertible notes, debt, and equity as a startup founder?
August 20, 2021
The importance of funding for business growth and expansion can never be overstated as a business…
Flutterwave establishes partnership with Discover Financial Services: Increases reach to over 270 million new customers
August 20, 2021
In an announcement on Thursday, 19th of August, 2021, Flutterwave celebrated a successful…
African fintech, Pngme raises $15 million Series A funding for growth and expansion
August 19, 2021
In yet another success story for African fintechs this year, Pngme, the San Francisco/Africa-based…
CBN clamps down on Risevest, Bamboo, and four fintechs
August 18, 2021
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, 17th of August, 2021 granted the request of the Central…
Top fintechs challenging the financial markets in Africa
July 23, 2021
Africa is faced with a myriad of economic challenges which include the non-financial inclusion of a…
