Financials

MTN Uganda's feud with the taxman continues

The telco informed shareholders it is continuing to engage the authorities in "constructive dialogue" and is hopeful that the ongoing discussions will result in a fair conclusion.
Samuel Mungadze
1:00
22 Oct

Rwanda unveils ambitious fintech strategy

The main goal of the strategy is to propel Rwanda to the number one fintech hub in Africa and into the top 30 globally.
1:20

Kenya's Central Bank strengthens payments system

The changes, according to the CBK, will allow for shorter settlement times, more efficient processing, and greater liquidity management for financial institutions.
1:30

Endeavor SA Secures R190m to boost African tech start-ups

Endeavor South Africa exceeds its first funding target for Harvest Fund III, and is aiming for R500 million to fuel Africa’s high-growth tech companies.
1:00

Sofibanque colocates services at OADC Texaf Kinshasa datacentre

The bank’s location in the data centre will allow it to meet national and international compliance and regulation standards.
1:20
Oct 4, 2024

Chipper, Stellar, MoneyGram deepen financial inclusion in Africa

Powered by the Stellar platform and MoneyGram's retail network, Chipper Cash users 'can now enjoy more ways to interact with their money', says the company.
4:10

SA fintech sector expanding, evolving, driving innovation

The sector will soon see a surge of new companies, resulting in fierce competition that will lead to innovation, says Yoco Technologies’ Katlego Maphai.
1:10
Sep 25, 2024

Flutterwave extends remittance service to America

The African diaspora are going to benefit from Send App services provided by fintech payment system Flutterwave, which links the United States and Africa.
0:50
Sep 20, 2024

Mybitstore, Ghanaian crypto platform, launches in Nigeria

The company says the expansion will include a user-centric design customised to Nigerian users' demands through the integration of local payment systems.
1:30
Sep 19, 2024

Goodwell invests in Uganda through ABC

Goodwell invested in ABC through uMunthu II, a 150 million Euro fund that provides venture financing to impact-driven businesses across Africa.
1:40
Sep 19, 2024

Latin America's PayRetailers goes deeper into Africa

The company promises to provide a single, simple payment solution for cross-border online merchants looking at Africa as their next growth opportunity.
2:30
Sep 18, 2024

Uncap sets up €30m SME Unconventional fund for Africa

The fund will support high-potential entrepreneurs driving economic growth in key industries such as agriculture, trade, logistics, climate resilience, and financial inclusion.