Fintech Mukuru gets deposit taking licence in Zimbabwe

Angola's tech entrepreneurs are stepping up efforts to highlight the country's growing technology sector.

OkHi intends to on-board large banks and fintechs within the next six months as it ramps up its attempts to be a significant driver of financial inclusion across Africa.

“We thank Frédéric for his contributions and wish him success in his future endeavours,” said MTN Group.

The company today announced three major milestones: a significant equity injection, the successful completion of its South African Rand debt refinancing, and the completion of its legal reorganisation.

Strive Masiyiwa, a technology entrepreneur and investor who pioneered Africa's mobile telecoms sector, received an honorary doctorate in engineering from Stellenbosch University this week.

MTN Group committed to significant investments of $100 million (62.4 billion XAF) in 2025 and $300 million (187.2 billion XAF) over the next three years.

The company says it has added a suite of valuable financial services that services over 60 countries in Africa, Europe and Asia.

The MTN delegation met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discuss issues of common interest.

The project promotes Africa's tech ecosystem and the next generation of African entrepreneurs by providing mentorship and funding.

As the summit came to a close on Wednesday, nine winners from over 40 pitching start-ups were named Africa's most noticeable tech start-ups.

Elisabeth Moreno believes Africans are capable of developing solutions that previously didn’t exist and can benefit not only the continent, but the entire world.

A substantial section of the local population is young and looking for digital, flexible insurance options, says a senior industry exec.