BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MEDIA FOR AFRICA
2:10
flags
27 Jun

TIME100 list cements Flutterwave as African fintech titan

Recognised by TIME for its global impact, the African fintech company continues to expand across continents, powering remittances, and e-commerce.
1:00
flags
18 Jun

Mobile-first car insurance launched in Nigeria

Airtel and Leadway Assurance said the entire process from selection of plan to payment and issuance of a digital policy document can be completed in less than three minutes.
1:20
flags
20 May 2025

EmpowerBank, EFTCorp push financial inclusion in Zimbabwe

The partnership's goal is to facilitate financial inclusion through scalable digital infrastructure and personalised banking solutions.
1:50
flags
20 May 2025

Fintech investor Crossfin expands into Singapore

Crossfin, a South African-based fintech investor, has formed a new investment vehicle in Singapore.
3:50
13 May 2025

Why Africa can’t trade freely until payments are borderless

Africa Month reminds us of our shared ambitions for unity, prosperity and progress.
1:10
flags
25 Mar 2025

dLocal enables Airtel Money on Google Play in Kenya

Fintech dLocal has added Airtel Money as a payment option for Google Play in Kenya.
1:40
flags
25 Mar 2025

71% of Kenyan consumers face digital fraud

Latest Visa study says 71% of Kenyan consumers have experienced digital fraud, the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa
1:40
flags
24 Mar 2025

Visa Inc boosts Nigerian investments

The company says it has made and will continue to make investments in Nigeria.
2:00
flags
17 Mar 2025

Kenya’s GDP to grow by 4.7%, supported by digitisation

An economic outlook published by Mastercard has highlighted digital adoption and advances made by the East African country, which are helping to support strong economic growth.
1:50
flags

40 percent of Kenyan SMEs use digital payments

Kenya’s digital payments landscape is experiencing a dynamic growth, fuelled by a rising preference for innovative payment methods, says Chad Pollock, VP and general manager, Visa East Africa said.
1:40
flags
5 Feb 2025

Zambia intends to develop payment portal for local govts

According to the government, the payment gateway is intended to ensure that all funds are delivered directly to the right institutions, consequently reducing the possibility of revenue leakages.