Fintech exec calls for unbiased AI to achieve financial inclusion
Bradwin Roper said his team is using AI to address the impact of existing banking systems, which frequently exclude the majority of people from financial inclusion.
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Itana opens applications for Digital Residency Launchpad
The project is intended for both African entrepreneurs and individuals living in the diaspora seeking to reconnect with the continent.
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NBA Africa invites entrepreneurs to apply for funding
The organisation stated that startups can apply to participate at tripledoubleaccelerator.nba.com until Friday, August 29.
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Bfree gets $3m to promote financial inclusion in Africa
The investment will support Bfree’s distressed loan portfolio financing in Africa, thereby improving the credit scores of the distressed borrowers.
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US IT giants strengthen 10,000 African SMEs with digital skills
The initiative, Skills for Business, intends to provide SMEs with practical tools to succeed in an increasingly digital environment.
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Thinkroom, Oracle support start-up founders in Eswatini
The six-month initiative, which begins in August, will include one-on-one mentorship, hands-on workshops, and practical sessions to assist founders.
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Ghana’s Liquify raises $1.5m to bridge SME trade finance gap
Fintech Liquify has raised $1.5 million in seed funding to ramp up its digital invoice finance platform and expand across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Worry-free cyber security for SMEs
Fort Knox Cyber Security is the official global partner of Trend Micro and its worry-free solutions.
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Nigeria prepares for AfricArena Summit 2025
According to the organisers, given Nigeria's track record as a breeding ground for Africa's unicorns, this is a unique opportunity to interact directly with tech talent.
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Five African tech start-ups shine at AfricArena Summit
A total of 16 companies demonstrated their arsenal of capabilities at the event, including ideal pitching abilities, concise storytelling, pitch decks, and command of their numbers.
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Zoho targets SMEs in Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa
The company says it aims to empower SMEs in Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa to accelerate their digital transformation journey by providing access to enterprise-grade cloud technology solutions.
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Fintech, remittances anchor Africa's booming payments system
The projected growth is due to rising internet penetration and financial inclusion in Africa, as the continent rapidly takes up digital transformation.