Eswatini’s central bank mulls issuance of a digital currency The kingdom of Eswatini is considering the introduction of a central bank digital…
Serena Williams’ VC firm leads $12.3-million investment in Ugandan fintech startup, Numida
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Serena Williams’ VC firm leads $12.3-million investment in Ugandan fintech startup, Numida Serena Ventures, a venture capital firm led by Serena Williams,…
We get a lot of founders coming to us to understand the Fintech market and how they can become industry participants. Due…
Paul Akiwumi, Director of UNCTAD’s Division for Africa, discusses a newly released report that urges diversification of African economies The United Nations…
Ivorian fintech Julaya gets $5M to become banking partner for businesses in Francophone Africa
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Ivorian payments-led fintech startup Julaya has extended its pre-Series A round by $5 million. The company, which facilitates B2B payments for businesses in Francophone West Africa,…
Ivorian fintech Julaya gets $5M to become banking partner for businesses in Francophone Africa
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Ivorian payments-led fintech startup Julaya has extended its pre-Series A round by $5 million. The company, which facilitates B2B payments for businesses in Francophone West Africa,…
A report on startup ecosystems worldwide has indicated that a whopping 540 companies achieved unicorn status in 2021. This was up from…
Africa’s financial-technology company revenue may soar to $30.3bn by 2025 – eight times higher than in 2020 – as a growing, young…
Nigerian fintech startup, Grey, raises a $2 million seed round to expand into East Africa
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Grey, a Nigerian fintech startup, has raised $2 million in a seed round to expand into East Africa. It also plans to…
