Category: Fintech
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Tanzania’s Battle Against Predatory Loans
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Tanzania’s Central Bank has taken action against predatory loans by putting in place safeguards to protect consumers from…
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Lesaka Technologies to acquire Adumo in $86 million deal
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Lesaka Technologies, a powerhouse in the South African fintech scene, has made a bold move by entering into…
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Lawmakers urge CBN to withdraw Cybersecurity levy
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In a recent development, the House of Representatives has called upon the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to…
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PayFast becomes Network International, expands to South Africa
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In a significant move poised to reshape South Africa’s digital payment landscape, PayFast, the widely recognised online ecommerce…
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Moniepoint, Paga threaten account blockage over Crypto transactions
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Moniepoint and Paga, two prominent financial services providers in Nigeria, have notified customers of account closure if found…
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Quickteller, Verve sponsor African Movie Viewers’ Choice Awards
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In alignment with their ongoing commitment to bolster the African creative industry and honour its rich heritage, Interswitch…
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Rwanda’s fintech surges, propelling Kigali as a global innovation hub
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Rwanda’s fintech sector has emerged as one of the fastest-growing industries following a significant uptick in digital transactions.…
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OPay’s valuation nears $3 billion as Nigeria’s digital payments surges
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OPay, the Nigerian fintech startup backed by notable investors such as Sequoia Capital and Softbank, has seen a…
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OPay, Kuda, Moniepoint, others pause signups amidst CBN probe
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Kuda Bank, Moniepoint, OPay, and Palmpay have temporarily halted new customer account openings following a directive from the…
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Investment downturn hits African startups in Q1 2024
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The African startup ecosystem has faced a significant downturn in investment inflows, particularly in Nigeria, which has seen…
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