Tag: Africa
Ripple partners with Chipper Cash to drive crypto payments in Africa
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On Thursday, Ripple, a leading blockchain payments company, announced a partnership with African fintech giant Chipper Cash to…
Zap Africa and Paystack clash over trademarked name ‘Zap’
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A heated naming dispute has erupted between Paystack, one of Africa’s leading fintech companies, and Zap Africa, a…
Egypt’s central bank hosts Tanzanian delegation to boost cybersecurity cooperation in Africa
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Egypt is strengthening cybersecurity cooperation with African nations, as the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) recently hosted a…
Forbes names 2025 Fintech 50: MENA’s fastest-growing digital financial companies recognised
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Forbes Middle East on Friday released its annual Fintech 50 list for 2025, honouring the top innovators in…
Niger Republic approves five-year licence to Starlink, becoming the 20th African nation to embrace the service
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The military government of Niger has granted SpaceX a five-year licence to offer high-speed connectivity through its Low-Earth…
15th Orange Social Venture Prize opens applications for high-impact entrepreneurs
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The 15th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) in Africa and the Middle East is now…
Orange Social Venture Prize applications now open to entrepreneurs in Cameroon, Mali, others
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The Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) has officially launched its 15th edition, inviting entrepreneurs from 17 countries across…
38 African startups raise over $119 million in February, fintech and logistics record largest investments
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A Tuesday report by Big Deal revealed that African startups raised more than $119 million in February 2025,…
Equator fund targets early-stage climate startups in Africa
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On Tuesday, Equator, a venture capital firm focused on climate technology in Sub-Saharan Africa, announced the final close…
Klaim raises $26 million to boost healthcare providers’ cash flow across the MENA region
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Klaim, a pioneering healthcare payment acceleration company, raised $26 million to grow its AI-driven healthcare payment solutions across…
