Tag: Fintech
Chipper Cash to acquire Zambian Zoona
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Zoona Transactions, a Zambian fintech company that helps people pay across borders in Africa, has been purchased by…
IFC to fund startups in Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is the private sector arm of the World Bank, announced that it…
Paystack secures PSP license in Kenya
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has given Paystack, a Nigerian financial technology company that was bought by…
Quona Capital Group secures $332 million for financial inclusion investments
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Quona Capital, a venture firm, raises $332m fund for financial inclusion investments in emerging markets; they discovered that…
WafR Secures $120,000 In Seed Round
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Morocco-based WafR, a fintech business, secures $120,000 in a seed round from First Circle Capital. Due to this funding,…
Kuda’s Remittance Product Hits The U.K.
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Kuda, a London-based startup that operates in Nigeria and challenges incumbents with a mobile-first and personalised set of…
Yassir pulls in $150M for its super app
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Yassir, an African super app platform that provides on-demand services including ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and payments,…
Nigerian fintech Payhippo acquires Maritime Microfinance Bank
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Maritime Microfinance Bank (MFB) was recently purchased by Payhippo, a financial institution that specializes in savings, demand deposits,…
Trive South Africa Begins Clients Enrollments
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New investment firm Trive South Africa announced that it has begun enrolling customers. Trive South Africa (PTY) Ltd,…
Opay Legal Counsel To Speak At The Fintech Summit 2022
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The chief legal counsel of Nigerian financial technology giant, Opay, Mr Gbolahan Olayemi, will be among the speakers…
