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Nigerian Fintech Billboxx Secures $1.6M Pre-Seed to Solve SME Cash Flow Woes
Nigerian fintech Billboxx has raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed round to scale operations, expand product offerings, and…
Flutterwave Makes Fast Company’s “Brands That Matter” List
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, has been named to Fast Company’s Brands That Matter list for 2024…
Uber South Africa Ramps Up Its EV strategy for Green Growth
Uber South Africa is doubling down on its push toward sustainability, integrating electric vehicles (EVs) and e-bikes into…
Ghana FinTech and Payments Association Congratulates President-Elect John Mahama
The Ghana FinTech and Payments Association (GFPA) has hailed H.E. John Dramani Mahama’s election victory as a pivotal…
Wimbart Expands to Africa with New Hires in Nairobi and Lagos
Wimbart, an award-winning UK-based PR agency specializing in Africa’s business and tech sectors, has made two strategic hires:…
Standard Chartered Eyes Potential Exit from Retail Banking in Botswana, Zambia, and Uganda
Standard Chartered is considering divesting its wealth management and retail banking units in Botswana, Zambia, and Uganda as…
Taptap Send Resumes Money Transfers to Ghana after Regulatory Suspension
Taptap Send, a notable player in cross-border remittances, has restored its service to Ghana following its suspension by…
Zimi Raises $2 Million in Seed Round to Simplify Cross-Border Commerce
Zimi, an e-commerce startup has raised $2 million in its seed round. The startup aims to simplify cross-border…
OpenAI Launches Sora, a Video Generation Tool for ChatGPT Plus and Pro Users
OpenAI’s long-awaited video generation model, Sora, is now available for public use after an early preview earlier this…
Seedstars Africa Ventures secures $42 Million for Early-Stage Startups
Seedstars Africa Ventures I, an Africa-focused venture capital fund, announced a first close of $42 million, with contributions…