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GCB Bank and Visa Launch Premium Cards for High-Value Customers
GCB Bank, Ghana’s largest commercial bank, has partnered with Visa to introduce the GCB Visa Infinite and Visa…
Jumia Adds PalmPay as Payment Option to Its Platform in Nigeria
PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading mobile wallet, has partnered with Jumia, Africa’s top e-commerce platform, to enhance the continent’s digital…
Bboxx Launches Affordable EV Insurance for Rwandan Motorbike Riders
Bboxx, a data-driven super platform, has launched its first insurance product, Bboxx Protect, targeting electric motorbike (EV) riders…
Cassava Technologies Secures $90M Equity Injection, Refinances Debt, and Completes Reorganization
Cassava Technologies, a global tech company of African heritage, has achieved three major milestones to fuel its growth:…
Tyme Group Hits Unicorn Status with $250M Series D Raise Led by Nubank
Tyme Group, a South African-born fintech with operations in Africa and the Philippines, has secured $250 million in…
Bamboo Becomes First Nigerian Fintech to Acquire U.S. Broker-Dealer License
Nigerian fintech Bamboo has made history by becoming the first financial organization from Nigeria to acquire a U.S.…
Juicyway Emerges from Stealth with $3M Pre-Seed to Revolutionize Cross-Border Payments
Juicyway, a payment startup leveraging stablecoin technology, has officially launched out of stealth mode, announcing a $3M pre-seed…
President Elect Mahama Considering Ato Forson to Serve as Finance Minister
Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama is considering Cassiel Ato Forson, an accountant and seasoned lawmaker, to serve as the…
Rwanda Makes Official Bid to Host Formula 1 Grand Prix
President Paul Kagame announced Rwanda’s ambition to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, marking a significant move to…
WhatsApp Adds New Video Calling Features
WhatsApp has introduced new features aimed at making it a stronger contender against platforms like Google Meet and…