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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…
Audiomack Celebrates 5 Years in Africa
Audiomack is marking five transformative years in Africa, having launched its first office in Nigeria in 2019. The…