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5 Payment Apps For Sending Cross Border Payments In Africa
Sending money to friends and loved ones abroad used to be a chore. Thanks to fintech, cross-border payments…
Meta Shuts Down Its Express Wi-Fi Program
Meta is reportedly shutting down its Express Wi-Fi program after 5 years in operation. The Express Wi-Fi program…
Stitch To Host Fintech Startup Showcase On February 25, 2022
Stitch, a fintech company that helps users accept payments and access data from African financial accounts, will be having an upcoming early-stage…
Zeepay Expands Into Ethiopia As It Enters Into Partnership with Ethiotel
Zeepay Ghana has announced its partnership with Telebirr, a mobile money service that is owned and launched by…
Africa’s Creative Digital Economy
On 12th January 2022, Warner Music Group (WMG) announced their majority acquisition of Africori – the first major…
NCA Directs Mobile Service Providers To Desist Sending “Spam” To Consumers
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has sent out a directive to mobile network operators value added service providers,…
US Stock Investment App Bamboo Raises $15 Million In Series A Round
Bamboo, a US Stock investment app, has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round. U.S.-based Greycroft…
Crypto Crime Drops Against Rising Global Illicit Financial Transactions
Reported fraud across the financial services industry in Africa has spiked however, Eva Crouwel, head of financial crime…
Uber Lowers Service Fees For Its Drivers To 20%
Uber, the ride-hailing service, has reportedly lowered the commission fee for its drivers. In a new blog post…
TLcom Secures First Close of $150 Million Pan-African Tech Fund
TLcom, the Africa-focused venture capital firm, has today announced a first close of $70mn for its $150mn Africa-focused…