The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) has announced that it will help fund the development of an affordable, alternative internet solution for low-income…
Egypt fintech secures $18.5-million in series funding round
Cairo-based fintech startup Paymob has secured $15-million in a Series A funding round led by Global Ventures, the UAE-based venture capital firm with participation…
A bank in every pocket [Opinion]
Confidence in African digital payment solutions is essential to minimising fraud and corruption while improving the free flow of funds to boost business and…
SA fintech breaks the $2.5-billion disbursement mark in Africa and Asia
South African founded fintech startup, JUMO has dispersed over $2.5-billion in credit across six markets in Africa and Asia. JUMO disperses more than $2.5…
Local AI fintech startup secures $1.6-million investment
Johannesburg-based AI fintech startup, FinChatBot has secured $1.6-million from Saviu Ventures, a French investment holding company that focuses on African startups; Mauritius-based Compass Venture Capital and…
