fintech startups

Tech start-ups: Thrive by thinking differently

Discover the power of innovative decision-making frameworks for tech start-ups and unlock the path to success. Ean Barnard from Finch Technologies has some tips…

Payment company Zip to acquire Johannesburg fintech Payflex

Australian payment company Zip has announced it will acquire South African Buy-Now Pay-Later (BNPL) fintech service PayFlex. The acquisition will see Zip grow the…

Ethical fintech Wahed Invest granted regulatory license in South Africa

Headquartered in New York, Wahed Inc, an ‘ethical and values driven’ investment platform has been given the go-ahead in South Africa. The fintech startup has reportedly…

Greenhouse Lab Founders-backed fintech accelerator cohort 2021 announced

Nigeria-based venture capital firm GreenHouse Capital’s flagship accelerator programme GreenHouse Lab has announced its cohort for 2021. Eight innovative African startups have been selected…

Nigerian fintech Okra secures $3.5-million investment

Lagos-based fintech startup Okra has secured $3.5-million in a seed funding round led by US-based Susa Ventures, with participation from existing investors TLcom Capital, and newly joined Accenture…

Ugandan fintech Numida secures $2.3-million

Uganda-based fintech startup Numida has secured $2.3-million in a seed funding round led by MFS Africa with participation from DRK Foundation, Equilibria Capital, and Segal…

Applications open for Inclusive Fintech Talent Programme

The Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech Programme, managed by BFA Global, has opened applications for its latest internship cohort. Applications for the fintech programme close on 15…

SA fintech group secures $15-million in funding

Joburg-based fintech group Adumo has received $15-million in funding from IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the IFC Financial Institutions Growth…

Innovative South African fintech goes global

Joburg-based fintech startup Ukheshe has announced that it will be expanding its operations globally to the Middle East, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Ukheshe plans…

Egypt fintech secures $1-million investment

Egypt-based fintech startup, Cassbana has secured $1-million in a pre-seed funding round led by Disruptech Ventures, an Egyptian fintech-focused venture capitalist fund along with…

Fund worth R1-million opens for local fintech startups

Imvelo Ventures, a South African venture capital company has launched an R1-million funding opportunity for innovative local fintech startups. Applications for the funding programme…

Absa teams up with fintech startup walletdoc

Absa has partnered with fintech startup walletdoc to make bill payments a more convenient process. Walletdoc, founded by Dan Wagner and Leonard Shenker, is…

Everlytic Launches Cutting-Edge AI Studio with WhatsApp Chatbots for Smarter Communication

Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

Huawei’s All-Optical smart-home showcase unleashes a new era of home connectivity in Africa

Simplicity at scale: The role of leadership in agile transformation

Generative AI: A return to the early Internet’s dawn

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

CHARGE taking EVs off-grid in the North West

eActros 300 and Zimi Charge creates EV win for Bakers

Carlos Tavares exit doesn’t solve Stellantis issues