AI is disrupting education. But despite what the headlines (and some ChatGPT horror stories) might suggest, South African teachers aren’t being replaced — they’re…
South African agri-fintech HelloChoice secures investment from Standard Bank
South African agri-fintech startup HelloChoice has finalised a major investment from Standard Bank following several partnerships. The 25% equity deal with the bank will…
Nigerian tech startup Kuda secures $55-million in Series B funding
Kuda, a digital bank that operates in Nigeria has secured $55-million in a Series B funding led by an undisclosed investor. In a social…
Local fintech specialist launches girls in STEM programme
Johannesburg-based fintech specialist e4 has launched a Girls in STEM programme to help young girls in underprivileged areas with the educational support and insight…
African fintech pawaPay secures $9-million
African fintech pawaPay has secured $9-million in a seed funding round co-led by MSA and UK-based investment fund 88mph, with participation from Vunani Capital, Kepple Ventures and Zagadat Capital. pawapay has secured…