Elon Musk’s Starlink wants to beam fast internet across South Africa, but the satellite internet giant is hitting turbulence. Despite growing local demand and…
Paycode on winning streak with 4th accolade in 10 months
Biometric identity and digital payments fintech Paycode has been selected as one of the top 4 finalists in the Women’s World Banking Fintech Innovation…
Healthtech can learn from Africa’s fintech revolution
Founders Factory Africa chief executive Bongani Sithole looks at what the healthtech industry can learn from Africa’s fintech revolution. Covid-19 had a profound impact…
Rise of wealthtech: Boomers lead fintech wave
The use of finance apps jumped by almost two-thirds in 2022 – with boomers the fastest growing demographic. This is according to new data…
Blockchain to rebuild African financial system, says Putter
Africa has an enormous cash and informal trade economy, however, at the root of many challenges that Africa currently faces is financial exclusion. An…