Google has announced the completion of its acquisition of wearable company Fitbit. The announcement was made by Google Senior Vice President, Devices & Services…
Free business training initiative launches for SA informal micro-enterprises
A reported 9000 micro-enterprises in South Africa will be provided with free business and financial training. Established by Mastercard Centre for Inclusive Growth in…
Standard Bank’s SimplyBlu platform to make it easier for small firms in SA to trade online
Standard Bank earlier this week launched SimplyBlu, a platform that makes it easier for small businesses to trade online. The bank claims that the solution,…
Mastercard expands its Engage programme to include Kenyan, Nigerian fintechs
Global payments tech firm Mastercard has expanded its Mastercard Engage programme to target Kenyan and Nigerian fintechs. The platform, which was launched in 2017,…
US-based Nigerian fintech Flutterwave closes $10m Series-A extension round
US-based Nigerian fintech startup Flutterwave has closed a $10-million Series-A extension round bringing the total amount the startup has raised since its launch two…
