After implementing new policies surrounding manipulated media on its platform earlier this month, Twitter is now reportedly testing labels for misinformation from public figures…
10 ways Africa’s fintech sector boomed in 2019
Fintech remains one of the hottest tech verticals in Africa. This year saw African fintech startups based on the continent raise over $53-million in…
LulaLend looking to access R500m in debt funding following latest raise [Q&A]
SA fintech startup Lulalend has had access to over R150-million in debt funding since launching in 2014 and is on track to access another R500-million off…
PayFast’s 30k merchants can now accept bitcoin as online payment
Starting today, one of South Africa’s most popular online payment service, PayFast, is enabling sellers using its services to easily start accepting bitcoin payments…
Exclusive: Major int’l VC stealthily buying into SA eCommerce sites
A major US$3.5-billion New York-based hedge fund headed by investor Lee Fixel has been quietly buying up some major eCommerce properties in South Africa…
