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…
Peach Payments Secures US$30M Funding Deal
Baobab Payments GmbH, trading as Peach Payments, has successfully concluded a €29 million / US$30 million funding round. This round, which was initially announced…
Nigerian Edmund Olotu’s TechAdvance raises $1m from Bahrain investor
Lagos-based payments infrastructure firm TechAdvance has secured $1-million in funding from Bahrain’s Lamar Holding. TechAdvance was founded in 2009 by CEO Edmund Olotu (pictured above) and…
Want funding for your fintech? Try the Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator
If your fintech startup is looking for funding, you might want to apply to the Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator. The six-month virtual accelerator programme is open…
Move to full digital payments could net Joburg over $3bn in benefits a year
Businesses, consumers and authorities in the city of Johannesburg could gain $3.4-billion in net benefits by moving 100% of financial transactions conducted in the city…
