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Ecommerce
Ecommerce Report

Women Can Add $14.57 Billion to E-Commerce in Africa: IFC Research

Africa’s e-commerce market could grow by more than $14.5 billion between 2025-2030, according to an IFC report published today. The

d.light
Funding Investment Renewable Energy Startup

Solar Energy Startup, D.light Secures $10m in Equity Financing From Proparco

D.light, a leading innovator of solar energy products, has raised US$10 million in equity financing from Proparco.  This latest funding

Mastercard
Appointment

Mastercard Appoints Victor Ndlovu as Director, Country Business Development Lead, East Africa

Mastercard has announced the appointment of Victor Ndlovu as Director, Country Business Development Lead, East Africa. Victor is a seasoned

LifeQ
Funding Health Investment Venture Capital

SA’s E-health Company LifeQ Secures $47m Investment

LifeQ, the South African e-health company, has announced it has secured $47 million from top investors around the world. LifeQ co-founders Laurence Olivier,

Ukheshe
Interview

Meet Clayton Hayward, Serial Entrepreneur Leveraging Ukheshe to Reach Financially Underserved Market

Ukheshe, the South African fintech startup, is on topflight mode. It keeps innovating and expanding its services to the financially

Termii
Business

In Less Than 2 Months After Raising $1.4m, Termii Expands to Ivory Coast

Termii has expanded to Ivory Coast in less than 2 months after raising $1.4 Million in seed funds. 50% of

CBN
Cryptocurrency Government Regulation

CBN Governor Says Cryptocurrency Will Have a Place in Nigeria

Despite his concerns and reservations about cryptocurrency, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele has assured Nigerians that

Kuda
Fintech Payment

Kuda Microfinance Bank Passes One Million Customer Base

Kuda Technologies, a digital-led bank, recently revealed that its Nigeria subsidiary – Kuda Microfinance Bank – has amassed over one

Mastercard
Fintech Partnership

Mastercard and Telda Launch Egypt’s First of its Kind Money App

Mastercard has announced a partnership with Telda, Egypt’s first-of-its-kind payment app. This partnership is set to promote the country’s digital

CBN
Fintech Regulation

Top Nigerian Fintechs to Pay ₦2bn Licensing Fee to CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released new capital requirements for fintechs in Nigeria. In a publication on its website, titled