Mauritius
Innovation Technology

Mauritius Leads ‘Africa’s Big Four’ in Global Innovation Index 2021

Mauritius has been named the most innovative country in Africa in the latest Global Innovation Index (GII 2021) published by

Mastercard
Partnership Payment

Mastercard, Paycode Partner to Boost Access to Financial Services For Remote Communities Across Africa

Mastercard has partnered with African fintech and Start Path company Paycode to provide both company’s offerings on one biometric smart card that

Flutterwave
Mobile Money Partnership Payment

MTN Group Announces New Mobile Money Partnership With Flutterwave Across Africa

MTN has announced a mobile money partnership with Flutterwave. This partnership will allow businesses integrating Flutterwave in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire,

Wave
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Senegal-based Wave Becomes Francophone Africa 1st Unicorn After Raising $200m Funding

Wave, the U.S., and Senegal-based mobile money startup, has become the first unicorn in francophone Africa after raising $200 million

Autochek
Acquisition Automobile

Autochek Expands Further into African Market With Acquisition of Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda

Autochek, the Nigerian cars marketplace, and ROAM Africa have entered into an agreement for Autochek to acquire automotive marketplaces Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda,

LoftyInc
Venture Capital

Pan African VC Firm, LoftyInc Capital Announces $5.5m First Close For its New $10m Fund

LoftyInc Capital, a pan-African Venture Capital firm, has announced a $5,5 million first close for its $10 million third fund

Fintech Technology Training Women

South African Fintech Specialist, e4 Announces Girls in STEM Programme

Fintech specialist, e4 has launched a Girls in STEM programme to provide girls in underprivileged areas with the support they

Feature

Can Africa Fund its Way Out of Poverty? By Nelson T. Ajulo, PhD

The narrative of Africa is nothing but positive. From time immemorial, Africa has been battling with all sorts of labels.

Health Partnership Ride-hailing

Uber Partners With Mastercard and The Department of Health to Provide Free Rides and Accelerate Vaccinations in South Africa

As South Africa ramps up its vaccination programme to increase access to Covid-19 vaccines for all eligible people aged 18

Pngme
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

African Financial Data Platform Pngme Raises $15m by Octopus Ventures

Pngme, an African financial data platform, has raised $15 million led by Octopus Ventures led the Series A round, with