Umba
Fintech Funding Investment

African Digital Bank Startup, Umba Secures $2M Seed Funding

Umba, an African digital bank that offers free bank accounts and financial services to customers, has raised a $2 million

LifeBank
Awards Health

LifeBank Founder Temie Giwa-Tubosun Wins 2020 Global Citizen Prize for Business Leader

Temie Giwa-Tubosun, the founder of LifeBank has been named the winner of the 2020 Global Citizen Prize for Business Leader. Giwa-Tubosun

Vazi Leagl
Competition Startup Technology

Vazi Legal Launches Unhacked, a Pitch Competition For Africa-focused Tech Startups

Unhacked is a pitch competition where African-focused technology startups pitch their companies for a chance to emerge as winners. Vazi

SIM
Government RegTech

How to Link Your Phone Number With Your NIN

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been given a directive to disconnect all lines that are not linked to the

Mastercard
Cyber security Ecommerce Internet Tech Tips

Top Tips for Online Shopping This Festive Season-Mastercard

COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on all aspects of our lives. As people adopt and adhere to social

Ukheshe
Financial Inclusion Fintech

Closing the Digital Divide Reaches Urgent Levels as Covid-19 Leaves Devastation in its Wake

There is a growing appreciation of financial inclusion and its role in economic development. Tied closely to this is the

Leep Africa
Internet Ride-hailing

Leep Africa Partners With Bolt, Minibuses to Provide Free Internet to Drivers and Riders in SA

Leep Africa, a Johannesburg-based South African company, has developed the world’s first Internet of Things (IoT) mobile hotspot network. Its

Paxful
Cryptocurrency Partnership

Paxful Announces Strategic Partnership With BitLipa

Paxful has partnered with BitLipa, a Kenyan borderless peer-to-peer remittance network, expanding its variety of over 300 payment methods on the platform.

Opera
Internet Technology

Opera Restates Commitment to Africa As it Continues to Bridge the Digital Divide on the Continent

Africa is a key focus for Opera and we believe there is significant growth ahead. The region is the fastest-growing

SIM
Government RegTech Telecom

Here is Why Nigerians Can no Longer Register New SIM Cards

Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to embark