Adrian Pillay, VP of Middle East & Africa at Provenir Fintech in Africa is coming into its own. According to KPMG data, there was a record $1.6 billion in fintech investment across the continent in 2021, across 153 deals, and at two times the value of 2020, which hit US$800M. From East to West and […]
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Fintech Africa
Inaugural Global Money Transfer Index surveys 30,600 consumers in 20 countries across the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific; Index voices consumers’ international money transfer preferences for today and tomorrow as they navigate global headwinds. As global populations navigate macroeconomic headwinds, consumers expect remittances to play an even stronger role in their current and future […]
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division for the world’s largest e-commerce retailer, Amazon, continues to strengthen its footprint in Africa with a call-for-applications from early-stage startups to join their inaugural edition of the AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator. This program is hosted by AWS’ globally-recognized Startup Loft Accelerator, but unlike other cohorts, this edition […]
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Omnisient Wins Most Innovative Financial Inclusion Technology Award for Enabling Credit Access to the Unbanked in Africa
Omnisient, the South African FinTech that uses advanced analytics to enable the rapid discovery and monetization of data for financial inclusion, has won the Most Innovative Financial Inclusion Technology of the Year at the Africa Bank 4.0 Awards 2023. The award ceremony, held in Nairobi, Kenya, recognizes companies and individuals that have made a significant […]
The adage ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ is apt for enterprises considering expansion into new African markets. Anthony Karingi, Vice President of Business Development – East Africa at leading fintech enablement partner Ukheshe, says the company is taking a collaborative approach to its regional expansion strategy – and is already reaping the benefits. “As […]
Blockchain Africa is the continent’s biggest gathering of Web3 expertise and the crypto curious and it’s coming to Sandton on 16 and 17 March 2023 A Web3 wave comes to African shores next week and the continent is perfectly positioned to rise on this tide of innovation in ingenuity. The 9th annual Blockchain Africa Conference gathers together […]
ImaliPay, a leading fintech-as-a-service provider, has signed a major deal with 3rd Party e-commerce fulfillment solution Renda (1st March 2023). The partnership will support businesses across Africa by simplifying and streamlining the process of order fulfillment for Enterprise and Medium-sized businesses across Africa, starting with Nigeria. The two companies will provide key services to ambitious businesses, making it easier […]
In the second half of 2022, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced it has its sights set on stricter regulations for the South African payments ecosystem “to ensure financial stability in a world of increasingly innovative and disruptive technology”. Though some new fintech players winced at the thought, it is a necessary move if […]
The music industry is always at the forefront of the latest trends, so it should be no surprise that NFTs have been embraced by many artists and fans already. If you’re an artist, you might have been thinking about creating NFTs for your fans, or it might not have crossed your mind. This article has […]
Fintech, Nigeria News
Why the promise of a cashless society is key to unlocking the Nigerian commerce growth opportunity
By Justin Floyd, CEO of open commerce platform, Redcloud Cash is a uniquely expensive and inconvenient way to do business. However, shifting to a world of cashless payments is easier said than done, as many policymakers have discovered to their cost. The Nigerian Government is taking unprecedented steps to reduce the economic reliance on cash and […]