As interest rates remain stable against the backdrop of a challenging economic climate, banks are being pushed to innovate and offer more competitive home loan […]
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TLcom Closes Africa’s Largest Early-Stage VC Fund at $154 Million
Africa’s Leading Early-Stage VC Surpasses Target for Its Second Fund, TIDE Africa II, Focused on Seed & Series A Companies
Fintechs are aiding financial inclusion across sub-Saharan Africa
Fintechs are driving financial inclusion in sub-Saharan Africa by providing safer and more affordable solutions for cross-border remittances, reducing costs by 50% in the past decade. These fintechs are enabling people to join the formal economy and access a range of financial services, contributing to lasting financial inclusion in the region.
Payment fraud – top five scams to look out for
The truth is, all businesses are at risk of being scammed at some point, and just one incident can cost a company millions of Rand. […]
Salaam Somali Bank to distribute $4million to Somalia’s best and brightest young entrepreneurs
Salaam Somali Bank has announced that $4 million has been earmarked for Somali entrepreneurs between 2022 and 2024 to ‘kick-start’ economic growth in the Somalia […]
2021: The year of the online payment
As the world moved indoors two years ago, the online payment space flourished. These are the biggest developments in 2021, and a brief look ahead. […]
Friday@Noon on Financial Services in Africa: 2018
by Johan Burger The NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies publishes a weekly newsletter on issues relevant to Africa. This paper is based on issues addressed […]
Friday@Noon on the Horn of Africa: 2018
by Johan Burger The NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies publishes a weekly newsletter on issues relevant to Africa. This paper is based on issues addressed […]