African fintech is emerging as a high-impact investment opportunity, fueling economic growth across healthcare, education, agriculture, and climate resilience. Between 2015 and 2022, African tech firms receiving funding grew sevenfold, with fintech leading the way and producing eight of the continent’s nine unicorns. By enabling access to mobile finance, microloans, and innovative payment solutions, fintech creates ripple effects that strengthen infrastructure, support smallholder farmers, expand low-cost healthcare, and transform education. Investing in African fintech is not only a smart financial decision but also a catalyst for long-term socio-economic development and climate resilience.
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Urban2063 Launches The Unstoppable Force Report: A Rallying Call for Africa’s Urban Future
Urban2063, a coalition of 13 leading African and global institutions led by the African Centre for Cities at the University of Cape Town, has launched “The Unstoppable Force” — a groundbreaking Cityscapes Magazine Special Report that reimagines Africa’s urban future. Anchored in the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the report delivers a bold call to action for transforming African cities into engines of inclusive growth, resilience, and justice. Featuring insights from top policymakers, activists, and scholars, it charts a roadmap to harness urbanisation as a powerful force for the continent’s sustainable development.