In an interview with AfricaBusiness.com, Michael Rothe, co-founder of Flow Global and a Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech semi-finalist, discusses his team’s mission to revolutionize cross-border payments through innovative technology.
Tag: FinTech
Transforming Global Trade: Ola Oyetayo of Verto on Unlocking Financial Inclusion for Small Businesses
In this insightful interview, Ola Oyetayo, CEO of Verto, discusses the future of global trade and the crucial role financial inclusion plays in empowering small businesses worldwide. Oyetayo explores the challenges that small businesses face in accessing global markets and financial services, and how Verto’s innovative solutions are helping to bridge these gaps. With a focus on technology and collaboration, the conversation highlights key strategies for unlocking financial opportunities for businesses across the globe, particularly in emerging markets. As small businesses are vital to the global economy, this interview offers valuable insights into how financial inclusion can drive growth, foster innovation, and create new opportunities for entrepreneurs in a rapidly evolving trade landscape.
Driving Financial Inclusion in Nigeria: Adeshina Adewumi of Trade Lenda on Empowering Small Businesses
Discover how Adeshina Adewumi, CEO of Trade Lenda, is driving financial inclusion in Nigeria by empowering small businesses with innovative lending solutions. Learn about his journey, challenges, and impact on economic growth.
Mukuru launches mobile wallet in Zimbabwe to bolster financial inclusion
This is the first development since Mukuru was awarded a deposit taking license in the country
Juicyway Unveils $3M Pre-Seed Funding to Transform Cross-Border Payments for Africans
P1 Ventures supports startup launching efficient currency exchange platform using stablecoin technology, enabling individuals and businesses to fully engage in the global economy.
Digitisation as Africa’s Great Equaliser in Financial Services
Access to financial services in Africa had for decades been defined by disparities—between rural and urban areas, between men and women, between small businesses and larger enterprises. It meant that millions, especially the continent’s most vulnerable populations, were excluded from the formal economy, curbing entrepreneurship, restricting access to credit, and stifling upward financial mobility for far too long.
Ecentric Wins Fintech Innovation of the Year at 2024 Africa Tech Festival Awards
Ecentric, a leading omnichannel payments provider, and its partners were awarded Fintech Innovation of the Year at the 2024 Africa Tech Festival for their pioneering […]
THE RISE OF FINTECH INNOVATION IN SA: GOING BEYOND PAYMENTS TO TRANSFORM ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STARTUPS
The piece, “The Rise of Fintech Innovation in SA: Going Beyond Payments to Transform Access and Opportunities for Startups,” discusses how fintech solutions have revolutionized how these businesses operate, providing access to affordable financial services, business management tools, and support.
This article offers valuable insights into the growing fintech ecosystem in South Africa and its potential to drive economic growth.
Happy Pay, SA fintech, raises $1.8M to reduce the cost of consumer credit to zero
Happy Pay raises $1.8 million pre-seed round and secures inaugural debt facility as it accelerates its mission of bringing the cost of consumer credit to zero for South Africans.
Fintechs need to overcome regulatory barriers that limit access to financial services for underserved communities
Nikki Kettles, Licences and Payments Regulation Executive at Mukuru, discusses how regulatory barriers often limit fintech innovation and hinder access to financial services for these communities. She highlights the importance of collaboration between fintechs and regulators in overcoming barriers to innovation and expanding access to financial services for underserved communities. Mukuru’s success in holding 49 licenses across 15 countries underscores its deep commitment to working closely with regulators while expanding financial access.