Health Partnership Payment

Nedbank’s ‘Tap-on-phone’ – a first in Africa – Empowers SMMEs With Safe and Secure Contactless Payments

At the height of the global Covid-19 pandemic, Nedbank became the first bank to offer small, medium and micro enterprises

Ecommerce Jumia Women

International Women’s Day: Celebrating Jumia ‘Sheroes’

Observed every March 8th, International Women’s Day is a global celebration of social, cultural and political achievements of women while

Banking Fintech Payment

Access Bank Launches SwiftPay to Boost Digital Payments For SMEs

In a the bid to boost the facilitation of payments between SME and retail customers in the digital space, Access Bank Plc

Funding Investment Startup Venture Capital

Flutterwave Secures $170m Series C Investment As it Hits Over $1 bn Valuation

Flutterwave, an Africa-focused payments company, has announced that it has secured $170 million series C funding from a leading group of

Bolt
Funding Investment Ride-hailing

IFC Invests €20m in Bolt to Expand Mobility Solutions and Facilitate More Inclusive Transport in Emerging Markets

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is investing in the global mobility platform Bolt to help expand access

Event

Ground-breaking Speaker Line-up Announced For 6th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit

In the wake of a tumultuous period in history, many are reflecting on lessons learnt in 2020, while seeking guidance

Tyme
News

South African Digital Bank, TymeBank Secures $109m Investment

South African digital bank TymeBank has secured an investment amounting to $109 million, attracting new investors from the UK and

Startup
Funding Venture Capital

HAVAÍC Expects Bumper Year For African Tech Startups

As one of South Africa’s most active Venture Capital investors, HAVAÍC says 2020 saw the commercial adoption of technology increase at unprecedented

Anzisha Prize
Entrepreneurship

Apply: 2021 Anzisha Prize For Young African Entrepreneurs

The Anzisha Prize has launched the 2021 call for young entrepreneurs between, 15 and 22. Applications for the latest cohort

ThankUCash
Entrepreneurship Funding Investment Startup

Connected Analytics (ThankUCash) Secures 7-Figure Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Operations

Connected Analytics, the parent company of ThankUCash, has announced that it has secured a 7-figure pre-series A funding led by