Finance and Fintech
Delving into different varied fintech innovations that are reshaping banking, investments, and payments globally.
- News
CBK to Lift Moratorium on Licensing New Commercial Banks in Kenya from July 1, 2025
CBK to lift banking moratorium in July 2025 with new KES 10B capital rule, opening doors to digital-first banks.
- Opinion
Why Microlenders in South Africa Are Under Regulatory Spotlight
South African microlenders face rising regulatory pressure under FICA and NCA; technology offers efficient solutions for compliance and risk management.
- News
TCB Joins Stanbic Bank on Ramani’s Financial Marketplace to Boost SMB Access to Credit in Tanzania
Ramani partners with Tanzania Commercial Bank to expand SMB financing via its digital marketplace, surpassing $210M in loans.
- Interesting Reads
Lipa Later’s Stunning Fall Into Administration Exposes Deeper Fintech Fragility in Kenya
Lipa Later enters administration despite recent growth, exposing deeper issues in Kenya’s fintech ecosystem and startup sustainability under economic pressure.
- News
Africa’s Digital Payments Market to Hit $1.5 Trillion by 2030, Mastercard-Backed Report Reveals
Africa’s digital payments could reach $1.5T by 2030. Here’s how Mastercard plans to support that growth.
- News
Kenyans Lead in Scam Exposure as Visa Finds 97% Now Take Steps to Secure Digital Payments
Visa’s Stay Secure 2025 Study reveals that 97% of CEMEA consumers are taking security precautions as digital payments grow. Kenya…
- Startups
Alitheia Capital and Goodwell Investments Exit Baobab Nigeria, Highlighting the Future of African Finance
Alitheia Capital and Goodwell Investments exit Baobab Nigeria after 12 years, marking significant growth in financial inclusion and microfinance expansion.
- Opinion
Tech-Powered Investment: A Comprehensive Analysis of Stock, Indices and Crypto Trading in Kenya
Kenya’s financial trading evolves through digital platforms, AI tools, mobile banking, blockchain, and regulatory frameworks, boosting stock, indices, and cryptocurrency…
- International
UK Fintech Lenkie Secures £49 Million Series A to Expand Transaction-Based SME Financing
Lenkie secures £49 million Series A to transform SME financing with payables funding, addressing the UK’s £22 billion funding gap.…
- News
MTN MoMo Uganda Partners with Mastercard to Launch Virtual Card
MTN MoMo Uganda has launched the Virtual Card by MoMo, enabling secure online payments for Ugandans directly from their mobile…
- Startups
Gozem Raises $30M in Series B Funding to Transform Mobility and Fintech in Africa
Gozem secures $30M to expand its Super App, enhance mobility, e-commerce, and fintech services across Francophone Africa, driving digital transformation.
- Startups
Tether Leads $10M Investment in MANSA to Solve Liquidity Gaps in Global Transactions
MANSA secures $10M funding led by Tether to expand stablecoin-based liquidity solutions, enhancing cross-border payments in emerging markets.
- International
Ethiopia Partners with ATIDI to Secure Financing for Clean Energy Projects
Ethiopia partners with ATIDI to secure renewable energy investments, ensuring payment security, boosting investor confidence, and accelerating clean energy expansion.
- Startups
Inside Intreensic: The New Payments Training Hub Shaping Africa’s Fintech Future
Intreensic launches to bridge Africa’s payments skills gap, offering structured fintech education, global certifications, and industry consulting. Learn how this…
- International
Mastercard, Accion, and Dashen Bank Join Forces to Bridge Ethiopia’s $4.2 Billion MSME Financing Gap
Dashen Bank, Accion, and Mastercard launch an innovation hub to enhance digital banking and financial inclusion for Ethiopian MSMEs, focusing…
