Finance and Fintech
Delving into different varied fintech innovations that are reshaping banking, investments, and payments globally.
- News
IFC becomes Equity’s second-largest shareholder
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to become Equity Bank's second-largest shareholder after purchasing Britam’s stake
- Startups
FSD Africa invests £3 Million in Kenya’s IMFact Quick Finance Company
FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), the investing arm of FSD Africa, has announced a £3m investment into IMFact.
- Startups
Trove Finance Share Dealing App wins 2021 Ecobank Fintech Challenge
Trove Finance’s app enables African-based financial institutions and individuals to buy, sell and trade any publicly traded equity, bond or…
- Startups
Gozem Super App closes $5 Million Series A
Launched in 2018, Gozem began as a single motorcycle-taxi ride-hailing service. It has since expanded to be a Super App…
- Startups
Kenya’s Fintech Asilimia secures $2 Million Pre-seed
Asilimia has built an affordable and easy-to-use digital platform that formalises payments, revenue collection and accounting for business owners, making…
- Startups
Autochek secures $13.1M Seed Funding led by TLcom Capital and 4DX Ventures
Autochek has announced they've secured $13.1 Million in seed funding led by TLCom and 4DX Ventures.
- Startups
Wapi Pay issues statement as Kepple Africa relinquishes its investments in the Startup
Kepple Africa Ventures has said it has relinquished its investment in Wapi Pay.
- Announcements
Kenya set to host Africa Digital Finance Summit in February 2022
Kenya is set to host the 2nd annual Africa Digital Finance Summit (ADFS) on 22nd – 24th February, 2022
- News
FinTech Apps have enjoyed huge growth in Africa in the last two years
According to the report, Financial Technology (FinTech) apps are in high demand, experiencing a 132% leap globally in downloads in…
- Startups
Kwara among Top Startups joining the Norrsken Impact Accelerator Program
Kenyan fin-tech startup Kwara will be participating in the Norrsken Impact Accelerator in Europe’s unicorn capital: Stockholm, Sweden.
- Announcements
Shelter Afrique to develop housing units for South Sudan Defense Forces
The MOU was signed in Nairobi by Shelter Afrique Chief Executive Officer Andrew Chimphondah and Triangle Real Estate Chief Executive…
- Opinion
How Technology can Drive Equality
Technology is more prevalent and influential in some parts of the world than in others. It’s often maligned as a…
- Opinion
‘OverHere’ allows you to buy now, pay later while using device
'OverHere' allows you to buy now, pay later while using device should you trust them? What data do they want…
- News
Huawei partners with Kenya Bankers Association to foster Financial Inclusion
Huawei Kenya has today announced the signing of a an agreement with the Kenyan Bankers Association (KBA) that will seek…
