African Startup Builds Investor Data Platform to Strengthen Fundraising Transparency
African founders seeking investment are increasingly turning to digital tools designed to improve how they communicate ...
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Egypt Strengthens AI Driven Fintech and Cloud Ecosystem as Digital Finance Investment Accelerates
Egypt is reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading digital economy markets through a combination ...
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South African startups deliver stronger returns as venture capital ecosystem matures, report says
South Africa’s venture capital ecosystem is showing signs of increased maturity, with new research indicating that ...
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Airtel Africa’s Mobile Revenue Rises 22% to US$607 Million on Data Growth
Airtel Africa’s mobile services business recorded significant growth in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, supported ...
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Pepkor targets 1.8 million customers with 2027 bank launch
Pepkor is preparing to enter South Africa’s competitive financial services sector, with plans to launch a ...
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Lupiya Extends Series A to US$11.25 Million to Deepen Financial Inclusion in Zambia
Zambian digital bank Lupiya has extended its Series A funding round to US$11.25 million, strengthening its ...
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African Payments Innovator NALA Secures Key Licences from the Bank of Uganda
African payments company NALA has received both the Payment Service Provider (PSP) and Payment System Operator ...
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Africa’s Most Promising Startups to Watch in 2026
Africa’s technology ecosystem is entering a decisive moment in 2025, marked by the rise of ventures ...
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South Africa Legislative and Industry Developments: November 2025
The landscape of South Africa’s financial and regulatory sectors in late 2025 reveals a society negotiating ...
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Why 70% of African Startups Fail Within Their First Five Years
In the first months of 2025, Joovlin, a Nigerian financial technology company created to streamline payments ...
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