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M-Pesa Tanzania Launches Direct Payments to China and Uganda
For a merchant in Dar es Salaam’s Kariakoo market, the hardest part of the job has never been finding customers. The real headache has…
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OPay hires Citi, Deutsche, JPMorgan as it prepares for US IPO
The OPay US IPO story shows how scale, profit, and timing now shape African fintech. The company has hired Citi, Deutsche Bank, and JPMorgan…
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Grey Gains Regulatory Approval in Canada Under Federal Payments Framework
Nigerian cross-border payments startup Grey has secured registration as a Payment Service Provider in Canada, marking another significant step in the company’s push to…
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Nigeria Leads Africa’s Solana Developer Surge as SuperteamNG Pumps $162,000 into Q1 Ecosystem
Nigeria has cemented its position as Africa’s dominant force in blockchain development, with new data showing the country now ranks first on the continent…
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Kiwe wins final CBE approval to launch its app and card in Egypt
Kiwe has cleared the last step it needed before launch. The Central Bank of Egypt gave the startup final approval to roll out its…
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Mastercard is scaling up in South Africa as faster payments and fintech deals grow
Mastercard already has deep roots in South Africa. Over the past two years, the company has added local processing infrastructure, prepared the market for…
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The Case Against Calling Every African Money App a “Fintech Revolution”
Somewhere between the tenth “fintech revolution” headline of the year and the fifteenth funding announcement promising to “bank the unbanked,” a reasonable person might…
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What Is a Microfinance Bank Licence and Why Are Nigerian Fintechs Obsessed With Getting One?
Look at your phone. The app you use to send money now offers loans. The one you use to receive payments now has a…
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Payaza receives dual credit rating upgrades, reinforcing operational excellence
Payaza Africa Limited, a leading payments infrastructure company in Africa, has strengthened its market position with two major rating milestones. While rating firm, DataPro…
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[CORRECTED] Confusion Over Reported $75m FG Investment in Flutterwave as Presidential Aide Deletes Post
EDITOR’S NOTE (April 20, 2026) An earlier version of this article reported a $75 million investment by the Federal Government into Flutterwave based on…
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Rwanda fintech hub gains ground as new law backs digital finance
Rwanda is backing its fintech ambition with new virtual asset rules, stronger payment rails, and cross-border deals that give Kigali a clearer path into…
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The Cost of No Credit History: Inside Nigeria’s High Fintech Loan Rates
When a Nigerian takes out a quick loan on FairMoney or Carbon, they are not just borrowing money; they are also paying a penalty…
