South Africa’s Paymenow Raises $22.5 Million to Expand Earned Wage Access Across Africa
South African fintech startup Paymenow has secured $22.5 million (ZAR 420 million) in funding from Standard Bank, marking one of the largest…
10 African Fintechs Make CNBC & Statista’s Global Top 300 List
African fintech companies have made a powerful statement on the global stage. Ten firms from across the continent earned spots on CNBC and…
Egyptian Fintech Startup, PALM Secures 7-Figure Pre-Seed Investment to Transform Savings Culture
Egyptian fintech startup PALM has closed a 7-figure pre-seed funding round led by 4DX Ventures, with participation from Plus VC and…
Kenya’s digital boom comes at a cost: 2.5 billion cyber threats detected in Q1 2025 as mobile money subscriptions soars high
Kenya’s digital economy reaches new heights as mobile subscriptions surge to 76.16 million users while cybercriminals launch…
Africa’s Booming Fintech Scene: Where the Next Billion-Dollar Startup Will Come From?
Africa’s fintech ecosystem is on fire. According to McKinsey, the sector is set to grow from $10 billion in 2022 to $47 billion by 2028. This…
PayMint partners with ADIB-Egypt to Launch Egypt’s First Prepaid Meeza Card
PayMint, a financial technology company, has officially received the green light from the Central Bank of Egypt to launch the country’s first…