The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved a planned acquisition by U.S.-based fintech company, Moniepoint Inc., which aims to acquire a controlling 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited. …
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9 Payment Service Bank Wins Digital Bank of the Year at RegTech Rockstar Africa Awards
9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) has been named the Digital Bank of the Year at the 2025 RegTech Rockstar Africa Awards, a prestigious recognition that celebrates innovation and excellence in …
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Kenya to Host Third Edition of Blockchain and Crypto Conference Backed by Binance
Kenya is set to host the third edition of the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference, also known as KBCC 2025. The event, which will take place at the A.S.K Dome …
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A Review of the Top Five Nigerian Banks
Banks form the bedrock of Nigeria’s commerce. They facilitate daily transactions. They are crucial for economic growth. This sector is highly competitive. Innovation drives its constant evolution. Customers seek efficiency …
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Africa Faces Digital Skills Shortage Ahead of 2030 Job Boom — Intreensic CEO Warns
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Intreensic, Nkebet Mesele, has raised concerns about a growing talent shortfall that could threaten Africa’s digital future, warning that the continent may fall short …
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Jollof+ Nears ₦10bn in User Savings as Platform Marks First Anniversary
Digital savings platform, Jollof+, has revealed that Nigerians using the platform have saved nearly ₦10 billion ahead of the company’s first anniversary. The platform, created by Baobab Nigeria, shared this …
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Pepkor Posts 12.4% Rise in Half-Year Profits as Cellular and Fintech Drive Growth
South African retail group Pepkor Holdings has reported a 12.4% increase in its half-year earnings, backed by stronger product availability and impressive growth in its mobile and financial services businesses. …
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How to Start an Online Business in Africa 2025
Africa’s digital economy is on fire. In cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Accra, and Cairo, a new wave of entrepreneurs is turning mobile phones, internet access, and social media into …
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Dyna.Ai Launches in Nigeria, Showcases Advanced AI Solutions to Transform Financial Services
A major player in the AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) space, Dyna.Ai, has officially launched operations in Nigeria, unveiling a suite of advanced AI solutions designed to power intelligent automation and reshape the …
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Mida Technologies Redefines Debt Recovery with Tech-Driven Empathy, Achieves 40% Repayment Rate
Mida Technologies, a Nigerian loan recovery firm, is making waves in the country’s financial sector by adopting a unique model that combines technology with empathy—a strategy that is yielding a …