African technology news: fintech, startups, funding rounds, telecoms, digital policy and innovation across the continent.
FSL Insurance Brokers Limited has officially launched a new mobile and web application called FSL Insure, aimed at making insurance services easier, faster, and more accessible to individuals and businesses …
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) ended the week on a strong note as renewed buying interest in ICT and banking stocks lifted the market by N2.44 trillion. The All-Share Index …
The Alternative Bank has renewed the call for increased access to technology and critical digital resources for young Nigerian innovators, saying such support is important for the country’s long-term economic …
Nigerian banks are increasingly turning their attention to non-interest income as the extraordinary foreign exchange (FX) gains they enjoyed after the FX market harmonisation begin to fade. This trend was …
LEAP Africa has reaffirmed the continent’s rising global status as a centre of creativity and innovation as it hosted the 12th edition of the Social Innovators Programme and Awards (SIPA) …
Google.org has awarded a $1 million grant to the African Technology Forum (ATF) to scale its flagship ATF AI Challenge and strengthen Africa’s artificial intelligence talent pipeline. The funding will …
Nigeria’s fast-growing financial technology company, OPay, has recorded another major milestone after winning two top recognitions at the ninth Tech Innovation Awards. The company was named Fintech Company of the …
In the last three months, Checkers has emerged as the South African retailer with the most positive media coverage, beating major competitors such as Spar, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths. …
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has unveiled a new all-in-one Point-of-Sale (POS) solution designed to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) streamline their operations and grow their businesses. The fintech company …
Legend Internet Plc has achieved a major milestone after recording a 119.7 per cent oversubscription in its Series 1 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance, signalling strong investor confidence in the company’s …
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