Tag: Fintech
The 9th Africa Fintech Summit to Spotlight US-Africa Tech Connection, Fintech Regulatory Best Practices
The 9th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) is scheduled to take place in Washington DC, USA, on April 12, 2023, and will...
African Startups and VCs Need a More Sustainable Model Amongst Themselves
Throw me stones if you may, but the fintech narrative is the biggest gainer in Africa topping Nigeria and Kenya, yes, they are amazing solutions but it’s the easiest means to top the charts.
Kenya Fintech Company Kwara Purchases IRNET from KUSCCO
Kenyan fintech company, Kwara, has agreed to fully acquire software company IRNET Coop Kenya Ltd, a subsidiary of the Kenya Union of Savings and...
Fintech Firm Virtual Pay Receives Payments Services License from CBK
Payments firm Virtual Pay International Limited has announced that it has received a Payment Service Provider (PSP) to carry out Payment Gateway Services from the CBK.
This...
President Kenyatta Opens Nairobi International Financial Centre, Will Boost Fintech and Manufacturing
The Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) has been launched in Nairobi.
During its opening, which was witnessed by President Kenyatta, it emerged that the Centre...
How Influencer Marketing Can Unlock Opportunities for Fintechs
The global fintech market is valued at close to USD 7300 billion and is projected to grow at an annual rate of 26.87%, a...
African Mobile App Market Is Booming Propelled by Growing Fintech Space – Report
The Kenyan mobile app and the overall African mobile app market has shown significant growth propelled by a growing fintech space, a rise in...
Chipper Cash Raises $6 Million For Expansion as Africa’s Fintech Scene Heats Up
Chipper Cash has raised $6 million and they plan to use that money for expansion, which has been a theme for fintech companies in the continent
Google Cracks the Whip on Predatory Loan Apps on Play Store
You may have seen a deluge of loan apps on the Play Store and they have become quite popular since they offer easy credit...
How This Fintech Has Adapted to the Entrepreneur Journey
In the past five years, mobile financial services have gone from “likely” to “bound to happen” to "now commercially accessible." In 2015, Branch disbursed...
KBA to Explore Steps in Streamlining Fintech As a Disrupter in the Credit Market
The explosion of finetch products continues to take an upward trajectory as new services are launched every passing year. This development, which is marked...
Branch Mobile Lending App Disburses 4 Million Dollars in Loans Monthly
If you have never heard of Branch, pay attention. Branch is a mobile lending app, founded in 2015, that offers loans of up to...
Kenyan FinTech Startups Pezesha and Pula Among Recipients of a $250,000 Investment
Digital Financial Services Lab (DFS), an early-stage incubator that supports high potential entrepreneurs refine, grow and launch FinTech businesses in developing countries, has announced that...
Five Kenyan Startups Qualify for Ecobank’s Fintech Challenge Competition That Will Be Held in Togo
Ecobank, an independent Pan-African banking organization that has its business in 36 African nations (primarily in the West and Central African regions) has revealed...
Kenyan and Nigerian FinTech Startups Get $50,000 Investment Each from Village Capital
Village Capital is a global venture firm that discovers, develops, and invests in entrepreneurs solving real-world problems. The company, through a three-month investment readiness...
Kenya and Australia Partner to Promote Innovation in Financial Services
The Capital Markets Authority of Kenya (CMA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have partnered with the view of promoting innovation in...
Visa and VC Firm Nest to hold a 4-Day FinTech Innovation Bootcamp
Visa and venture capital firm nest have announced a partnership in launching a 4-day FinTech boot camp designed at helping entrepreneurs shape the future of...
The Global FinTech Hackcelerator is Seeking Grand Solutions in Fintech
The inaugural Global FinTech Hackcelerator has been announced which is a platform for Fintech startups to showcase their solutions. The hackcelerator, also a Metta opportunity...
Story Of Persistance: How A Kenyan “Villager” Built a World Class Startup
Last night saw the launch of Paykind, an online e-voucher platform that provides for transparent, track-able mobile payment. How? One can instantly send vouchers...
