Fintech
This Africa fintech news blog delivers timely and insightful updates on the latest developments in the financial technology industry from Africa and across borders. Covering everything from new product releases to the latest funding rounds, the blog serves as a valuable resource for individuals and businesses looking to stay ahead of the curve.
With a team of experienced writers and industry experts, the Africa Fintech news blog provides in-depth analysis and expert commentary on key trends and events, helping readers to make informed decisions and stay informed on the latest news and insights in the constantly evolving fintech landscape.
Whether you’re a fintech entrepreneur, investor, or simply interested in the future of finance, this blog is the ultimate source for breaking news and insights on the latest financial technology trends and developments.
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Visa, M-Pesa Africa and Onafriq Launch DRC Stablecoin Trial.
Visa, M-PESA Africa, and Onafriq are launching a stablecoin pilot in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The project is being…
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Nairobi Financial Centre Certifies 15 New Fintechs to Boost Investment in Kenya.
The Nairobi International Financial Centre certified 15 new Fintech firms. It is expected to mobilise more than $200 million, equivalent…
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Vodacom Group Completes Strategic 55% Acquisition of Kenya’s Safaricom PLC
Vodafone Group Plc (Vodafone), through its African subsidiary Vodacom Group Ltd (Vodacom), has officially acquired an additional 15% stake in…
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South Africa Clarifies Crypto Taxation In New Draft Guidance.
South Africa’s tax authority has published draft guidance clarifying how cryptocurrencies should be taxed under the country’s existing income tax…
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Nigeria’s SEC Expands Fintech Regulatory Sandbox with Seven New ARIP Admissions
Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem has received another significant boost following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of seven new companies…
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President Tinubu Signs NIMC Act 2026 to Support Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Digital Economy
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026 into law, marking a transformative…
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Cyber Risk in African Gaming: Why Operators Can No Longer Afford to Ignore It
At the iGaming Summit AFRIKA held in Nairobi earlier in May, the atmosphere was charged with palpable optimism. Industry leaders,…
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LIFT Makes History as First South African Airline to Accept Crypto and Mobile Payments.
LIFTÂ is the first South African airline to offer Apple Pay, Google Pay and cryptocurrency payments through Ozow, directly on its…
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Bokra and Geidea Announce Strategic Partnership to Empower 200,000+ Merchants in Egypt.
Bokra, a leading digital savings platform, signed a strategic partnership with Geidea, Egypts leading fintech company and provider of digital payment solutions. The…
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Kingfin Case Study: How Mobile-First approach in Africa Delivered $44K in Deposits at 130% ROI
Executive Summary Why Africa became a growing GEO for the trading vertical. How a mobile-first audience is driven toward active…
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