Managers of Wealth Africa

African fintech showcase

The reason we exist is to close the information gap where private companies are concerned on the African continent.

Cyber security takes centre stage as SADC leaders meet

"Cyber crime is becoming a serious concern in the region like elsewhere across the world," said Mapolao Mokoena, SADC director of infrastructure and services.

Estonia-Based Cryptocurrency Firm Launches Operations In East Africa

This feature enables the platform to trace the history of Totalcoins thus stopping people from spending other users’ coins, making copies of the coins or undoing transactions.

Mobile Phones Are Replacing Bank Accounts in Africa

A service that allows people to withdraw or deposit cash by text has become an indispensable part of life

3 lessons from running an AI-powered start-up in Africa

For the continent to remain relevant on the global stage, it is not only vital that companies embrace AI, but also that local entrepreneurs have equity in these technologies.

After Running One Of Nigeria's Largest Banks, Uzoma Dozie Launches Sparkle, A Mobile-First Platform

Uzoma’s name is synonymous with retail and technology - which is why it might not have come as a surprise when he unveiled his new company, Sparkle

Govt repositions technology for economic growth

‘This will ensure our education system responds to that of our development paradigm,” added the Deputy President.

African Fintech firm enters UAE market to empower African expat community with financial solutions

African payment gateway Innovate 1 Pay this week announced that it is launching its Dubai office, bringing easy and seamless money transfer and payment services to African expatriates in the region.

Online group offers African trade funding solution

He attributed some of the problems to colonial mentality and strained communication due to a language barrier.

FinTech disruption of financial services real, says FITC CEO

She said FinTech would help in cross-boarder payment and help bring in more funds from the Diaspora into the economy.

ADB plans more investments in digital banking

Dr Mensah also pointed out that the bank was confident of playing the lead role in the revolution in the agricultural financing that would soon be introduced in the agricultural sector.

Investment In African Fintech’s Grew To US$357 Million In 2018

The trend is said to have continued this year with 3 Nigeria fintechs each raising around US$5 million in funding in the first half of 2019.

Nigeria’s largest mobile operator is about to become a bank

The license comes after reforms by Nigeria’s central bank last October permitting telecoms operators to get mobile money and banking licenses in a bid to boost financial inclusion and facilitate the long-held ambition for a cashless society.

Nedbank Namibia launches top-rated money app

Not only does our new app provide best-in-class user experience in terms of mobile banking, it is also the first banking app in Namibia that allows clients to freeze and unfreeze their bankcards straight from the app.

Fintech and bank partnerships can grow SMEs

“While some SMEs are hesitant to make the shift towards digital, the reality is that they no longer have a choice.

List of Best Mobile Banking Apps in Kenya

Mobile Banking is cost-effective, and banks offer this service at less cost to the customers.

Cryptocurrency plan will radically transform Kenya’s monetary system: report

Central Banks must keep pace with changes

Challenger banks in South Africa: who’s who and what’s their tech

Bank Zero integrated with the national payments systems of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Equity bank named Africa’s best digital bank for 2019

These new self-service channels that enable customers to do banking on their own devices

Prepaid Credit cards in Kenya for making online payments

In Kenya, Safaricom is really trying to bridge this gap by partnering with international entities like Western Union, PayPal and AliExpress