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British fintech firm raises $7.4m for emerging markets

Fintech Farm partners banks to enter new markets instead of getting its banking license.

African Development Bank Board approves US$170 million for investment in Nigeria’s digital and creative start-ups

The programme targets more than 68 million Nigerians aged 15 to 35 years who are recognised as leaders of innovative, early-stage, technology-enabled start-ups or as leaders of creative sector micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

Innovations that will reshape business in Kenya in the future

As 2021 has come and gone, many businesses are still responding to changes in the business environment brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tech in 2022: Building on the unicorn boom

US tech investors are waking up to the potential of Francophone Africa, while agritech, healthtech, cleantech and proptech are the continent's rising sector stars.

Cryptocurrency to be regulated in South Africa by the end of 2022: Luno

Regulation will also boost the number of formal partnerships between banks and crypto companies which will facilitate greater crypto adoption.

South Africa ranks 21st in crypto ownership

Of the people in South Africa who said they own some form of cryptocurrency, 56% of crypto owners own Bitcoin, making it the most popular cryptocurrency.

5 Digital Banks set to revolutionise Banking in Africa in 2022

The digital transformations have paved the way for the birth of digital banks in Africa, forming the springboard for what 2022 is to unfold.

Standard Bank, Africa’s Largest Bank by Assets, Partners with a Reputable Blockchain Think Tank

Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) is a global blockchain think tank that has expanded its work on the continent courtesy of cooperation with one of Africa's largest banks, Standard Bank.

UBA to expand services on chatbot

“With this in mind, we have ensured that Leo continues to enjoy periodic and systematic upgrade with special emphasis on enhanced advancements and specialised unique features where necessary.”

UBA commits to transforming digital banking with new offerings

Leo has the ability to do a wide range of things, including funds transfer, call card top-up, checking of account balance

2022 Predictions: Innovations that will reshape business in Kenya

Automation has been with us for centuries, but its application in the digital age is something entirely new.

UBA’s Leo Clocks Four, Set to Further Transform Digital Banking in Nigeria, Africa

Leo, which the bank stressed, had proven to be the most formidable artificial intelligence chat bot till date

Morocco Leads North Africa in Bitcoin Trading

Peer-to-peer trading in cryptocurrency in Morocco is showing no sign of slowing down as the county tops North Africa’s trading volume.

Bank of Tanzania Plans February Launch of Instant Payment System

Dadi added that Tips will allow for the cost-effective and secure interoperability of digital financial services between payment service providers.

10 African startup founders & CEOs to watch in 2022

The question then is this —which African startup founders should we expect to see dominating 2022? Let's take a good guess based on what happened last year.

Digital Realty to Buy Africa’s Largest Data-Center for US$3B+

The sector is consolidating.

Africa Crypto Markets Require Special Look at Custody

However, with digital assets, custodians are tasked with keeping assets safe from hackers and guarding against losses related to other forms of malfeasance and incompetence.

Forecast: Information Technology in 2022

Lisa is particularly passionate about skills development.

Rural banks asked to strategise against mobile money threat

Based on these, he said it meant that RCBs had to either embrace them or face a future of uncertainty and anxiety.

Fintechs in Africa continue to overshadow all other startups in funding gained

This amount was also more than double the $1.35 billion investment that fintechs in Africa raised in 2020, and triple the amount in 2019.

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