12/09/2019
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that bitcoin and digital currencies are not legal tenders but Nigerians don’t seem to care. Bitcoin Adoption Rising Despite Apex Bank, Senate Warnings
12/04/2019
The platform teaches technical courses such as web development, design, data science and digital marketing and will be constantly adapted to respond to market demand. It is accessible on mobile devices, even in low internet connectivity settings and has a
12/04/2019
Nigeria had well trained Nigerian engineers and IT practitioners and there is a need to encourage them.
12/03/2019
With a diverse team and focused leadership, GotBot had already achieved significant market exposure in the South African start-up ecosystem.
12/03/2019
In Kenya, between April and June 2019 alone, the country experienced 26.6 million cyber threats.
12/03/2019
These institutions are attractive to cyber criminals because they hold the biggest cash reserves.
12/02/2019
AI is a technology that makes machines smart.
12/02/2019
South Africa’s more urban population has greater access to traditional financial services than rural populations
12/02/2019
After a whirlwind tour to check on Africa’s technology potential, Twitter’s CEO says he’s returning for a much longer stay.
12/01/2019
While it could be argued that there is nothing that is technically holding African fintech back
11/29/2019
Solvency is underwritten by Genric Insurance. In June the underwriter invested an undisclosed amount in the startup.
11/28/2019
Reviewing Kenyan fintech innovations is particularly relevant since local fintech innovators have successfully responded to local market demands and paved the way for further fintech expansion.
11/28/2019
Ghana is joining the ranks of nations eyeing the launch of a central bank digital currency.
11/27/2019
It joins other Kenyan banks whose cost of funds dropped significantly in the review period, indicating increased liquidity.
11/27/2019
According to UABA, while South Africa does not currently appear to have any laws regulating custodianship of cryptocurrencies, the Crypto Assets Regulatory Working Group, in its January 16 released Consultation Paper, proposed regulatory action that would
11/27/2019
The organisation added that the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) and Crypto Assets Regulatory Working Group (CARW) have provided a roadmap proposed regulation.
11/27/2019
African Bank CEO Basani Maluleke talks to Business Day TV about the growth the bank has enjoyed
11/26/2019
It aims to be the largest pan-African VC fund able to deploy capital from seed through growth stage, says Ba, who is originally from Senegal.
11/26/2019
Speaking at the 3rd Chamber Business Awards 2018, Dr Bawumia said that, by stating that Ghanaians would be provided with bank accounts, he meant branchless banking.
11/26/2019
The survey polled over 47,000 banking customers, including 2,000 from South Africa, to determine what their banking needs are, and whether they are being met by local providers.