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Paystack dabbles into consumer payments with fast transfers app, Zap

Inside Sycamore’s ambition to become a financial powerhouse

Sycamore co-founders talk about the company’s first six years, its evolution and ambitious plans, including the launch of its asset management arm with over ₦10 billion in assets under management.

Garmin and Grit: Alma's record-breaking travel quest

Discover how Nigerian Travel influencer, Alma Asinobi uses Garmin technology to attempt a 7-continent-in-60-hours world record.

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A Dinner Event for Women in Technology, Media, and PR

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Flutterwave launches Pay With Bank Transfer in Ghana

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Is Lumi Business the Most Advanced Business Management Solution in Nigeria?

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FIRS collaborates with Flutterwave for digital payment collection

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The simple steps to creating an Apple account in 2025

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Apple Account creation has evolved slightly. Learn the updated steps in this guide.

Fintech

The latest news and analysis on Africa's fintech startups, including consumer finance, cryptocurrency, digital banks and payments.

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Paystack dabbles into consumer payments with fast transfers app, Zap

Zap is not trying to be a neobank. It is focused on one thing—bank transfers, fast, Shola Akinlade, Paystack Co-founder and CEO said

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$45B fintech giant Revolut sets sights on South Africa

Since 2016, South Africa has granted only three digital banking licenses, raising questions about the challenges Revolut may encounter despite its global footprint.

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EXCLUSIVE: MTN’s MoMo PSB courts old users via voice calls

This low-cost customer acquisition strategy follows a restructuring of MoMo’s sales incentives, aimed at optimising monetization and reducing acquisition expenses

Startup Life

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Preserving company culture while scaling: Lessons from growing a fintech from 25 to 100+ employees

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Scaling from 25 to 100+ employees is like going from managing a band of five to a full orchestra overnight.

Mobility

The latest news, analysis and developments covering Africa mobility startups, including logistics, transport and travel.

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Breaking: Zenolynk claims abrupt termination of LagRide contract by Lagos State

We officially exited the scheme on March 10, 2025, after a termination notice was served to us, Zenolynk said

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EXCLUSIVE: Inside GAC subtle takeover of LagRide’s ride-hailing operations

The change of control marks the end of a five-year technical partnership between the Lagos State government and Zenolynk Technology Ltd., the app's original developer

By Joseph

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian ride-hailing drivers launch SimpliRide to challenge industry giants

Drivers believe an indigenous app will be more attuned to their specific needs.

Venture Capital

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Kenyan Logistics Startup Leta Secures $5M to Scale AI-Powered Platform

5 days ago

Nairobi-based logistics startup Leta has secured $5 million in seed funding to expand its AI-driven optimization platform. With backing from Speedinvest and Google’s Africa Investment Fund, Leta aims to reduce logistics costs and improve supply chain efficiency across Africa.

Consumer Tech

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10 things to love on the new Xiaomi 15 Ultra Android flagship phone

1 week ago

At a glance, this phone looks exactly like its predecessor. Let's find out what’s new.

Featured

Paystack dabbles into consumer payments with fast transfers app, Zap

Inside Sycamore’s ambition to become a financial powerhouse

Garmin and Grit: Alma's record-breaking travel quest

Partners

A Dinner Event for Women in Technology, Media, and PR

Flutterwave launches Pay With Bank Transfer in Ghana

Is Lumi Business the Most Advanced Business Management Solution in Nigeria?

FIRS collaborates with Flutterwave for digital payment collection

Latest Stories

The simple steps to creating an Apple account in 2025

Verve expands global reach with Temu, challenging Jumia’s stronghold

Paystack dabbles into consumer payments with fast transfers app, Zap

Preserving company culture while scaling: Lessons from growing a fintech from 25 to 100+ employees

Condia Insider: Who’s winning the AI infrastructure race?

Fintech

Paystack dabbles into consumer payments with fast transfers app, Zap

$45B fintech giant Revolut sets sights on South Africa

EXCLUSIVE: MTN’s MoMo PSB courts old users via voice calls

Startup Life

Preserving company culture while scaling: Lessons from growing a fintech from 25 to 100+ employees

Here’s how forward-thinking tech companies are building inclusive workplaces for women in 2025

What it takes to build a high-performing sales engine for African startups

5 top marketing trends to watch in 2025

The realities of being an African founder

Mobility

Breaking: Zenolynk claims abrupt termination of LagRide contract by Lagos State

EXCLUSIVE: Inside GAC subtle takeover of LagRide’s ride-hailing operations

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian ride-hailing drivers launch SimpliRide to challenge industry giants

Venture Capital

Kenyan Logistics Startup Leta Secures $5M to Scale AI-Powered Platform

LoftyInc secures $43 million first close for new Africa seed fund

P1 Ventures closes $50 Million fund to back global companies “made in Africa”

Saviu II, the francophone-focused fund, reaches second close of €25 million to invest in African startups

African VC Janngo Capital closes $78M fund for women entrepreneurs

Consumer Tech

10 things to love on the new Xiaomi 15 Ultra Android flagship phone

Faster way to manually share your Instagram business posts on WhatsApp status

Spending $170 more on the iPhone 16E gets you these eight upgrades from SE 2022

iPhone 16 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro face-off: Which compact Pro should you buy in 2025?

Complete guide to Nigeria’s new CONPAS online Passport System

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