Quidax expands stablecoin payment infrastructure to 21 countries

Quidax has expanded its stablecoin payment infrastructure to 21 countries, aiming to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper for businesses.

Nigeria’s Dimension Data raises $2.9m to expand fibre network

Dimension Data Limited, a Nigerian technology infrastructure provider, has raised $2.9 million to expand its fibre infrastructure.

After a NIPOST snub, Maiaddy built its own address infrastructure

Maiaddy wants to fix Nigeria's addressing problem with unique street codes.

Tembo secures Payment Service Provider licence in Rwanda

Tembo, a Tanzanian fintech, has received a Payment Service Provider licence in Rwanda.

For Africa’s female climate tech founders, grants remain the dominant source of capital

Despite funding advocacy, climate tech female-led startups struggle to raise equity and continue to rely on grants.

Zedcrest completes full acquisition of Leatherback

Zedcrest has acquired Leatherback, cementing years of partnership. Its existing leadership team will remain.

Airtel Africa Q1 revenue hits $1.85 billion; Airtel Money targets London listing

Airtel Africa grew Q1 revenue 31% to $1.85 billion, driven by data and mobile money growth, while confirming London for Airtel Money's IPO.

CREDICORP launches laptop credit scheme for 1,000 Nigerians

CREDICORP has launched a scheme to provide 1,000 Nigerians with locally assembled laptops to boost digital skills and expand access to credit.

Why this Ugandan fintech refuses to approve loans in minutes

$500 laid the foundations for Asaak. Ten years later, it has issued nearly $50 million in loans.

PiggyVest, Moniepoint, others make CNBC’s 2026 top fintech list

Eleven African fintechs, led by Nigeria's PiggyVest, Moniepoint and Redtech, made CNBC's 2026 Top Fintech Companies ranking.

Stablecoins are faster and cheaper but not yet frictionless 

Stablecoins are reshaping cross-border payments for Africa. Analysis of the challenges, fraud, fees and what the future holds.

Three Ghanaian startups get $500k from Village Capital 

Village Capital has deployed $500,000 from the Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility into Built Financial Technologies, GrowForMe and SAYeTECH.