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 its latest fund into Built Financial Technologies, GrowForMe and SAYeTECH.

LemFi partners BVNK to power stablecoin-based remittance settlements

LemFi is partnering with BVNK to use stablecoins for remittance settlements, aiming to cut costs and deliver faster cross-border transfers.

FCCPC’s DEON Regulations back in force following court ruling

Nigeria's FCCPC has resumed enforcing its DEON digital lending regulations after a court upheld the rules.

Nigerian startups to watch out for in H2 2026, according to VCs

VCs from top Nigerian investment firms told Condia Nigerian startups to watch in H2 2026, excluding their portfolio companies.

President Tinubu signs order to coordinate virtual assets regulation

President Tinubu has signed an executive order creating a coordinated framework for virtual assets, with the CBN chairing a new council overseeing regulation.

Decide brings its AI spreadsheet agent to Cafe One

Decide is partnering with Cafe One to bring its AI spreadsheet agent to members, marking the first rollout of its new workplace distribution strategy.

Vercel acquires Stakpak, its second African acquisition in a month

Vercel acquires another African startup, Stakpak in its bid to build an infrastructure layer for AI-powered software.

How Launch Africa is investing through Africa’s venture capital reset

As venture funding returns to Africa, a shrinking pool of seed-stage startups threatens the pipeline of future winners, raising new concerns for investors.

Uganda strengthens cybersecurity defense with updated framework

After a security breach in 2024, Uganda has upgraded it's cybersecurity framework to ensure protection of state infrastructure.

Why Spiro is partnering with Kenya’s most successful football club

Spiro Kenya has signed a one-year partnership agreement with Gor Mahia Football Club. Discover what it reveals about Africa's startup ecosystem.

Moniepoint taps former Branch Kenya CEO to head its Kenya operations

Moniepoint has appointed former Branch Kenya CEO Rose Muturi to lead its Kenyan business following its acquisition of Sumac Microfinance Bank.