Felix Davis Davis

How fintech is disrupting traditional banking in Africa

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the African fintech ecosystem has remained prime to investors and several African entrepreneurs are joining the buzz of creating convenient solutions for the continent’s increasingly populous consumers.

Toju joins the race to “Bank the Unbanked”

Toju is making it easier for unbanked Africans to access financial services without breaking the existing layer of trust

Disrupt Africa Partners with ITIDA to Publish “The Egyptian Startup Ecosystem Report 2021”

The research publication which is to be launched in September includes a detailed account on the Startup Ecosystem in Egypt, and its progress over the past 5-10 years.

Ghana Pilots Digital Currency E-cedi

Ghana is the first African country to pilot a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The experimentation is expected to be launched in September

WHO Data Scientist, Ayodele O, builds relevant infrastructure for TeleHealth in Africa.

Digital Health Companies are rapidly gaining traction across the Africa continent.

Bimalab Accelerator launches KSh 5.3 Million ($50,000) Incubator for InsurTech Startups

Kenyan insurers maintained profitability through the coronavirus pandemic according to Fitch Ratings.

Fintech: Kenya leads US, China, and Africa in Financial Inclusion, Providing Essential Lessons for Other African Countries

Kenya leads US, China, and Africa in Financial Inclusion, Providing Essential Lessons for Other African Countries

Why African startups may soon move to Estonia

Estonia is providing a favorable regulatory environment, financing and support system for startups to thrive. African founders may soon be moving to Estonia due to these favorable conditions.

BezoMoney Challenges “Susu Box” Savings Culture, Introduces Digital Alternative

In partnership with notable Ghanaian Fintech, Zeepay, BezoMoney is making BezoSusu available to users across the country in the startup's massive growth plans. Ordinarily, the team of ten are digitizing a space left untouched by some of the country's most successful fintech hubs.

How Culture Influences Entrepreneurship in Africa

Entrepreneurship in recent times reflects ancient classical periods. Across most parts of the world, many young people prefer to become startup founders; lots of college students are increasingly taking chances on tertiary education to become entrepreneurs.

Bosea tech and Boost are two Ghanaian startups making waves

African startups headquartered in the US received $471.8 million of the total 2020 funding. Here are 10 Silicon Valley investors that invest in Africa.