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Thepeer, a startup facilitating inter-wallet operability in Africa is shutting down

Three-year-old seed-stage African API fintech, Thepeer is shutting down after raising nearly $2.5 million in funding.

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Sim Shagaya launches The Honey Badger Fund (HBF) to back African entrepreneurs

Sim is popular for pioneering the e-commerce movement in Nigeria through his company, Konga which he founded in July 2012. He raised about $80 million with Konga pre-2020 when capital was scarce in the African tech ecosystem.

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Netflix hikes subscription prices in Nigeria

Netflix, a leading global streaming service, has hiked its subscription fees in Nigeria by 11%.

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Ethiopia’s biggest bank rebounds from free money glitch

CBE has maintained that the mishap did not stem from a cyberattack on its digital systems

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TikTok’s sister app LetsChat shuts down in Africa

LetsChat, the instant messaging app owned by TikTok's parent company ByteDance, has been shut down.

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Leatherback and YES BANK Partner to enable Indian Rupee transfers for global remittance

Leatherback has partnered with YES BANK to enable Indian Rupee remittances and payouts for individuals and businesses globally.

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Success beyond exits: Alternative paths for African startups

In this edition of The Investors' Corner, Davidson dives into Nubia Capital's unique investment approach, shares his vision for Africa's booming fintech future, and offers insights on how startups can achieve success beyond traditional exits.

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25 days in detention: Binance execs still held in Nigeria

The duo identified as Tigran Gambaryan, who leads their criminal investigations team, and Nadeem Anjarwalla, the company's regional manager for Africa, were arrested by the office of the national security adviser hours after they arrived in Abuja, the country's capital to discuss the government's recent restrictions on cryptocurrency exchanges.

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Uber and Nigeria’s tech hub at odds over data sharing policy

Lagos, Nigeria's tech city, is cracking down on global ride-hailing leader Uber for non-compliance with its data-sharing policy.

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AI for Justice: Receive a €10000 grant in the Next Cohort of the HiiL Justice Accelerator Programme

The HiiL Justice Accelerator provides startups with a four-month program that includes €10,000 in non-equity seed funding, business development support (training, coaching, and mentorship)

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Nigerian fintech Brass resolves transaction delays

Nigerian fintech company Brass has assured users that transaction delays plaguing the platform since late 2023 have finally been resolved.

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Uber makes first African investment in Moove’s $100 million Series B

Pan-African mobility fintech startup Moove has closed a $100 million Series B funding round. This round marks ride-hailing giant Uber's first investment in Africa, solidifying its existing partnership with Moove.

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