African fintech unicorn, Flutterwave resumes IPO talks

Flutterwave, the leading African fintech startup wants to continue with its initial public offering (IPO) plans that were stalled last year due to a myriad of scandals including insider trading, sexual allegations and regulatory challenges.

Moniepoint set to acquire 100% shares in Kenyan fintech, Kopo Kopo

Africa's pioneer climate tech pre-seed fund and accelerator advances efforts to build a climate-resilient future.

A deep dive into East Africa’s digital burgeoning tech hub

East Africa is quickly becoming a centre of innovation and promise, with Kenya blazing the trail in the region's startup landscape.

Payday lifts restriction on 60% of 2000 affected accounts, CEO says

Rwandan fintech startup, Payday said it has reversed restriction on 60% of the about 2000 accounts that were restricted for violating its terms of use.

Kenyan fintech, Zanifu raises $11.2 million pre-Series A

Zanifu has raised $11.2 million in a pre-Series A round to expand access to credit for small businesses in Kenya.

Introducing “The Investor Clinic”, a monthly virtual event for African tech founders

Pitch, get feedback, and secure VC funding; The Investor Clinic is designed to support African startups amid a funding dip post-market reset.

Meet the only African startup in Techstars New Orleans accelerator

The startups would participate in a 13 weeks hybrid programme that will take them from a kick-off retreat in New Orleans to TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, and Afrotech in Austin.

BD Insider 178: Moniepoint enters Nigerian retail banking market

The fintech company is rolling out a consumer app and debit card that will enable personal banking transactions.

Amazon launches the first non-US-based Skills Centre in South Africa

Amazon has launched the first AWS Skills Centre based outside of the US, in South Africa, to deliver free training for learners in the region.

Olumide Balogun is Google’s new director for West Africa

Google has appointed Olumide Balogun, its former head of consumer apps for Sub-Saharan Africa, as Director for West Africa.

Tinubu appoints CcHUB’s ‘Bosun Tijani as minister of digital economy

Two weeks after he was named a minister-designate, CcHUB’s co-founder and CEO 'Bosun Tijani has been appointed as Nigeria's minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy.

Nigerian Government commends Google’s ₦1.2 billion grant initiative

The Federal Government of Nigeria through, the Vice President, Kashim Shettima has praised Google's ₦1.2 billion grant initiative to train Nigerian youths with digital skills.