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.

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.