MTN South Africa Signs Partnership to Launch PayShap

MTN South Africa has partnered with Investec and Electrum to introduce PayShap, a real-time, low-value interbank digital payments service, on its Mobile Money (MoMo) platform. This collaboration seeks to deliver…

FirstBank Emerges as The Best Private Bank in Nigeria 

‘We are delighted with our impact in putting our customers first,’ Thompson continued. ‘This customer-centric approach has been pivotal in enabling their successes and contributing to national development. These awards…

Flutterwave CEO named Vice Chair of US-Africa Business Center’s board

Flutterwave founder and CEO, Olugbenga Agboola has been appointed as vice chair of the board of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s US-Africa Business Center.  This announcement was made…

Pula Raises $20 Million in Series B Financing to Support African Farmers

Agricultural insurance and technology startup Pula successfully raised $20 million Series B financing round. The $20 million raised in the Series B financing round will be utilized to provide insurance…

10 Global Tech Companies Investing in Africa

As Africa’s investment potential continues to rise steadily, global tech firms have taken notice and initiated investments across the continent.  Here are 10 such companies investing in various industries in…

Bank of Uganda Faces Backlash For Mandatory ID Verification on Digital Transactions Over $260

The Bank of Uganda’s recent directive requiring government-issued ID documents for all digital financial transactions exceeding one million Ugandan shillings ($260) has spurred backlash from citizens.  Several citizens argue that…

Four Nigerian Fintech Firms Suspend Account Opening For New Customers Following CBN Directive

Following a directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) four Fintech firms Kuda Bank, Moniepoint, OPay, and Palmpay have temporarily halted the opening of new accounts for customers.  This…

illegal FX Transactions- Opay Closes Non-Complaint Accounts

Nigerian fintech company Opay has announced the closure of non-compliant accounts amid the recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive to clamp down on accounts involved in illegal forex transactions.…

Future of Work Like Remote Collaboration Tools

Learn about the latest advancements in remote collaboration technology and its impact on the future of work. A wonderful tranquility has taken proprietorship of my entirety soul, like these sweet…

Advanced progress in the workplace

Companies integrate mindfulness practices to enhance employee well-being and productivity. A wonderful tranquility has taken proprietorship of my entirety soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I appreciate with…