Fintech

REALITY CHECK | Fintech Restrictions Begin to Bite as Kenya Remains on the FATF Grey-List – BitKE

Reports of fintechs and financial institutions in Kenya restricting or blocking financial services among users is emerging following a recent…

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Facephi expands digital trust footprint across regulated gaming, fintech

Spain-headquartered digital identity verification company Facephi says its fraud prevention technology has helped reduce commission scam for Peruvian internet gaming…

1 week ago

Mobile operator banks on fintech explosion in Africa

MTN is scaling its fintech operation, repositioning it from a mobile money service into a fully-fledged digital financial ecosystem as…

4 weeks ago

Kenya and South Africa Pledge Closer Cooperation on AI, Fintech and Cross-Border Investment

By Joseph Checky Abuje Kenya and South Africa have pledged to deepen cooperation in digital innovation, financial services and investment,…

1 month ago

Egyptian fintech Blnk secures $37 million to expand consumer lending across underserved markets

The raise includes a $12.5 million Series A equity round led by Algebra Ventures. SANAD Fund for MSME, Endeavor…

1 month ago

Kenya and South Africa Pledge Closer Cooperation on AI, Fintech and Cross-Border Investment

Kenya and South Africa have pledged to deepen cooperation in digital innovation, financial services and investment, with artificial intelligence featuring…

1 month ago

Agroprocessing, fintech and blue economy, East Africa’s next frontiers of growth – experts

East Africa’s trade growth potential is still being constrained by deep structural bottlenecks in logistics, regulatory fragmentation and underdeveloped trade…

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Fintech Competition Heats Up Across Africa

Africa's fintech sector has progressed significantly over the past decade, largely driven by increased access to digital financial services. The…

4 months ago

Nairobi to Host Africa Fintech Live 2026

Eventhive, a B2B2C event servicing company operating across six major African cities, has announced Africa Fintech Live 2026. The event…

4 months ago

Kigali to Host Fintech Forum Shaping Inclusive Finance in 2026

Nearly 300 million adults across Africa remain unbanked, particularly in rural and low-income communities, despite advancements in financial technology. This…

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