Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has introduced a digital platform for regulatory reporting. This marks the first phase…
Africa
Fintech in North Africa is rapidly evolving, driven by a combination of youthful, digitally savvy demographics, growing mobile…
In 2025, Morocco accelerated its fintech agenda, introducing new incentives and support mechanisms designed to attract foreign talent,…
Africa’s mobile-money ecosystem is one of the most dynamic fintech landscapes in the world. At its core are…
South African digital lender TymeBank has officially rebranded as GoTyme Bank, aligning its local operations with the branding…
The African retail landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. As a business scales and the payment ecosystem becomes…
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched a contactless electronic payment acceptance service for smart devices, including…
Uber has officially ceased operations in Tanzania as of 30 January, ending its ride-hailing services in the country.…
Beltone Venture Capital has made an equity investment in Yakeey as part of the startup’s US$15 million Series…
Careem Pay has expanded its remittance services with mobile wallet transfers to Egypt, cash pickup in Lebanon, and…
Network International has entered a strategic processing agreement with Saudi Sudanese Bank. The partnership will provide the bank…
Hashgraph Ventures Manager, a licensed venture capital fund regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM,…
In 2025, the regtech industry in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continued to grow and mature, fuel by growing demand…
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK-Egypt) and Mastercard have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding…
Thunes has announced a collaboration with Sterling Bank, a Nigerian commercial bank, to facilitate cross-border payments for Nigerians…
Flutterwave has acquired Mono, a provider of open banking infrastructure. The deal strengthens Flutterwave’s commitment to a connected…
PayPal is in discussions with fintech companies in Africa as it prepares to launch a cross-border digital wallet…
Orange Money Group and Visa have announced a strategic partnership to expand online payment solutions and increase access…
North Africa, comprising Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and Western Sahara, is rapidly emerging as a hotspot for…
Send App by Flutterwave has introduced the Send App Travel Card, a physical Naira card for Nigerians in…