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Moniepoint Secures Approval to Acquire Majority Stake in Kenya’s Sumac Microfinance Bank

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved Moniepoint Inc.’s bid to acquire a 78% controlling interest in Sumac Microfinance Bank, settin...

28 September 2025

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Nigeria's Zeeh Africa Selected for VivaTech 2025 Innovation of the Year Award

In a notable achievement for the African tech ecosystem, Nigeria’s Zeeh Africa has been recognized as one of the top 30 startups at VivaTech 2025’...

28 September 2025

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SmartSwitch Botswana Brings Financial Inclusion to Food Grant Recipients

SmartSwitch Botswana is blazing a trail for financial inclusion with a financial technology (Fintech) solution that puts dignity and financial service...

28 September 2025

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Africa Tech Summit London 2025: 13 Startups to Pitch

On June 6, 2025, thirteen innovative African startups will present their ventures at the ninth Africa Tech Summit London, held at the London Stock Exc...

28 September 2025

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Thndr Rolls Out Guided Investing and $15.7M Raise at Cairo Showcase

Egyptian investment platform Thndr is entering a new growth phase, announcing a suite of product upgrades and a fresh $15.7 million capital injection....

28 September 2025

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SA's Interfile Appoints Kennedy Chinganya as New CEO & EVP

Kennedy Chinganya, new CEO and executive vice president (EVP) of Interfile, says the provider of citizen-focused solutions for government, municipalit...

28 September 2025

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Cross Switch Gains Regulatory Green Light to Scale Payments in South Africa

Cross Switch, a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, has reached a significant milestone by securing its own Third-Party Payment Processo...

28 September 2025

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MEST Africa Selects 12 Ghanaian Edtechs for the Mastercard Foundation Fellowship (2nd Cohort)

MEST Africa, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced its second cohort of 12 innovative companies for the Mastercard Foundation E...

28 September 2025