Financial crime compliance in 2026: five trends to watch
Agentic AI, deepening regulatory divergence and the shift of financial crime risk earlier in the customer lifecycle are among the key trends Napier AI expects to shape
SORA Technology Raises $2.5M to Scale Drone, Satellite & AI Solutions Across Africa
SORA Technology Co., Ltd., a Japan-based frontier technology startup focused on tackling infectious diseases and climate change, has raised approximately JPY 400 million (about USD 2.5
Moroccan Fintech Woliz Raises $2.2M Pre-Seed to Digitize Small Retailers, Sets Up Chari Showdown
Moroccan startup Woliz has raised $2.2 million in a pre-seed funding round, led by Sanlam Maroc, the Moroccan arm of the financial services giant Sanlam Group.
M-Kopa and KCB Group among 11 Kenyan companies listed as Africa’s fastest-growing firms
11 Kenyan companies have secured spots among Africa’s 130 fastest-growing firms, demonstrating the country’s robust performance in the continent’s dynamic business landscape- according to a recent Statista
Ivory Coast’s State-Backed Fund Doubles Down on Fintech With New Green Pay Investment
When Côte d’Ivoire’s Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC-CI) turns up on a startup’s cap table, it is rarely for decoration. On December 31, 2025,
Moringa School, Kenya’s leading tech-education institution, has announced a strategic partnership with the Nomad Futurist Foundation and iXAfrica Data Centres to equip emerging professionals with the skills and hands-on exposure
Network International Partners MBank to Launch Regulated Stablecoin Payments
Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has become the first payments platform to enable regulated Stablecoin payments in the UAE
Why Egypt Is Plugging Fintechs Directly Into the State Tax Grid
Egypt has long been known as a bureaucratic heavyweight in the Middle East, but its Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) is attempting to shed that reputation. On January
Sterling Bank Joins Thunes to Simplify Diaspora Payments into Nigeria
With an estimated 17 million Nigerians living and working abroad, demand for fast, transparent, and dependable financial connections to home has never been greater. Thunes today
Mukuru Partners with Travelex to Expand Cash Payouts Across South Africa
Mukuru, a leading next-generation financial services platform, has partnered with Travelex, a market leader in foreign exchange services, to expand cash payout options for remittance customers across South