Mastercard Uses Network Data to Speed Credit Decisions
Mastercard unveiled Mastercard Credit Intelligence, a new suite of solutions that uses network signals and permissioned data to help lenders make faster credit decisions, according to
Global Banks Push Ahead on Crypto Infrastructure Despite Policy Gridlocks
Launching financial blockchain products for their customers is becoming a major case of get ready, set and wait for the traditional financial sector. From stablecoins
South Africa Central Bank Sees No Immediate CBDC Need
The South African Reserve Bank says it doesn’t see a need for a central bank digital currency in the near term, instead saying the country
Moniepoint introduces Moniebook to provide business owners a unified inventory and POS solution
Barely two months after announcing the completion of its Series C round, Moniepoint is deepening its grip on Nigeria’s business landscape with an integrated inventory-management and
The CBN revises Nigeria’s cash withdrawal and deposit limits
Additionally, exemptions for embassies, diplomatic missions, and donor agencies have been removed, meaning these entities will now be subject to the revised withdrawal and deposit
The viability of blockchain technology in Africa
Blockchain technology is not a new paradigm in Africa, as various entities, particularly venture capitalists and fintechs, are increasingly venturing into it. To date, there
Angola Cables Unveils Cloud Accelerator to Boost Digital Transformation in Africa
Angola Cables has announced the launch of the Accelera Cloud Program, an initiative designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups by providing free
Paystack integrates with Xero via Stripe to Transform Payments for South African Businesses
Paystack, a leading African payment gateway, has announced a new integration through Stripe with Xero, the global small business platform, to digitise invoicing and make it
Two African fintech startups go public in November, marking the first IPOs since the pre-pandemic era
Two fintech startups went public on the continent in November 2025, marking the first major IPOs since the pre-pandemic era, according to Africa: The Big Deal.
Zazu raises $1M pre-seed round to reinvent SME banking across Africa
Zazu, the first pan-African digital banking platform built exclusively for entrepreneurs and SMEs, has raised $1 million in pre-seedfunding from a group of leading African