China Targets the Algorithms That Made Loyal Shoppers Pay More
Chinese regulators have issued new rules to curb e-commerce platforms’ use of consumer data to charge different prices for the same goods or services, targeting
MoneyHash Partners with Spare
MoneyHash and Spare, a regional open banking infrastructure provider operating in alignment with regulatory frameworks across the GCC, announced a new partnership to enable merchants to offer
botim money Strengthens International Money Transfer Capabilities Through Mastercard Collaboration
botim money, botim’s financial services arm serving millions of users in the UAE and beyond, announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to expand its global remittance capabilities, powered
Failed airtime and data purchases in Nigeria will be refunded in 30 seconds under proposed NCC, CBN rules
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is preparing to roll out a new refund framework that mandates near-real-time refunds
ABK-Egypt and Mastercard Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Digital Payments
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK-Egypt) and Mastercard announce a strategic collaboration, unlocking a new phase of cutting-edge consumer, commercial, and digital payment solutions. This collaboration reinforces
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,