Egyptian startup, Amenli, has emerged as the only African insurtech company in the Top 50 list of insurtech startups across the world. This is according to data crunched by the global startup

Africa-focused hedge fund Enko Capital had raised $100 million to finance mid-sized lenders. The fund aims to address a significant credit gap faced by African mid-sized firms, which often st

The Lagos State council of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), has accused the e-mobility company, Moove, of unlawfully arresting, torturing and detaining two

In an era where banking is increasingly defined by agility, technology, and customer-centric design, Polaris Bank has solidified its leadership by earning “Digital Bank of the Year” for the f

79% of informal businesses have experienced increased costs of doing business over the past year. This is according to the 2025 Informal Economy Report by Moniepoint. It also indicates that 3

Tunisian fintech PAYDAY has raised $3 million in its first pre-seed round to transform how workers access finance digitally. The funding, led by UGFS (United Gulf Financial Services) North Af

A recent consumer survey from financial inclusion advocate EFInA revealed that almost half of Nigerian adults have missed at least one critical utility or service payment in the past year. To

The realities of Nigerian freelancers, content creators, SMEs, and full-time employees are being shaped by the new tax law. With the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025 set to take eff

In 2024, more than ₦600 trillion moved through Nigeria’s electronic payment channels. That figure, drawn from the payment rail operator Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, is not just a sta

South Africa-based telematics startup Ctrack Holdings has raised $23.4 million in equity funding led by Sanari Capital and 27four Investment Managers. The funding will be used to accelerate i