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Paystack and FAAN launch tap-to-pay card payments at Nigerian airports

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South Africa’s payments processor, BankservAfrica, rebrands to PayInc SA

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SARB opens national payment system to fintechs under new rules

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Egypt’s EGX app signals digital shift in stock market access

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Banque Misr’s digital arm to launch Egypt’s first fully online bank in 2026

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BNPL drives Valu’s $53 million in gross revenue

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Nedbank acquires South African fintech, iKhokha in $93 million cash deal

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Payaza secures SEC approval to raise ₦20 billion under commercial paper programme

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Revolut taps former Uber executive to lead Morocco operations

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Earlybean wants to help African kids build better financial habits

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MTN Uganda secures shareholder approval to separate from fintech arm

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Ethiopia joins digital payment race with first domestic credit card

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You can now bank on WhatsApp with this startup

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300 million+ transactions, ₦14.3 trillion naira. How Kuda performed in Q1 2025

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Off-grid solar pioneer d.light reaches $842M in consumer financing

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Flutterwave secures Cameroon licence as part of Africa-wide expansion

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Paystack and FAAN launch tap-to-pay NFC cards at Lagos and Abuja airports, aiming to cut queues and simplify airport access for drivers in Nigeria.


After 53 years as South Africa’s payments clearing house, BankservAfrica has rebranded to PayInc SA, a digital-first, fintech-style payments platform for banks, fintechs, and startups.


South Africa opens its national payments system to fintechs, marking a significant step in financial sector reform.


The Egyptian Exchange has launched its first mobile app, EGX, offering real-time market data and aiming to boost investor access.


Misr Digital Innovation, a fintech offshoot of Banque Misr, has secured regulatory approval to become onebank — Egypt’s first fully digital bank. Launching in 2026, it marks a bold shift in legacy banking as it moves away from physical branches entirely.


Egyptian fintech, Valu, recorded $53.7m in gross revenue in H1 2025, fuelled by 133% growth in transaction volume.


Nedbank acquires Durban-based fintech iKhokha for $93.3 million to strengthen its SME digital offerings. The deal is pending regulatory approval.


Nigerian fintech Payaza has received SEC approval to raise ₦20 billion under its ₦50 billion commercial paper programme. Building on prior FMDQ approval, the firm aims to expand its payments infrastructure and deepen reach across Africa.


Revolut is entering Morocco with plans to expand across Africa. With local leadership in place and banking licences in sight, the neobank is challenging incumbents in Morocco and South Africa’s digital finance sectors.




MTN Uganda has secured shareholder approval to separate its mobile money business into a new company, positioning it for fundraising and a potential listing.





Kuda Technologies processed ₦14.3 trillion in transactions in Q1 2025 and issued ₦17b in overdrafts, more than its 2023 total. With over 300m transactions already, it’s on track to hit 1.2 billion by year-end.


d.light has expanded its solar financing to $842M, aiming to reach 10 million Africans in two years with $2/week PayGo plans backed by Mirova and African Frontier Capital.


BAS Group acquires majority ownership of Zuvy to diversify lending services, citing Zuvy’s low non-performing loans and strong market presence.


South African fintechs Float and Adumo team up to simplify in-store payments, enabling shoppers to split purchases into interest-free instalments using existing credit cards


Flutterwave has secured a payment licence in Cameroon, expanding its digital payment network to over 30 African countries and strengthening its presence in Francophone Africa.


Paystack and FAAN launch tap-to-pay card payments at Nigerian airports

FAAN pilots contactless payment at airports with Paystack’s NFC cards, part of a broader shift to cashless tolls and improved service efficiency.

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South Africa’s payments processor, BankservAfrica, rebrands to PayInc SA

BankservAfrica has rebranded to PayInc SA, marking its shift from legacy systems to a digital-first, fintech-style payments platform for banks, fintechs, and startups.

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SARB opens national payment system to fintechs under new rules

SARB is allowing non-bank fintechs to access South Africa’s national payment system for the first time, under new rules aimed at modernising the financial sector.

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Egypt’s EGX app signals digital shift in stock market access

Egypt’s stock exchange is going mobile. With the launch of the EGX app, it hopes to modernise investor access, increase transparency, and attract young, tech-savvy Egyptians into retail investing.

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Banque Misr’s digital arm to launch Egypt’s first fully online bank in 2026

Banque Misr’s digital arm gets greenlight to launch Egypt’s first fully digital bank, onebank, set to operate entirely online by 2026.

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BNPL drives Valu’s $53 million in gross revenue

Egyptian fintech ValU is gaining momentum, growing its reach and challenging regional giants like MNT-Halan. With more customers, products, and market share, it’s fast becoming a dominant force in MENA’s fintech scene.

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Nedbank acquires South African fintech, iKhokha in $93 million cash deal

Pending regulatory approval, Nedbank is set to acquire Durban-based fintech iKhokha for $93.3 million to strengthen its SME digital offerings.

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Payaza secures SEC approval to raise ₦20 billion under commercial paper programme

Payaza has secured SEC approval to raise ₦20 billion in Series 3 and 4 of its ₦50 billion commercial paper programme.

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Revolut taps former Uber executive to lead Morocco operations

Revolut has hired former Uber executive Amine Berrada to lead its Morocco operations as it eyes licences in the country and South Africa.

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Earlybean wants to help African kids build better financial habits

Earlybean is building a finance app for kids that combines fun learning with real-world money management, empowering African children to earn, save, and spend smartly from an early age.

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20 fintech companies in Nigeria you should know

A guide to 20 fintech companies in Nigeria, from Paystack to PiggyVest. Understand what they do and who they serve in this fast-growing tech scene.

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MTN Uganda secures shareholder approval to separate from fintech arm

MTN Uganda has received shareholder approval to spin off its fintech arm, paving the way for greater investor interest and a potential public listing within five years.

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Ethiopia joins digital payment race with first domestic credit card

Ethiopia has launched its first domestic credit card, marking a major step in the country’s digital finance journey. Backed by Sanupay and OpenWay, the card adds new options to a market dominated by mobile money.

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You can now bank on WhatsApp with this startup

Finnova is a Nigerian startup simplifying banking for millions of users through its WhatsApp embedded chatbot.

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Why this Nigerian startup issued ₦14.9 billion in commercial papers

In a rare move for a Nigerian startup, Payaza raised and repaid ₦14.9bn in commercial paper. CEO Seyi Ebenezer shares how robust internal structures and discipline made it possible and why others should follow suit.

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300 million+ transactions, ₦14.3 trillion naira. How Kuda performed in Q1 2025

Kuda processed ₦14.3 trillion in Q1 2025 across over 300m transactions, issued ₦17b in overdrafts, and relaunched its multicurrency wallet, as it competes with OPay, PalmPay, and Moniepoint.

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Off-grid solar pioneer d.light reaches $842M in consumer financing

Over the next two years, d.light aims to bring solar power to 10 million Africans through an affordable $2-per-week financing plan.

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BAS Group acquires majority stake in Nigerian fintech Zuvy

BAS Group acquires a majority stake in Nigerian fintech Zuvy; founders exit to focus on YC-backed healthtech startup Avelis Health.

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South African fintechs unite to simplify in-store instalment payments

Float and Adumo have joined forces to bring seamless BNPL options to South African stores. The partnership lets shoppers pay in instalments at checkout.

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Flutterwave secures Cameroon licence as part of Africa-wide expansion

Flutterwave has obtained regulatory approval to operate in Cameroon, strengthening its African expansion strategy.

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Paystack and FAAN launch tap-to-pay NFC cards at Lagos and Abuja airports, aiming to cut queues and simplify airport access for drivers in Nigeria.


After 53 years as South Africa’s payments clearing house, BankservAfrica has rebranded to PayInc SA, a digital-first, fintech-style payments platform for banks, fintechs, and startups.


South Africa opens its national payments system to fintechs, marking a significant step in financial sector reform.


The Egyptian Exchange has launched its first mobile app, EGX, offering real-time market data and aiming to boost investor access.


Misr Digital Innovation, a fintech offshoot of Banque Misr, has secured regulatory approval to become onebank — Egypt’s first fully digital bank. Launching in 2026, it marks a bold shift in legacy banking as it moves away from physical branches entirely.


Egyptian fintech, Valu, recorded $53.7m in gross revenue in H1 2025, fuelled by 133% growth in transaction volume.


Nedbank acquires Durban-based fintech iKhokha for $93.3 million to strengthen its SME digital offerings. The deal is pending regulatory approval.


Nigerian fintech Payaza has received SEC approval to raise ₦20 billion under its ₦50 billion commercial paper programme. Building on prior FMDQ approval, the firm aims to expand its payments infrastructure and deepen reach across Africa.


Revolut is entering Morocco with plans to expand across Africa. With local leadership in place and banking licences in sight, the neobank is challenging incumbents in Morocco and South Africa’s digital finance sectors.




MTN Uganda has secured shareholder approval to separate its mobile money business into a new company, positioning it for fundraising and a potential listing.





Kuda Technologies processed ₦14.3 trillion in transactions in Q1 2025 and issued ₦17b in overdrafts, more than its 2023 total. With over 300m transactions already, it’s on track to hit 1.2 billion by year-end.


d.light has expanded its solar financing to $842M, aiming to reach 10 million Africans in two years with $2/week PayGo plans backed by Mirova and African Frontier Capital.


BAS Group acquires majority ownership of Zuvy to diversify lending services, citing Zuvy’s low non-performing loans and strong market presence.


South African fintechs Float and Adumo team up to simplify in-store payments, enabling shoppers to split purchases into interest-free instalments using existing credit cards


Flutterwave has secured a payment licence in Cameroon, expanding its digital payment network to over 30 African countries and strengthening its presence in Francophone Africa.