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blockchain technology has multiple use cases that could bring positive changes to various sectors on the African continent
Top Use Cases of Blockchain Technology in Africa 

Beyond all the hype, blockchain technology has multiple use cases that could bring positive changes to various sectors on the African continent. Some critics dismiss blockchain technology or reduce its application to only cryptocurrencies. However, the application of blockchain tech has evolved over the years with more attempts to create real-world impacts. In this article,…

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Top 5 African Web3 Projects To Keep An Eye on in 2024
Top 5 African Web3 Projects To Keep An Eye on in 2024

It’s almost 2024, and everyone is making projections into the new year. 2023 continued Africa’s study growth in the Web3 industry with more adoption and innovation. The list of African-owned or based Web3 projects continues to increase as various innovators find ways to use blockchain technology to fix some of the biggest issues on the…

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M-KOPA Expands to Ghana, Unlocking $10m in Credit for Customers
M-KOPA Expands to Ghana, Unlocking $10m in Credit for Customers

M-KOPA, a leading African fintech platform, today announced the official launch of its flexible digital financing model in Ghana following a successful pilot phase. The strategic move to expand its operations makes Ghana the second West African country for the company, strengthening its Pan-African footprint to provide financial and digital inclusion for underbanked customers. The…

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Redefining International Payroll and Payments in Africa & Beyond.
Redefining International Payroll and Payments in Africa & Beyond.

The year 2020 saw the world begin to adjust to living in a pandemic, with numerous global organisations switching to working either fully remotely or  adopting a hybrid working system. Now workers consider office days requirements and work-from-home allowances before applying to companies or accepting jobs. According to some statistics, 58% of Americans work from…

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Turaco acquires MicroEnsure Ghana to deepen affordable insurance coverage across Africa

Turaco, Africa’s leading tech-enabled affordable insurance company, today announced the acquisition of MicroEnsure Ghana, a pioneering microinsurance company from MIC Global. Under the deal, MicroEnsure will rebrand as Turaco Ghana and retain the expertise of the existing team and leadership. The acquisition is part of Turaco’s long-term vision to provide simple and accessible insurance to…

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The Case for Open Finance
The Case for Open Finance

By Adesola Sanusi We’ve evolved from cash and piggybanks to physical banks, and we’re now moving into a cashless world with digital connectivity and financial services at your fingertips. Open finance broadens financial access beyond traditional bank accounts. Its potential lies in open access to financial data, increased transparency, and vast innovation. This transformative approach…

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Vista Group agrees to acquire Oragroup (Orabank) from Emerging Capital Partners, Proparco, DEG, BIO and Envol Afrique
Vista Group agrees to acquire Oragroup (Orabank) from Emerging Capital Partners, Proparco, DEG, BIO and Envol Afrique

Vista Group has agreed with ECP, BIO, DEG, Proparco and Envol Afrique to acquire, subject to regulatory approvals,  61.4% of Oragroup S.A, the holding company of Orabank based in Lomé and operating in 12 West and Central African countries (Togo, Cote D’Ivoire, Benin, Senegal, Burkina-Faso, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Tchad, Gabon, Mauritania) with total assets of…

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Moove raises investment from Mubadala and BlackRock and announces $76m in total new funds

Moove, the world’s first mobility fintech, announces today that it has secured $76m in new funding, consisting of $28m in equity from new and existing investors, in a process led by Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), $10m venture debt from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, and $38m in previously undisclosed funds raised during the prior…

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Mastercard and Lipa Later Group Join Forces to Drive Financial Inclusion

Mastercard has announced a strategic partnership with Lipa Later, a leading credit led and technology-driven fintech. This collaboration aims to accelerate the expansion of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment services in Africa. The partnership is expected to unlock new opportunities for consumers and merchants by providing tailored BNPL solutions and enhanced payment capabilities. By…

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Remedial Health raises $12 million to deliver financial services for neighbourhood pharmacies and drive deeper growth in Nigeria
Remedial Health raises $12 million to deliver financial services for neighbourhood pharmacies

Remedial Health, a healthtech startup that develops solutions to make Africa’s pharmaceutical value chain more efficient, has secured $12 million in an equity and debt funding round to deepen the penetration of its services in Nigeria and support the delivery of targeted financial services to drive business growth across the country’s pharmaceutical sector. The $8…

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