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, 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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By TradingView The creators of the Africa Tech Summit are getting ready to organize the most eagerly awaited event of the year in the African financial sector: the Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa 2023. And to ensure the success of this event, the Africa Money & DeFi Summit has partnered with key players…
Read Article → By TradingView The creators of the Africa Tech Summit are getting ready to organize the most eagerly awaited event of the year in the African financial sector: the Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa 2023. And to ensure the success of this event, the Africa Money & DeFi Summit has partnered with key players…
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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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Ghana is one of the bright spots in Africa’s cryptocurrency story. The West African country has often been touted as a state with immense potential and one of the candidates for major cryptocurrency adoption on the continent. In this article, the Africa Money & DeFi Summit looks at the state of the cryptocurrency industry in…
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Emata – the agricultural finance solution for East African farmers – announces on their LinkedIn page its successful completion of a $2.4 million seed fund raise, comprising $800,000 in equity and $1.6 million in on-lending capital. The fundraise was backed by African Renaissance Partners – the VC firm investing in entrepreneurs in East Africa and…
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Africa Money and DeFi Summit has announced nine ventures selected to showcase their cutting-edge Web3, Blockchain, Fintech, and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) businesses to investors and industry leaders, live on stage, in Accra, Ghana on October 3rd and 4th. With a focus on forging connections and bridging the gap between African ventures, corporates and global investors,…
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Opera, a global web innovator, unveils MiniPay – a blockchain-based wallet built on the Celo blockchain. Directly integrated into the Opera Mini browser, MiniPay makes it easier and more affordable for individuals across Africa to acquire and to send or receive stablecoins – simply by using mobile phone numbers. Leveraging the unique benefits of Celo’s…
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The African financial system is broken and requires innovation to fix it. Despite attempts by new financial technology firms to fill the gaps that exist, the foundation of the entire ecosystem, which is traditional finance backed by government-issued currencies and institutions, has left some gaps still wide open. The creation of blockchain technology and the…
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