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Unlocking new frontiers of innovation in African fintech

Unlocking new frontiers of innovation in African fintech

Image source: Skabash Innovation in the African fintech sector has been largely centered around payment solutions, with payment-focused startups accounting for 54.5% of all fintech startups on the continent, as of 2022, according to a…

Following greylisting wakeup name, SA seeks to revamp its monetary providers rules

Following greylisting wakeup name, SA seeks to revamp its monetary providers rules

On February 24, the international financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), announced that South Africa has been added to its “grey list”. This list consists of countries placed under scrutiny to implement…

Rain launches voice companies to problem MTN, Vodacom dominance

Rain launches voice companies to problem MTN, Vodacom dominance

South Africa’s data-only mobile network operator Rain is expanding its product suite.It will now offer  voice services on its network, signaling its entrance into a market dominated by the de-facto duopoly of MTN and Vodacom.…

Hackers have their eyes set on exploiting vulnerabilities in SA authorities companies

Hackers have their eyes set on exploiting vulnerabilities in SA authorities companies

According to research by global cybersecurity firm Trellix, hackers are shifting their attention from the private sector and setting their sights on exploiting vulnerabilities on the South African government’s systems. In their intelligence briefing on…

Nomba: from an AI chatbot to a $150 million valued firm

Nomba: from an AI chatbot to a $150 million valued firm

It’s not every day you hear that what started as an AI chatbot in 2017 has grown to a VC-backed company with a $150 million valuation. But that is the story of Nomba, a Nigerian…

Web Society Basis is supporting digital transformation in Senegal with $250,000 grants

Web Society Basis is supporting digital transformation in Senegal with $250,000 grants

The Internet Society Foundation (ISOC) has announced a skill development grant to support digital transformation in Senegal. The grant is tagged the  “Strengthening Communities, Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS)” program.  It aims to expand economic…

Topup Mama restyles itself as Caantin

Topup Mama restyles itself as Caantin

Kenyan-based restaurant procurement management startup, TopUp Mama has a new identity. The company announced their rebrand today in a press statement shared with TechCabal. TopUp Mama(now Caantin), which operates in Nigeria and Kenya, allowed restaurants…

Tips on how to purchase Airtel airtime from MPesa 2023

Tips on how to purchase Airtel airtime from MPesa 2023

Airtel is one of the leading mobile service providers in Kenya, offering affordable voice, SMS and data services to millions of subscribers. If you are an Airtel user, it is important to know how to…

Treepz pivots to car-sharing mannequin

Treepz pivots to car-sharing mannequin

Pan-African mobility startup Treepz has pivoted into becoming a car-sharing marketplace that allows car owners to put their vehicles up for rent. According to the startup, this pivot is a more affordable and sustainable option…

Learn how to switch or request airtime on MTN in South Africa

Learn how to switch or request airtime on MTN in South Africa

There are times you may need to transfer airtime from your airtime balance to another MTN user. Or you may be in a situation whereby you need airtime but can’t recharge or buy from anywhere…

Kenya boosts funds interoperability with state-backed QR codes

Kenya boosts funds interoperability with state-backed QR codes

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the Kenya Quick Response Code Standard 2023, also shortened as KE-QR Code Standard 2023. The service seeks to boost digital payments, which are offered by multiple financial…

Unique: A fireplace incident at Zenith Financial institution’s major information centre is inflicting a community downtime

Unique: A fireplace incident at Zenith Financial institution’s major information centre is inflicting a community downtime

Zenith Bank, Nigeria’s biggest bank by market capitalisation, is experiencing a total infrastructure downtime after a fire at the company’s primary data centre. The downtime affects Zenith Bank’s services, leaving millions of customers in the…