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Namibia may be getting a CBDC quickly, in keeping with central financial institution
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Namibia may be getting a CBDC quickly, in keeping with central financial institution

Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab has stated that the central bank’s strategic direction and the rapid digitisation of the financial system have prompted it to think critically about a potential Namibia Dollar CBDC in…

Kenyans within the diaspora can now pay payments on M-PESA with NALA Cash
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Kenyans within the diaspora can now pay payments on M-PESA with NALA Cash

NALA, a fintech startup that powers quick remittances from the UK and US to Africa, has launched a new feature that allows the Kenyan diaspora to pay local bills in their home country. This feature…

Cellular cash is surging in Africa as extra disruption happen
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Cellular cash is surging in Africa as extra disruption happen

At TechCabal’s Future of Commerce event, held on 23rd September, a panel session was put together to discuss the impact of mobile money on payments and commerce in Africa.  There, Damilare Dosunmu, staff writer with…

Nigerian information and intelligence firm Stears raises $3.3 million to unravel Africa’s information dearth
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Nigerian information and intelligence firm Stears raises $3.3 million to unravel Africa’s information dearth

Nigerian data and intelligence company, Stears has raised $3.3 million to enhance its data collection and analytics capabilities, acquire talent and expand into East and Southern Africa. This seed round was led by MaC Venture…

Funding metrics that matter to African feminine founders
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Funding metrics that matter to African feminine founders

This article was contributed to TechCabal and co-authored by Sarah Dusek, Founder of Enygma Ventures; Tebogo Mokwena, Founder of Akiba Digital Are you tackling a big problem that solves global challenges? Does your solution improve the…

Be Cell Africa launches EUR & USD accounts for African companies
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Be Cell Africa launches EUR & USD accounts for African companies

Be Mobile Africa has launched their new multi-currency business banking platform for businesses in Africa. The platform will enable customers to apply for and open USD and EUR business accounts within 48 hours, without the…

Google is enjoying the lengthy recreation with its Africa-focused initiatives
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Google is enjoying the lengthy recreation with its Africa-focused initiatives

The relationship between Google and Africa began some 15 years ago, about nine years after the company officially launched. The company, which is now worth over a trillion dollars, has built and championed some Africa-focused…

Collaborating in main enterprise occasions in Europe contributes to the expansion of African startup founders
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Collaborating in main enterprise occasions in Europe contributes to the expansion of African startup founders

This article was contributed to TechCabal by Noel K. Tshiani, the founder of Congo Business Network. The organisation works with startup founders in the Congolese diaspora and those based in the Democratic Republic of Congo,…

Learn how to use MTN MoMo in South Africa
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Learn how to use MTN MoMo in South Africa

MTN MoMo South Africa allows you to keep money, send and receive payments, make purchases, and perform various other financial operations, all from the convenience of your mobile phone. It is quick, easy, helpful, and…

This Week: Nigeria sues Meta
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This Week: Nigeria sues Meta

Editor’s Note Week 40, 2022 Read time: 5 minutes Meta is no novice when it comes to being sued.  This time the Nigerian government has a bone to pick with the social media giant. We’ll…

African startups have raked in $4billion to this point in 2022
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African startups have raked in $4billion to this point in 2022

This article was submitted to TechCabal by Seth Onyango, bird story agency* Africa’s VC scene remained resilient in spite of major geopolitical and financial headwinds that are precipitating falling startup valuations and sell-offs across the…

How Bitcoin communities in Africa are fostering Bitcoin adoption
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How Bitcoin communities in Africa are fostering Bitcoin adoption

In October 2020, Nigeria witnessed the largest protests the country had ever seen, as thousands of young people went out to march against police brutality and demanded the disbandment of the infamous SARS (Special Anti-Robbery…