Fintech

Kenya: Lipa Later Placed Under Administration Amid Financial Turmoil and Failed Fundraising

Kenyan buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) fintech Lipa Later has officially entered administration as of March 24, 2025, following prolonged financial struggles and unsuccessful fundraising efforts. ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Kenya

Kenya’s Digital Lending Boom Fuels Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth

A recent report by the Digital Financial Services Association of Kenya (DFSAK) reveals that Kenyans borrow approximately $3.85 million (Ksh 500 million) daily ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Nigeria

MTN and Airtel Africa Partner to Strengthen Network Coverage in Uganda and Nigeria

Telecommunications leaders MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered a strategic agreement to share mobile network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria. This collaboration ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Fintech

Global: dLocal Expands Google Play Payment Options in Kenya with Airtel Mobile Money Integration

Global payment solutions provider dLocal has partnered with Airtel Mobile Money to enhance digital payment accessibility for Google Play users in Kenya. This ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Solving Repetitive KYC Fatigue: Sumsub Introduces Reusable Digital Identity Product Suite

The new offerings, Sumsub ID and Reusable KYC, enable seamless and secure identity verification across 4000+ Sumsub client platforms while protecting user data ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

AMA

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Global Health in Africa

Join us for the exclusive launch of the “Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Global Health in Africa” report, developed by the Science for ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 27, 20250

Global

Global: HoneyBook Unveils AI-Powered Business Management Tools to Empower SMBs

HoneyBook, a leading business platform for service-based entrepreneurs, has introduced AI-driven business management tools designed to streamline operations and enhance productivity for small ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 26, 20250

Global

Global: Charm Unveils AI Platform to Strengthen Banks’ Defense Against Scams

Charm, an AI-driven security platform designed to protect financial institutions and their customers from scams, social engineering, and human-targeted fraud, has emerged from ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 26, 20250

Fintech

Nigeria: Zone CEO Obi Emetarom Advocates for Regulated Blockchain to Transform Nigeria’s Financial Services

Obi Emetarom, CEO of Zone, is championing the adoption of regulated blockchain technology as a transformative solution for Nigeria’s financial services industry. In ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 26, 20250

Fintech

PayPal and Ignyte Partner to Drive Startup and SMB Expansion in the UAE

PayPal has partnered strategically with Ignyte, a Dubai-based digital platform, to enhance support for startups and small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 26, 20250