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Standard Bank to raise stake in Angolan unit
Johannesburg-based Standard Bank has expressed interest in buying more shares in its Angolan unit after government authorities detained an investor and seized his ...
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Revolut launches Revolut Junior
Revolut, a financial super app that was first launched in the UK, has rolled out to its users in Singapore, Revolut Junior, a ...
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TransferWise announce global partnership with Visa following successful collaboration on cloud technology
TransferWise and Visa have announced a global partnership and the first use of Visa Cloud Connect a new way fintechs and partners can ...
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Fintech startup Finplus processes more than $500 million
Finplus group, a Kenyan fintech startup, has announced its software has processed over US$503 million in combined transaction value in less than four ...
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SA fintech Mama Money grows 500% during the pandemic
Mama Money, a South African founded digital money transfer operator reportedly grew by 500% during 2020. According to reports, the fintech startup currently ...
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Microsoft, Stanbic and Kenyan Government Join forces to Impart Digital Skills
Microsoft Kenya, Stanbic Kenya Foundation and the Kenyan Government have partnered to impart digital skills to 50,000 entrepreneurs. According to Reports,this move will ...
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Private equity firm Marlin snatches up e-commerce optimization platform Lengow
French startup, Lengow has a new landlord as Marlin Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in the company. Lengow operates a software-as-a-service platform to ...
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The Naira Token Stablecoin (NGNT) Goes Live on the Binance Smart Chain and Gets Backed 1:1 by BUSD Stablecoin
The Nigerian Naira token stablecoin (NGNT) has announced that it is now live on the Binance Smart Chain and is backed by the ...
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AFRICA FINANCE CORPORATION HIRES BLACKSTONE’S ZAROU CEO, SAMEH SHENOUDA, AS CIO
Africa Finance Corporation, one of the biggest investors in infrastructure solutions in Africa, has announced the appointment of Sameh Shenouda as its new ...
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Japanese firm launches $15m African startup fund, announces 5 investments
Tokyo-headquartered UNCOVERED FUND has launched with a targeted size of US$15 million, and confirmed its first five investments in African tech startups. Launched ...