SA’s Centbee graduates from regulatory sandbox, adds new countries to remittance service
South African fintech startup Centbee has successfully completed testing of its remittance service Minit Money…
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SA startup enables crypto-holders to pay for goods and services at 40k merchants
South African startup 6DOT50 is enabling crypto-holders to pay for goods and services at over…
SA startup launches platform it describes as like “Dropbox for death”
Coining the moniker “Dropbox for death” is newly-launched South African startup life.file, which has built…
SA’s FlexClub adds motorcycle subscriptions to its offering
South African startup FlexClub, a global vehicle subscription marketplace, has partnered with the sole distributor…
SA’s FoondaMate is helping students with limited internet study using WhatsApp, Messenger
South African ed-tech startup FoondaMate is enabling students with limited internet access to study online…
Seedstars, FT launch emerging market startup impact challenge
The Financial Times has partnered with Seedstars to host the first FTxSDG Challenge, aimed at…
These open banking startups are driving the next wave of fintech innovation in Africa
All of a sudden, open banking is a very real phenomenon in Africa, with entrepreneurs…
UCT GSB Solution Space, ayoba launch E-Track Programme for startups across Africa
Applications are now open for the upcoming E-Track Programme, which is designed to support startups…
Nigerian VC firm LoftyInc announces first close of $10m fund
Nigerian VC firm LoftyInc Capital Management has announced the first close of its US$10 million…
SA fintech startup Payflex acquired by listed Australian firm plotting African expansion
South African buy now pay later fintech startup Payflex has been acquired by Australia Securities…