Octavia Carbon, a pioneering Kenyan startup specializing in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, has raised $3.9 million in seed funding to scale its carbon removal operations
On October 2, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a major shake-up in the way foreign exchange (forex) transactions will be conducted in the Nigerian market. If you’ve ever wondered why forex seems so confusing—or why it sometimes feels like it works against the everyday person—this new system, called the Electronic Foreign Exchange…
Lesaka’s Strategic Acquisition Lesaka Technologies, a Nasdaq-listed fintech company, has officially completed the acquisition of fellow fintech firm Adumo for $96 million. The deal, which includes $13 million in cash, marks a significant step in Lesaka’s growth strategy as it strengthens its foothold in the Southern African fintech market
The R300 million Seed Fund addresses this challenge by focusing on seed capital, which is crucial for innovation, research, and development in the country’s growing tech sector
Achieve, a Ghanaian investment app developed by Petra Securities, has introduced a new feature called Global Tech, offering users a unique opportunity to invest in some of the world’s leading technology companies
The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has introduced a new investment product, the Ghana Gold Coin (GGC), as part of its efforts to manage excess liquidity in the banking sector and promote its domestic gold purchase program
Mastercard has recently made waves in the cryptocurrency space with the launch of its crypto debit card, allowing users in Europe to make payments directly with Bitcoin
Userguest, a leading Moroccan tech startup dedicated to helping hotels enhance direct revenue, has raised an impressive €2.2 million (approximately $2.4 million) in seed funding