Tag: FinTech
Egyptian fintech startup Lucky secures approval to launch payments card
Egyptian fintech startup Lucky has secured final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to launch the “Lucky One” card for all its...
Ghana’s FIDO raises $30m for new products and expansion across Africa
Ghana-based micro-credit fintech, Fido has raised $30 million equity investment and undisclosed debt funding in a Series A round led by Israel-based private equity...
Mastercard, EziPay join to provide fintechs more solutions for millions in...
Mastercard has strengthened its collaboration with major fintech operators by partnering with EziPay to enable millions of consumers across the Middle East and Africa...
Nigerian fintech KLASHA raises US$4.5 million
Nigeria and San Francisco-based fintech Klasha has announced the close of a $2.1 million round led by American Express (AMEX) Ventures and Global Ventures.
This brings its seed round...
HUBTEL launches in Koforidua
Hubtel, the leading quick commerce, messaging, and payment service provider has announced its operations in Koforidua, the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Hubtel is extending the...
TECNO to launch Mobile Wallet in Ghana, 5 other countries
Handheld device maker, Tecno has unveiled plans to launch its mobile wallet across six new markets in Africa, having piloted the application in Nigeria...
Mastercard boosts Digital Payments capabilities in Africa, Europe, Middle East
For the digitally connected consumer who seeks immediacy and convenience, Mastercard’s Digital First program delivers an innovative and secure experience that makes it easier...
Former MTN CEO secures funding for his new Fintech
A former CEO of MTN Group, Paul Edwards has secured a series-A funding round for his new venture, a fintech start-up called VantagePay.
VantagePay –...
Canza Finance drives decentralised cross-border payments for Africans
When Pascal Ntsama, Co-Founder and CEO of Canza Finance got admitted to Georgia Southern University to study advanced mathematics, he had vague plans of becoming...
Mastercard, One Global, i2c launch integrated wallet in Middle East and...
Mastercard, One Global™ and i2c have announced a partnership to provide tailored financial solutions that will enable the issuance of digital mobile wallets in...