Three years ago, when electric mobility was still an experimental idea in much of Africa, Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki made an unconventional choice.
Adeyemi-Adams’ motivation for establishing the platform stems from her personal journey, having experienced homelessness and participated in various employment support programs.
The funding round also saw participation from several renowned co-investors, including Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, Beyond Capital Ventures, Angaza Capital, and others.
In the wake of the Heritage Bank crisis, fintechs are grappling with the challenge of rebuilding customer trust. While those covered by the NDIC can leverage this as a selling point, others must find alternative ways to demonstrate their commitment to financial security.
Fawry employees collectively hold 43.1 million shares in the company, representing a portion of the over 227 million shares allocated under the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
In September 2023, African mobility startup WhereIsMyTransport opted for Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation due to its financial inability to meet obligations. The liquidator oversaw asset realization and debt settlement, adhering to the UK Companies Act of 2006.
The Central Bank of Egypt granted initial approval for OneBank in May, marking the completion of the first phase of the rigorous licensing process, which includes three stages.
With this acquisition, Polymorph Systems joins Octoco Consulting as a sister company within the Octoco Group, both headquartered in Techno Park, Stellenbosch.
“We are very proud to have Digital Africa by our side as we embark on our expansion plans in Africa,” said Amira Cheniour, Co-Founder and General Manager of Seabex.
Three years ago, when electric mobility was still an experimental idea in much of Africa, Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki made an unconventional choice.
A circular issued recently by the CBE expands the legal definition of "financial companies" to include fintech startups, money transfer operators, and SME lenders.
"Growth is outpacing the structures built to hold it. The answer is not more stores, it is a better middle layer." - Larry Hodes, CEO Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member, writes from Johannesburg.
