More

    Staff Writer

    CFO Churn Casts Shadow Over Flutterwave’s Long-Delayed IPO Ambitions

    Africa's $3bn payments champion trades Wall Street polish for regional banking steel as executive turnover points to deferred listing plans and domestic regulatory friction.

    Algeria’s Fintech Era Begins as Telecom Giant Djezzy Secures Country’s First PSP License

    The entity is a dedicated subsidiary of Optimum Telecom Algeria (Djezzy), the country’s second-largest mobile operator.
    spot_img

    Keep exploring

    Moroccan Mobility Startup Enakl Secures $2.3M Seed Round to Tackle Commuter Gridlock  

    While many mobility startups struggle to find a seat at the table with government authorities, Enakl has managed to breach the public-sector barrier.

    A New Exit Route for African Renewables: UK and SA Investors Anchor $50M Secondary Fund

    Few funds have focused on acquiring such projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.

    Why Nigerian Tech Founders Are Doing M&A Differently From the Rest of Africa

    While African tech consolidates, Nigerian startups are pursuing a distinct strategy.

    Contracts Over Crowds: Swvl’s $2.2m Kuwaiti Deal Signals New Era of Fiscal Discipline

    The move, announced today, follows a third consecutive quarter of profitability for the Dubai-headquartered firm.

    Yakeey Lands $15m to Digitise Morocco’s Broken Property Transaction Chain

    The transaction is notable not just for its size, but for a curious guest at the table.

    ‘Our Operations Remain Unaffected’: Livestock Wealth Plays Down Impact of FSCA Sanctions

    "Livestock Wealth (Pty) Ltd has been operational since 2015 without interruption."

    Japanese Solar Giant WASSHA Acquires Kenyan Mobility Startup Zaribee

    Zaribee, formerly known as Unchorlight Kenya, specializes in a rent-to-own model for motorcycle taxi (boda boda) riders.

    Island Life, Electric Vibes: The 2035 Deadline Sparking an EV Hardware Scramble in Mauritius

    While Mauritius is world-renowned for its turquoise waters, its domestic energy goals are increasingly industrial.

    AfricInvest Launches $100M Morocco Fund, Marking First Kingdom-Specific Vehicle Since 2012

    The launch marks a significant shift for the Tunis-headquartered firm.

    Checkbooks and Caution: The Tentative Reset of African Tech Startups’ Missing Investors

    Several funds that once did 5–10 African deals annually are now doing 1–3, concentrating ownership and support.

    The Edtech Model That Survived Nigeria’s Funding Winter

    A recent investment into a Nigerian edtech marketplace suggests that venture capital is returning to the country's education sector - but the "growth at all costs" playbook has been replaced.

    JSE Reforms Listing Regime as African Exchanges Fight for Tech IPOs

    The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has overhauled its listing requirements to accommodate high-growth companies, but questions remain about whether the changes go far enough.

    Latest articles

    CFO Churn Casts Shadow Over Flutterwave’s Long-Delayed IPO Ambitions

    Africa's $3bn payments champion trades Wall Street polish for regional banking steel as executive turnover points to deferred listing plans and domestic regulatory friction.

    Algeria’s Fintech Era Begins as Telecom Giant Djezzy Secures Country’s First PSP License

    The entity is a dedicated subsidiary of Optimum Telecom Algeria (Djezzy), the country’s second-largest mobile operator.

    Bank Zero Joins TymeBank and Discovery in South Africa’s Profitable Neobank Club

    Bank Zero hits monthly break-even with just 275,000 direct retail accounts, offering a playbook for capital-efficient fintechs.

    Two Exits in Six Years: Dan Kleinbaum’s GTXN Acquired by Luno

    Deal gives the crypto exchange an owned settlement layer across developed–emerging market corridors - but proposed South African rules may restrict the very activity it enables.