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    Ripple Buys Into Flutterwave to Open New Front in African Stablecoin Wars

    The blockchain payments company's Series E participation cements RLUSD in Africa's largest payments network - but Flutterwave is not betting on any single coin.

    Remittance Fintechs Brace for Longer Delays and Higher Fees Across Central Africa

    The Bank of Central African States is tightening its grip on diaspora transfers, placing compliance pressure on payment service providers.

    DBSA Doubles Down on EV Charging With Backing for Zimi

    The investment follows the DBSA's $5.6m (R100m) commitment to Zero Carbon Charge last year

    From African Mines to AI Data Labs: Soros-Backed Fund Targets Supply Chain Blind Spots

    The fund’s portfolio includes tools for worker voice, AI-powered supplier mapping and cleaner critical mineral processing.
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    Victoria’s Surprise Rise Into Africa’s Startup Top Five Raises Awkward Questions About Ecosystem Rankings

    Sub-Saharan Africa’s showing in GSER 2026 is already the weakest of any region covered.

    Swvl Eyes UK and US Launches as Q1 Losses Shrink to $174K

    The Nasdaq-listed company, which started life in Cairo as a bus-booking app before pivoting into enterprise software, posted Q1 2026 revenue of $8.24m.

    Africa’s Electric Mobility Pioneers Turn to Operators in Race for Profitability

    The sector has attracted unprecedented capital.

    Fintech Margins Under Pressure as Pan-African Payments Race Reaches Ghana

    Ghana's fintech sector has attracted intensifying interest from both regional and international players.

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    Victoria’s Surprise Rise Into Africa’s Startup Top Five Raises Awkward Questions About Ecosystem Rankings

    Sub-Saharan Africa’s showing in GSER 2026 is already the weakest of any region covered.

    Swvl Eyes UK and US Launches as Q1 Losses Shrink to $174K

    The Nasdaq-listed company, which started life in Cairo as a bus-booking app before pivoting into enterprise software, posted Q1 2026 revenue of $8.24m.

    Nigeria’s Central Bank Orders Fintechs to Split Their Payments Empires — or Divest

    The CBN is forcing dominant payments groups to choose between issuing and acquiring, triggering the most dramatic reshaping of Africa's largest fintech market in a decade.

    Ripple Buys Into Flutterwave to Open New Front in African Stablecoin Wars

    The blockchain payments company's Series E participation cements RLUSD in Africa's largest payments network - but Flutterwave is not betting on any single coin.