The solar irrigation company is partnering with fintech Bridgin to launch a receivables financing facility aimed at unlocking local currency debt for smallholder farmers.

 Mastercard has entered into a strategic partnership with Smile ID, making the identity verification provider its exclusive partner in Africa. The deal, which includes a minority investment from the payments giant, aims to bolster secure digital identity solutions across the continent, tackling fraud and...

The solar irrigation company is partnering with fintech Bridgin to launch a receivables financing facility aimed at unlocking local currency debt for smallholder farmers.

 Mastercard has entered into a strategic partnership with Smile ID, making the identity verification...

The fund operates a two-track model, offering everything from prototype vouchers and monthly allowances for idea-stage founders to more substantial seed funding.

Lenders are explicitly forbidden from compounding interest on short-term loans.