More
    HomeGovernance, Policy & Regulations Forum

    Governance, Policy & Regulations Forum

    Tunisia’s Fintech Crackdown

    Analysts expect these hurdles to favor established institutions.

    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.

    Open Rails, Closed Doors: West Africa’s Central Bank Is Entrenching Bank Monopolies

    The central bank’s open-banking framework was designed to level the playing field, but initial rollouts have concentrated rail control among legacy institutions—forcing agile startups to rent the very infrastructure meant to liberate them.

    14% to 4%: How Nigerian Regulation Took a Bite Out of Optasia’s Growth

    Ghana remains the group's largest African market by revenue, but a regulatory suspension in Nigeria has sharply reduced its contribution.
    spot_img

    Keep exploring

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.

    The Field Is Not Level

    Ray Langa, Group CEO, Leagas Delaney, writes from South Africa

    Is Talent Export the New Impact Thesis? Daniel Yu’s $100M Fund Makes Its First Bet

    Move signals fund's focus on labour migration as a pathway out of poverty.

    Shuttlers Launches Carpooling Service as Rivals Race for Uber’s Market Share in Nigeria

    Findings by Launch Base Africa found that fares on several ride-hailing platforms operating in Nigeria have risen sharply since Uber’s exit.

    Latest articles

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.

    The Field Is Not Level

    Ray Langa, Group CEO, Leagas Delaney, writes from South Africa

    Fintech Walletdoc Steals March on Rivals With Visa Biometric Rollout in South Africa

    The local payments gateway is swapping frustrating bank redirects for Face ID in a bid to slay cart abandonment.

    From DFS Lab to Mubadala: The Rare Repeat Alliances Funding African Tech in 2026

    An analysis of disclosed funding rounds in 2026 shows that despite the proliferation of mega-syndicates, only a handful of investors repeatedly co-invest together.