African Startup Ecosystems 2026: South Africa Leads as Cape Town Surges Ahead
South Africa has retained its position as Africa’s leading startup ecosystem on a per-capita basis, according to the
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Fintech
Our Fintech category covers Insights into mobile money, digital payments, lending platforms, insurtech, and the key players fostering financial inclusion and economic development.
From Cash to Chat: How Loop Is Revolutionising WhatsApp Payments in Africa
Just after sunrise in a Cape Town suburb, a minibus taxi pulls up outside a family home. The driver leans
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Sanlam Fintech Accelerator Now Open
The Sanlam Foundation, in partnership with business development specialist Edge Growth, has opened applications for the Sanlam Group ESD Accelerator
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How One Developer Turned SARB’s Fragmented Data into a User-First Dashboard
Finding a reliable resource for key South African economic stats can be challenging. To solve this issue, developer Karl-Alexander
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Flutterwave Launches 2-day Virtual Accelerator for Young Africans
Fintech firm Flutterwave has launched Flutterwave Accelerate, a free, two day workshop aimed at equipping young Africans with in-demand
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Sourcefin and the Black Management Forum announce three-year partnership
The Black Management Forum (BMF) and Sourcefin have signed a three-year partnership aimed at enhancing access to financial resources
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Stitch Secures $55 Million in Latest Funding Round
Local fintech Stitch has secured an additional $55 million in funding to enhance its end-to-end payment solutions for
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Happy Pay Partners with Peach Payments to Expand BNPL in South Africa
Happy Pay has entered into a strategic partnership with Peach Payments to broaden its buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) offering
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Yoco Unveils Largest-Ever Product Release to Power Small Business Growth in South Africa
Yoco has today announced the largest product release in its history at Yoco Next: Digital Product Showcase – an online event
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Yellow Card Appoints Kamogelo Mosime as SA Country Manager
Pan-African fintech Yellow Card has appointed Kamogelo Mosime as Country Manager for South Africa, as the company looks to
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Yoco turns 10: From Access Pioneer to Product-Driven Innovator
Local fintech company Yoco marks a significant milestone in its journey this year as the company marks 10 years since
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Renew Capital Invests in NjiaPay To Enhance Payment Efficiency for Businesses in Africa
NjiaPay, a payment service provider, has secured investment from Renew Capital to expand its platform, enhance its intelligent routing capabilities,
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Paystack Introduces Zap App for Quick(er) Bank Transfers
Digital payments company Paystack has launched Zap, a new consumer-centric app that enables users to transfer money quickly and
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