A new hospitality platform named Mezza, is officially launching into the UAE to help restaurants access upfront, debt-free capital while driving consistent customer footfall. The platform functions by integrating financial
A Nigerian fintech company, Moniepoint, has expanded its services by officially entering Kenya by acquiring a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank. After this deal was finalized, Moniepoint now has
UAE-based credit scoring startup zypl.ai plans to expand its operations as it raises $5.5million in a bridge round led by Silicon Valley’s Carbide Ventures, alongside prominent investor
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced its intention to partner with fintech platform Cashi in order to increase the usage of digital services in Chad. This development will provide
Metric is introducing a new financial management platform which will be free for all UAE businesses while also providing a new initiative of free founder advisory sessions. This shift is
Kenyan startup Twiva is expanding its services as it secures fresh backing from the Jobtech Alliance to provide a better structured income-generating engine. This funding will help Twiva scale its
Trip.com has announced its partnership with Checkout.com in order to make payment plans simple for global travelers, while integrating local acquiring and digital payments expertise to help deliver
Kenya’s AkiraChix is expanding into Southern Africa with its operations into Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini. This launch is part of its regional growth strategy in order to increase its
GoSwap, a Moroccan EV startup has announced its seed funding which was acquired from Azur Innovation Fund in order to increase its battery-swap infrastructure. This seed funding will assist the
An AI-powered finance platform for businesses in the Middle East, Alaan is launching Alaan Sawa titled Better Together with a pledge of AED 3 million to help up to 1,
Circle and Sasai Fintech have announced a strategic partnership with Sasai’s pan-African payments to integrate into USD Coin (USDC). This collaboration is targeted at reducing transfer payments costs, speed
Startup Club ZA is set to host the inaugural South African Startup Weekup from April 15-17, 2026 in Cape Town. It is an organized three-day event which will bring together
