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Why Embedded Finance is Exploding Across West Africa

Why Embedded Finance is Exploding Across West Africa

In a recent panel discussion, Mark Fortune, a global investor with a focus on emerging markets, gave an insight when he stated that "The biggest financial institutions in Africa may never call themselves banks.” When you take a look at what's happening in West Africa, this totally

Setting The Agenda For Nigeria's New Minister of Communications, Innovation, And Digital Economy

Setting The Agenda For Nigeria's New Minister of Communications, Innovation, And Digital Economy

Unveiling the Challenges and Potential of Central Africa's Tech Startup Ecosystem

Unveiling the Challenges and Potential of Central Africa's Tech Startup Ecosystem

The global technology landscape has witnessed an explosion of innovation in recent years, with startups emerging as key players in driving economic growth and technological improvement. While East and West Africa have garnered significant investment and developed vibrant tech ecosystems, the Central African sub region has struggled to find its

African Tech Startups On A Slow Start In H2 2023: July Funding Dipped 44%

African Tech Startups On A Slow Start In H2 2023: July Funding Dipped 44%

African VC funding dipped in July 2023 as 23 startups raised $132.2 million in 25 reported rounds, representing a 44% decline from July 2022, when startups secured $239.7 million.

6 startups bridging the tech talent gap in Africa

6 startups bridging the tech talent gap in Africa

A joint report by Google and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in 2020 disclosed that there are only 700,000 professional developers in Africa.