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Ajua and Rate My Service

Ajua and Rate My Service Merge to Grow CX Across Africa

Kenyan startups unite to scale operations in East, West, and Southern Africa

FCCPC Enforces Tough New Penalties

FCCPC Enforces Tough New Penalties on Nigeria’s Digital Lenders

Nigeria Unveils Build with AI

Nigeria Unveils Build with AI to Train 1,000 Developers

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Ajua and Rate My Service

Ajua and Rate My Service Merge to Grow CX Across Africa

Kenyan startups unite to scale operations in East, West, and Southern Africa

Thu Aug 14 2025

FCCPC Enforces Tough New Penalties

FCCPC Enforces Tough New Penalties on Nigeria’s Digital Lenders

New rules impose fines up to $62,500 or 1% of turnover for violations

Thu Aug 14 2025

Nigeria Unveils Build with AI

Nigeria Unveils Build with AI to Train 1,000 Developers

Google and GOMYCODE launch program to boost Nigeria’s generative AI talent

Thu Aug 14 2025

Nawy

🚀 Startup of the Week

Startup of the Week: Nawy

Proptech startup Nawy grows across MENA with $80M funding and SmartCrowd acquisition

Thu Aug 14 2025

Street Wallet Raises $350K

Street Wallet Raises $350,000 to Expand Cashless Payments for Informal Traders

Funding to grow fintech’s reach and boost financial inclusion in South Africa’s informal economy

Wed Aug 13 2025

Nedbank Acquires iKhokha

Nedbank Acquires iKhokha in $92.4 million All-Cash Fintech Deal

Acquisition to boost SME-focused digital payments and banking services in South Africa

Wed Aug 13 2025

Ampersand Secures Funding

Ampersand Secures Funding to Grow Electric Mobility Business in East Africa

EV energy company to grow motorcycle fleet and battery-swap network by 2026

Wed Aug 13 2025

TymeBank

TymeBank Engages Home Affairs Over Sharp ID Verification Fee Hike

Bank seeks fair pricing to protect financial inclusion for low-income South Africans

Tue Aug 12 2025

A15

🏆 Investor of the Week

Investor of the Week: A15

How a Cairo-based VC hit 10x DPI backing bold MENA founders

Tue Aug 12 2025