Kenyan Logistics Startup Leta Secures $5M to Revolutionize African Supply Chains
Leta, a Kenya-based logistics technology company, has secured $5 million in seed fundingto expand its AI-powered logistics platform across Africa.
https://t.co/eyw3LOoZDF
Unity Bank Appoints Ebenezer Kolawole as Acting MD/CEO
@UnityBankPlc has appointed Mr. Ebenezer Kolawole (FCA) as its Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) following the retirement of Mrs. Oluwatomi Somefun.
https://t.co/08160Lrrdd
Tyme Bank Reports Growth in Customer Base and Deposits Amid Strategic Expansion
South African digital bank @tymebankza has continued its upward trajectory, recording a 7% increase in its customer base, reaching 10.7 million users by December 2024.
https://t.co/N3HeDmRcS6
MTN to Spin Off Fintech Units as Mastercard Invests in Digital Expansion
MTN is set to separate its financial technology divisions in Ghana, Nigeria, and Uganda during the first half of 2025, paving the way for Mastercard Inc. to acquire minority stake.
https://t.co/DzrXS4U4hO
Kenya’s GDP to Grow by 4.7%, Supported by Digitisation
Kenya is poised for strong economic performance in 2025, with GDP growth projected at 4.7%, outpacing the global forecast of 3.2%.
This steady expansion is driven by digital advancements.
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https://t.co/EY9zujcxVc
Sycamore Strengthens Leadership, Appoints Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola as New Head of Asset Management
Nigerian fintech firm @SycamoreNG has appointed Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola, a seasoned investment expert, to lead its asset management division.
https://t.co/t9Bwa9jYVH
Flutterwave And SMEDAN Unite to Boost Digital Payments For Nigerian MSMEs
@theflutterwave has partnered with @SMEDANGov to equip (MSMEs) with cutting-edge digital payment solutions, e-commerce tools, and financial resources.
https://t.co/ITOjc5Ie1I
Policy and regulatory developments shaping Africa’s fintech landscape (2024-2025) and projections for the coming years — Part II
As the crypto market has grown, regulators and policymakers have sought to regulate financial services related to crypto.
https://t.co/24yqqRGw8k
Sycamore Expands Into Wealth Management With SEC Fund Manager License
Nigerian digital lender @SycamoreNG is set to redefine investment access after securing a fund manager license from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
https://t.co/pZ3WY0vmVb
Policy And Regulatory Developments Shaping Africa’s Fintech Landscape (2024-2025) And Projections For The Coming Years — Part I
As fintech innovations continue to expand, the need for sound policies, laws, and public policy initiatives has grown.
https://t.co/VKtWnc2Q5V
EFInA Unveils New Brand Identity and Five-Year Strategy to Deepen Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
@EFInA_Nigeria , Nigeria’s leading market facilitator for financial inclusion, has introduced a refreshed brand identity.
https://t.co/n6XSSgQ3Hz
Investment Platform Risevest Secures U.S. Broker-Dealer License, Expanding Global Investment Access
@Risevest , has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining a U.S. broker-dealer license through its affiliate, Risevest Financial Securities Limited.
https://t.co/k525PxLnVd
SANEF Limited Appoints Uche Uzoebo as New Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF)Limited has appointed Mrs. @UcheUzoebo as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective February 2025.
https://t.co/H1gdgT3gMn
Africa Fintech Forum 2025
Johannesburg will host the second Africa Fintech Forum 2025 on February 19, 2025, a gathering of the continent's top fintech leaders, innovators, industry stakeholders, and some of the brightest minds from the fintech segment.
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South African Fintech Stitch Expands Into In-Person Payments With ExiPay Acquisition
South African fintech company Stitch, renowned for its digital payment solutions, has acquired ExiPay.
https://t.co/9QXdCPOHic