Despite a dip in overall funding levels, the continent is witnessing a marked increase in the number of ventures securing $1 million or more.

Mozambique doubles down on growth with Africa's first dual benchmark rate cuts in 2024 as currencies across the continent score gains against the greenback.

From ranking as the world’s worst-performing currencies in 2023, the Kenyan shilling and Nigerian naira have made significant progress. They are now among the best-performing currencies in the world for 2024, raising hopes for a lower cost of living in these countries.

Explore how Leatherback's collaboration with YES BANK is revolutionizing remittances by enabling seamless Indian Rupee transfers worldwide, fostering economic growth and cultural exchange between India and Africa.

Access Bank's acquisition of National Bank of Kenya (NBK) marks a significant move in its East Africa expansion strategy, valued at around $100 million, pending regulatory approval. 📈💰

Nigeria's Access Bank strengthens its presence in Kenya with the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya from KCB Group, marking its second Kenyan acquisition in recent years. 🌍💼

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposes a substantial increase in the minimum paid-up capital for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to ₦1 billion, aiming to reshape the crypto landscape.

Chipper Cash, a prominent fintech company, announces layoffs and salary cuts after suspending its services in the US, highlighting a strategic shift towards focusing on its African markets.

Despite economic challenges fueled by hyperinflation and sanctions, Zimbabwean startups are resilient and forging ahead. Learn how they navigate funding constraints, access markets beyond borders, and embrace alternative financial technologies.

Nongcebo Langa fell in love with wine after a chance encounter with a winemaker at a fair. She went on to study the craft at South Africa’s renowned Stellenbosch University and her passion and mastery of the industry’s technical processes has resulted in her creating award-winning wines, like the 2022 Delheim Gewürztraminer.