
The Future of Fintech in Africa
18% of the world’s population lives in Africa, and 57% of Africans are ‘unbanked’, living without a bank account or a digital wallet to their Name. The opportunity is massive, which is why fintech is the most dominant and most funded tech sector in Africa, today.

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Uncover the driving forces behind global trade as we break down the top three categories of goods exported worldwide in this insightful video.

6 Graphs That You Need to Know about the Fintech Market Landscape in Africa
In this article, you will explore the six essential graphs and data revealing the state of the growing fintech market landscape in Africa, and which countries are leading the scene.
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Providus Bank: The Bank Supporting Fintechs in Nigeria
We interviewed Walter Akpani, the MD and CEO of Providus Bank, to discuss the bank's role in fostering local fintech growth and his outlook on financial innovation in Africa's future.
Read SpotlightApplications For Pan-African Incubator IncubMe Are Open Until June 15, 2023
Participants of the four-month program will be able to avail 100% free incubation and acceleration support, tailored as per the level of maturity of a given business idea.
Women in Tech programme awards $50,000 to three Saudi female-led startups
Three Saudi-based female-led startups have been awarded $50,000 in equity-free cash rewards, as part of the Standard Chartered Women in Tech programme initiated by Falak Investment Hub.
01 June 2023YouTube, Roblox and Baby Shark: A study on children’s digital preferences in the UAE
A new study by Kaspersky reveals children’s digital interests & preferences in the UAE. Over the last months, the three most popular apps on Android among children were YouTube, Chrome, and WhatsApp.
01 June 2023Morocco’s MedTech DataPathology raises $1 million
Founded in 2020 by Mohammed El Khannoussi and Hicham El Attar, DataPathology aims to revolutionize cancer diagnosis by providing digitized pathological diagnoses to patients in Africa.
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Mastercard’s Role in Fostering Fintech in Africa
IFC on Fostering Financial Inclusion via Fintech Investments in Africa
NowNow Reimagining Fintech in Africa
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