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Moniepoint: The Fintech Giant Nigerians Use Daily but Rarely Talk About.
In a fintech ecosystem dominated by the headlines of Flutterwave and Paystack, another company has quietly built one of the most powerful financial infrastructures in Nigeria. Moniepoint, originally founded as TeamApt, has grown from a backend banking software provider into a dominant force powering millions of daily transactions across the country. Its rise has been…
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TechStream Weekly Roundup: Top 5 African Tech Stories This Week.
This week in African tech wasn’t just busy — it was defining. Across telecoms, fintech, media, and public infrastructure, one theme stood out clearly: control is shifting. Companies and governments are no longer just participating in the digital economy — they are owning more of the stack, integrating services, and scaling influence beyond borders. At…
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Profitable digital banking in Africa hinges on a strong core system
Digital banking in Africa has grown rapidly over the past decade, driven by mobile adoption, fintech innovation, and the continent’s largely underserved population. From mobile wallets to neo-banks, digital financial services are reshaping how Africans save, borrow, and transact. However, while innovation often grabs headlines, sustainable profitability in digital banking starts with a strong core…
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Kenswitch teams up with Visa to boost Kenya’s payments system
Kenswitch, Kenya’s leading national payments switch, has partnered with global payments giant Visa as competition in the country’s digital payments space intensifies. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing the efficiency, security, and reach of electronic payments, signaling a pivotal shift in Kenya’s efforts to modernize its financial infrastructure. The partnership comes amid growing competition in…
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Passporting set to boost Africa’s cross-border fintech growth
Africa’s fintech sector has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, driven by the continent’s large unbanked population, rising smartphone penetration, and increasing adoption of digital financial services. Yet, despite this rapid expansion, one persistent challenge remains: the fragmentation of regulatory frameworks across African countries. Regulatory passporting—a system that allows fintechs licensed in one jurisdiction…
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Yango diversifies services in Cameroon to move beyond ride-hailing
Yango is broadening its footprint in Cameroon, signaling a strategic shift from a ride-hailing-focused platform to a more diversified digital services provider. The move reflects a growing trend among mobility companies seeking to evolve into “super apps” that offer multiple services within a single ecosystem. Having established a presence in Cameroon’s urban transport sector, Yango…
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