From Lagos to Nairobi

For Nigerian students heading to Canada, securing admission is only part of the journey. Paying tuition from Nigeria can introduce another layer of difficulty, from foreign-exchange constraints to international transfer delays and complicated payment processes. Nefer is emerging as part of a new wave of fintech solutions designed to make that process simpler. The challenge…

Finding a job in Angola can involve searching through company websites, social media pages, WhatsApp groups and informal networks. KambaWork, a new Angolan startup, wants to bring those fragmented opportunities into one digital platform and make it easier for young people to find legitimate paths into employment. Officially launching on September 1, 2026, KambaWork is…

For many Africans, crossing a border can mean leaving behind more than home. It can also mean leaving behind the financial tools they depend on. A bank card that works perfectly in Lagos may fail in Nairobi, while paying locally can require a new wallet, another card or a completely different payment method. Nigerian fintech…

For nearly 100,000 people across 19 communities in northern Nigeria, unreliable electricity could soon become less of a daily obstacle. All On and Energise Africa have committed $4 million to Maskh Nigeria Limited to develop and deploy solar-powered mini-grids across communities in Jigawa and Bauchi states. The investment comes under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable…

Sending money across African borders can still be surprisingly difficult. Different currencies, banking systems, payment rails and settlement processes often turn a simple transfer into a slow and expensive transaction. Arksend is positioning itself as a fintech solution to that problem, making it easier for people to move money across the continent quickly and receive…

South African venture capital firm Mamor Capital Ventures has secured R300 million in the first close of its inaugural fund, giving the black women-owned and managed investor fresh capital to back technology businesses that have moved beyond the early stages of development. The firm is targeting R550 million for the fund and will continue fundraising…