From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigerian fintech Duplo has secured key regulatory licences to provide electronic invoicing and tax transmission services, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing digital tax transformation. The approval positions the company at the center of a rapidly evolving compliance ecosystem as Nigeria moves toward mandatory e-invoicing. The licences—granted under the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS)…

Investors across Africa are increasingly shifting their attention from fintech startups to infrastructure-focused ventures, signaling a broader evolution in the continent’s innovation ecosystem. While fintech once dominated venture capital flows, recent trends show a growing preference for businesses that build the foundational systems powering economies. Between December 2025 and March 2026, Zenith Bank’s share price…

Investors across Africa are increasingly shifting their attention from fintech startups to infrastructure-focused ventures, signaling a broader evolution in the continent’s innovation ecosystem. While fintech once dominated venture capital flows, recent trends show a growing preference for businesses that build the foundational systems powering economies. One key reason for this shift is market saturation and…

In March 2026, South African fintech startup littlefish announced a $9.5 million Series A funding round, marking a significant step in its ambition to become a core infrastructure layer for how African banks serve small businesses. The round was led by Partech, with participation from TLcom Capital, Flourish Ventures, and Proparco, reflecting strong investor confidence…

Founded in 2015 by Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike, TeamApt began not as a consumer app but as a backend payments and banking infrastructure provider for financial institutions. The company built robust technology that helped banks and businesses move funds, process transactions, and automate core banking functions — essentially laying the groundwork inside the plumbing…

The question of whether Africa can build its own global social media platform is no longer theoretical—it is increasingly becoming a strategic conversation about digital independence, innovation, and economic growth. With a rapidly expanding youth population and rising internet penetration, the continent is well-positioned to shape the next wave of global digital platforms. Today, Africa…