Nigeria’s financial technology ecosystem is seeing increased activity as diaspora-focused remittance platform Revve positions itself as a convenient option for Nigerians abroad, while investors at home turn their attention to the ₦2.15 trillion initial public offering (IPO) linked to Dangote Refinery. The simultaneous developments highlight two important trends in Nigeria’s financial market: the growing importance…

Zambian fintech startup Zoyk is taking a major step toward regional expansion after receiving approval from the Bank of Central Congo (BCC) to introduce its digital payments platform, ZoykPay, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The approval marks an important milestone for the fintech as it looks beyond Zambia and into one of Africa’s…

In the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship, startups are often judged by how well they survive disruption. But a new way of thinking goes beyond resilience: the antifragile startup does not simply withstand shocks—it becomes stronger because of them. The concept of antifragility describes businesses that improve when exposed to uncertainty, pressure and unexpected challenges. Instead…

South Africa’s digital banking market is entering a new phase as GoTyme Bank challenges the idea that instant payments must automatically come with transaction fees. The bank’s position reflects growing competition among financial technology companies seeking to make everyday payments faster, cheaper and more accessible. Instant payments have become increasingly important as consumers and businesses…

For many African startups, securing early-stage funding is often presented as a major milestone. But according to Madica’s Emmanuel Adegboye, raising $200,000 may not be enough to give a young company the runway it needs to survive, grow and prove its business model. Adegboye’s observation highlights one of the biggest challenges facing founders across Africa:…

Flutterwave has been exploring the use of stablecoins as part of its broader strategy to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper and more efficient across Africa. The move reflects a growing shift among fintech companies toward digital assets as an alternative infrastructure for moving money between countries. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a relatively stable…