From Lagos to Nairobi

African businesses continue to face significant barriers when trading across borders, from slow cross-country settlements to inconsistent financial infrastructure and high currency-conversion risks. Emerging fintech startup Cardri is stepping forward with an ambitious mission: to streamline intra-African commerce through instant payments, unified settlements, and AI-powered risk management. Cardri’s platform is designed to solve one of…

YC-backed fintech startup Moni, recently rebranded as Rank, has taken a major strategic leap with its acquisition of AjoMoney and Zazzau, two rising players in Nigeria’s digital finance and savings ecosystem. The move signals Rank’s strengthened ambition to build a unified, technology-driven financial infrastructure that empowers underserved segments across West Africa. The acquisition of AjoMoney,…

YC-backed fintech Moni has announced a major rebranding, now operating under the name Rank, as it takes a significant step toward expanding its financial services footprint. The rebrand comes alongside Rank’s strategic acquisition of a licensed bank, signaling its ambition to offer a broader suite of banking and financial products to consumers and businesses. Founded…

In a bold move to strengthen its workforce and enhance economic development, Nigeria has unveiled a new Talent Accelerator program aimed at addressing critical skills gaps across key sectors. The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, seeks to equip young professionals with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly competitive…

Kenya’s digital health landscape has been shaken after a massive data breach compromised the personal health information of approximately five million citizens. The breach, which targeted sensitive medical records, was detected by the mobile health platform M-Tiba ten days after the incident occurred, raising concerns over cybersecurity and data protection in the country. M-Tiba, a…

Chowdeck, the African payments and lifestyle platform, is taking a bold step toward becoming a full-fledged super app with the launch of its new ‘Bills’ feature and the migration of its user base to the Mira platform. These developments reflect the company’s ambition to consolidate multiple digital services under one roof, offering users an integrated…