African cities are among the fastest growing in the world, leading to rising demand for urban…
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Zambian Startup Developing Africa’s First Card-Issuing API
Union54 (54 is a nod to the number of African countries) is a fintech company founded…
Moove Secures Funding
Moove, a provider of revenue-based vehicle financing services for drivers in Africa, has collected a $23…
Investment Lags in African Oil Production
Sub-Saharan Africa, especially its largest oil producers Nigeria and Angola, will struggle to raise oil output…
Insurtech Platform Naked Raises $11 million in a Naspers-Led Round
South African insurtech platform Naked has raised $11 million in a Naspers-led round. Existing investors Yellowwoods…
Energy Security Under Threat
Around 9mn b/d of crude is shipped every day from the world’s biggest oil producing region…
New Zealand House Prices on Record High
Desperation among homebuyers is pushing New Zealand house prices to record highs, overpowering the government’s efforts…
FTX Sets Sights on Blue-Chip Acquisitions
Some of the world’s most prestigious financial institutions could become acquisition targets for young cryptocurrency companies,…
Vietnam to be the Next Fintech Battleground
Vietnamese fintech start-up MoMo, the key to winning the battle against Grab, Sea, and other rivals…
Singapore Banks’ Signal Growth Slowdown
Singapore lenders Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC.SI) and United Overseas Bank beat profit estimates, driven by recovery…