https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/751.html Africa news 15 Fintech news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/751.html en-us Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:02:08 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/moment-secures-r364m-to-strengthen-africa-wide-payments-network-745622a Cape Town-based fintech Moment has raised $22m (about R364m) in Series A funding to accelerate the expansion of its payments platform across Africa, taking its total funding to $55m (more than R900m) since launch. 1-270482 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zimbabwe-moves-to-regulate-cryptocurrency-sector-397658a Zimbabwe's government said on Friday, 12 June, it will require cryptocurrency businesses to register and pay annual fees, as it seeks to bring the largely informal market under regulatory oversight. 1-269033 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/exclusive-bloomberg-reflects-on-the-inaugural-africa-business-summit-396228a Bloomberg hosted the inaugural Africa Business Summit in Johannesburg under the theme of Unlocking Africa’s Investment Potential on Monday and Tuesday, 17 and 18 November in the run-up to the G20 Presidency being held in Sandton later this week. 1-263473 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-travel-startup-turnstay-raises-r34m-to-expand-across-africa-735032a South African fintech startup TurnStay has raised over R34m in a seed funding round to scale its cross-border payments platform for the travel and tourism industry. The round was led by First Circle Capital, with participation from investors including TLCom Capital, Enza Capital, Incisive Ventures, CVVC, and Equitable Ventures. 1-260062 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/global-cities-compete-to-host-africarena-innovation-summits-in-2025-819703a AfricArena is now inviting ecosystem support organisations, investment funds, accelerators, incubators, startups, cities, and government agencies across Africa and beyond to apply to host one of its five African summits or international showcase summits in North America, Europe, and Asia in 2025. 1-254439 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/altschool-africa-and-binance-launch-scholarships-to-nurture-digital-skills-in-500-africans-033875a Binance has partnered with AltSchool Africa to offer full-tuition scholarships to 500 young Africans. 1-253957 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/visa-invests-1bn-to-grow-financial-inclusive-in-africa-partners-with-eftcorp-818683a With 250 million Africans expected to join the consuming class by 2030, unlocking $3tr in consumer spending*, Visa has committed to support this growth with a $1bn investment in Africa to accelerate digital transformation. 1-252919 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerian-court-orders-release-of-binance-executive-after-charges-dropped-252407a A Nigerian court on Wednesday ordered the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan after the government dropped money laundering charges against him to allow him to get medical treatment abroad. 1-252840 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mukurus-customer-first-approach-behind-africa-longevity-340818a In the diverse and dynamic landscape of Africa, cross-border payments company Mukuru has made a name for itself by putting the customer front and centre. Its steadfast commitment to meeting customers where they are, whether in remote villages or bustling cities, has fuelled the company's growth and success over the past two decades. 1-248543 Mon, 20 May 2024 16:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/detained-binance-executive-in-court-on-nigerian-tax-money-laundering-charges-908664a One of the two executives from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, detained in Nigeria appeared in an Abuja court on Thursday, 4 April, to face tax evasion and money laundering charges. 1-247354 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fintech Africa