Africa

Africa is the world's second largest and second most-populous continent. At about 30.3 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.2 billion people as of 2016, it accounts for about 16% of the world's human population.

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Identity Verification API Eases Fraud Concerns in Africa’s Digital Space

Identity Verification API Eases Fraud Concerns in Africa’s Digital Space
Identity Verification API Eases Fraud Concerns in Africa’s Digital Space
May 27, 2022  |  Digital Identity

Africa’s technology industry is booming, helped by a competitive tech landscape that has contributed to a leapfrogging effect of bypassing traditional paths like landlines straight...

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Today in Crypto: US House Eyes Probe of Cawthorn’s Crypto Dealings; Investors Take $10B Out of Tether
Today in Crypto: US House Eyes Probe of Cawthorn’s Crypto Dealings; Investors Take $10B Out...
May 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who recently lost his primary to represent western North Carolina again, is now under investigation for crypto-related matter, a press release...

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OPay, Mastercard Tie-Up Drives Financial Inclusion in Middle East, Africa  
OPay, Mastercard Tie-Up Drives Financial Inclusion in Middle East, Africa  
May 19, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

OPay and Mastercard are collaborating to drive financial inclusion across the Middle East and Africa by partnering to open up digital commerce in the region,...

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JumiaPay Transactions Account for 34% of Total Orders in Q1, Faces Increased Competition
JumiaPay Transactions Account for 34% of Total Orders in Q1, Faces Increased Competition
May 17, 2022  |  Earnings

Africa-focused online marketplace Jumia Technologies highlighted signs of continued growth in the first quarter of 2022, driven by the expansion of its logistics service and...

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Today in B2B: Companies Lack in-House Digitization Expertise; BNPL Reduces Supplier-Buyer Friction
Today in B2B: Companies Lack in-House Digitization Expertise; BNPL Reduces Supplier-Buyer Friction
May 11, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, a lack of in-house know-how hinders companies’ attempts to digitize, while buy now, pay later (BNPL) connects buyers and suppliers. Plus,...

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Private Labels, Custom Packaging Giving ‘Made in Africa’ Brands an Image Makeover
Private Labels, Custom Packaging Giving ‘Made in Africa’ Brands an Image Makeover
May 11, 2022  |  Africa

Goods and products manufactured in Africa are often perceived to be of inferior quality compared to those from other countries. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Umba CEO: Emerging Markets’ Legacy Banking Systems Begging for All-In-One Fix
Umba CEO: Emerging Markets’ Legacy Banking Systems Begging for All-In-One Fix
April 15, 2022  |  Banking

“The typical legacy bank isn’t a technology company. They are purchasing a core banking system from a vendor that sells to banks around the world.”...

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UPS Partners Africa’s Jumia on eCommerce Distribution Network
UPS Partners Africa’s Jumia on eCommerce Distribution Network
April 04, 2022  |  eCommerce

United Parcel Service on Monday (April 4) said it will use Africa-focused online marketplace Jumia Technologies AG’s distribution network to expand across the continent, helping...

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