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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Binance Charged With Tax Evasion in Nigeria as Exec Escapes
Binance Charged With Tax Evasion in Nigeria as Exec Escapes
March 25, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Nigeria has reportedly charged Binance and two of the cryptocurrency exchange’s executives with tax evasion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Deel to Acquire Africa-Focused Payroll Firm PaySpace
Deel to Acquire Africa-Focused Payroll Firm PaySpace
March 05, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Hiring and payroll platform Deel is set to acquire payroll and HR firm PaySpace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Mastercard and MTN Group Partner on Mobile Payments in Africa
Mastercard and MTN Group Partner on Mobile Payments in Africa
March 01, 2024  |  Mobile Payments

Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech have partnered to help consumers and small businesses across Africa transact through mobile payments. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Report: Uber Considers Investment in African Vehicle Financing Startup Moove
Report: Uber Considers Investment in African Vehicle Financing Startup Moove
February 23, 2024  |  Investments

Uber is reportedly considering joining other investors in a funding round for Moove, an African vehicle financing startup. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Absa Says African FinTechs Should List IPOs on Local Exchanges
Absa Says African FinTechs Should List IPOs on Local Exchanges
February 22, 2024  |  IPO

South Africa’s Absa Group has reportedly highlighted the opportunity for African FinTechs to consider public listings at home. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Boom Debuts Blockchain-Powered Payment Platform for Unbanked Consumers in Africa
Boom Debuts Blockchain-Powered Payment Platform for Unbanked Consumers in Africa
February 19, 2024  |  Blockchain

Boom launched an online payment gateway that allows merchants to collect payments from 2 billion unbanked consumers across Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Funding for African HealthTech Startups Dips 2% in 2023
Funding for African HealthTech Startups Dips 2% in 2023
February 13, 2024  |  Investments

African HealthTech startups raised $167 million in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Visa Invites Applications for FinTech Accelerator Program in Africa
Visa Invites Applications for FinTech Accelerator Program in Africa
January 29, 2024  |  Startups

Visa launched the second cohort for its Africa FinTech Accelerator program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Nukkleus Taps Tantel to Expand Cross-Border B2B Payments in Africa
Nukkleus Taps Tantel to Expand Cross-Border B2B Payments in Africa
January 22, 2024  |  Partnerships

Blockchain/payments firm Nukkleus has teamed with Tantel Group to expand its footprint in Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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