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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Jumia Cuts Low-Value Projects as JumiaPay Transactions Decline
Jumia Cuts Low-Value Projects as JumiaPay Transactions Decline
February 16, 2023  |  eCommerce

Pan-African eCommerce giant Jumia is aggressively pursuing profitability by narrowing losses and growing monetization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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MTN to Invest $1B to Expand 5G Network in Ghana
MTN to Invest $1B to Expand 5G Network in Ghana
February 16, 2023  |  Investments

South Africa-based telecom MTN will reportedly invest $1 billion in Ghana. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Visa and Tingo Debut Super App for Africa’s Farmers
Visa and Tingo Debut Super App for Africa’s Farmers
February 14, 2023  |  Financial Inclusion

Nigerian Agri-FinTech company Tingo has teamed with Visa to launch digital payment offerings in Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Partech Raises $262M to Invest in African Tech Companies
Partech Raises $262M to Invest in African Tech Companies
February 07, 2023  |  Investments

Partech has closed its second Africa fund at 245 million euros (about $262 million). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Nigeria Faces Shortages in Transition to New Paper Bills
Nigeria Faces Shortages in Transition to New Paper Bills
February 03, 2023  |  International

Nigeria is having a tough time switching over to some new paper currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Local Investors Drive Resilience of Africa’s Burgeoning Startup Scene
Local Investors Drive Resilience of Africa’s Burgeoning Startup Scene
January 26, 2023  |  Startups

Total funding invested into African tech startups hit $6.5 billion in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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African Startups Escape Global VC Funding Drought
African Startups Escape Global VC Funding Drought
January 24, 2023  |  Investments

While most startups struggled to find funding last year, African companies saw their fortunes improve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Fincra Receives Payment License From Central Bank of Nigeria
Fincra Receives Payment License From Central Bank of Nigeria
January 20, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

The Nigerian FinTech Fincra has received a payment license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Ride Now, Pay Later Unlocks Growth in Africa’s Ride-Hailing Sector
Ride Now, Pay Later Unlocks Growth in Africa’s Ride-Hailing Sector
January 18, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

A new partnership between Bolt and CredPal is bringing ride now, pay later to Nigeria. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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