South Africa’s inflation shows slight dip, but food prices remain unchanged

South Africa's annual inflation rate fell slightly in January to 6.9% from 7.2% the previous month, but food prices continued to rise, the country's statistics...

Umba, the digital bank for Africa, launches into the Kenyan market

After acquiring a majority shareholding in Daraja Microfinance Bank, Umba can now offer full banking services in Kenya, including current accounts insured by the Kenya...

Flutterwave secures payments licenses in Egypt for North Africa expansion

Nigerian payments company Flutterwave announced that it has received its Payment Services Provider and Payments Facilitator licenses in Egypt. This will enable Flutterwave to collect payments on...