Customers of South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) faced difficulties authenticating card payments on Friday, as the bank’s app began experiencing issues loading and approving transactions. The ...

South Africa’s Standard Bank is currently experiencing a major outage in its online and mobile banking channels. The disruption stems from an issue affecting Sage, the banks’ software provider. The ...

The Nigerian fintech ecosystem is perhaps the most evolving in Africa, with over 400 startups and an estimated 63% financial services penetration driven by mobile-first users. This is not surprising ...

The USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) has become a vital part of the day-to-day activities of many users. It is a key driver of financial inclusion for individuals in remote areas with ...

Stablecoin adoption across Africa has been on the increase, and a new partnership is bridging the gap between digital wallets and everyday consumer spending. Kulipa, a Paris-based stablecoin-native ...

Angolan mobility startup Anda has secured $3.4 million in seed funding to reshape how motorcycle taxis operate across the country. The round was co-led by European investors Breega and Speedinvest, ...

When Risevest surveyed 20,020 people across 12 countries for its 2025 Cost of Living Report, it wasn’t just looking for numbers. Out of those, 19,840 responses were usable. But behind every percentage ...

Lagos, Nigeria’s economic powerhouse, pulses with transactions, from gadget sales in Computer Village to yam trades in Mile 12. Point of Sale (POS) systems are at the heart of this cashless revolution ...

E-hailing drivers in South Africa will no longer be free to operate across the country under new transport rules. Licences issued to Uber, Bolt and other drivers will now specify a geographic area, ...

Egyptian consumer credit startup Lucky has raised $23 million in Series B funding to expand across North Africa and develop new banking services. The funding round combined equity and debt financing ...

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Sandisk today launched the WD Blue®️ SN5100 NVMe™️ SSD, designed for creators and professionals looking to speed up demanding AI-enabled workflows and content creation projects. The new PCIe®️ Gen 4.0 ...