Technology

Flutterwave takes Send App to Ghana 

Flutterwave has launched its Send App in Ghana, offering a secure, low-cost way to receive international remittances via bank transfers and mobile money platforms like MTN MoMo and Telecel.CONTINUE...

8 other companies in Africa with Zap in their name

Paystack's new product, "Zap," has sparked controversy over its name. While some claim its originality, many other companies also use it. Here are eight...

South Africa bets on futuristic smart city to create 23,000 jobs

South Africa has launched a R15 billion smart city project in Shongweni, aiming to create over 23,000 jobs and transform the region’s development path...

PalmPay adds Verve debit cards to strengthen product suite amid shifting payment trends

PalmPay has launched Verve debit cards to expand its services, joining rivals OPay and Moniepoint in offering physical payment options to users.CONTINUE READING ON...

South Africans may pay more for Temu, Shein as revenue service plans to scrap import tax break

South African shoppers could soon face higher prices on Temu and Shein as SARS moves to end tax breaks on low-value imports, aiming to...

Nigeria’s solar import ban threatens growth of solar financing startups

Despite grappling with an energy shortage, Nigeria plans to ban the importation of solar panels, a move that could potentially reverse much of the...

UN agencies urge global action over escalating satellite navigation interference

UN agencies warn that rising satellite signal interference could severely impact Africa’s aviation and farming sectors, which depend on GPS for safety and operations.CONTINUE...

Payhippo pivots to energy financing, rebrands as Rivy after $4M raise

Payhippo has rebranded as Rivy and raised $4 million to support its pivot from SME lending to clean energy financing, tapping into Africa's growing...

Interpol busts cybercrime rings in South Africa, arrests 306 in continent-wide crackdown

Interpol’s Operation Red Card has led to 40 arrests in South Africa and over 300 across Africa, targeting cybercrime rings involved in SIM fraud,...

Why bank transfers are becoming Nigeria’s go-to payment method

Bank transfers are rapidly becoming Nigeria's preferred payment method, following huge investments in payment infrastructure. In this article, we explore some developments driving this...

Paystack launches first-ever consumer product in nine years

Paystack has launched its first consumer product after nine years. The product called Zap is expected to help users make bank transfers in under...