Tag: Digital finance

AFC raises $432 million digital bond, sets record in Swiss market

AFC digital bond raises $432 million in Switzerland, marking a record digital securities deal and expanding funding for African infrastructure.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Kenya’s NSE partners with Tether to advance digital asset training

Kenya digital assets get a boost as NSE and Tether partner on investor education, tokenized securities, blockchain and faster settlement.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

South Africa’s Purple Group acquires Australian firm in $10.6 million deal

Purple Group AI acquisition of Telescope AI strengthens fintech growth with artificial intelligence investment solutions worldwide.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

Hassanein Hiridjee’s Axian launches fully digital finance firm in Comoros 

AXIAN launches Comoros’ first fully digital, regulated financial services.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi

NMB Bank retains lead as Tanzania’s most valuable lender

NMB Bank tops Tanzania’s financial sector with record profit, digital growth, and a $1.17 billion market cap as of May 2025.

Feyisayo Ajayi Feyisayo Ajayi

Africa’s fintech surge: Mobile banking draws billions in global investment

Mobile-first fintech is reshaping Africa’s economy, expanding access, drawing billions in funding, and driving inclusive financial innovation.

Mary Akomolafe Mary Akomolafe