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How to Build Trust in Cross-Border Payments Through Compliance Automation
IT News Africa - Dec 11, 2025
Global remittance flows reached over $860 billion in 2023, indicating rapid industry growth. Maintaining trust in cross-border payments is increasingly challenging due to tighter regulations and fraud risks.

“Short-form video is the language of the internet”: Inside the platform shifts driving Africa’s creator boom
Bendada.com - Oct 16, 2025
In Kenya, content creation is now the second most desired career path. TikTok has democratized opinion by lowering the bar for acceptable content and shifting focus from follower-based to interest-based social media.

How AI Can Detect Fraud in African Fintech
Bendada.com - Oct 11, 2025
A Visa study found that 71% of people in Kenya have faced online fraud. In Nigeria, over 11,500 fraud cases were recorded in just three months of 2024, with losses reaching ₦56.3 billion.

Antler selects 24 founders to join inaugural cohort
TechCabal - Aug 13, 2025
Antler selected its first cohort of 24 founders from over 7,500 applications for its Nigerian accelerator program. The accelerator program focuses on creating startups from scratch, emphasizing hands-on support and capital investment.

5 Tips to Protect & Outsmart AI Scammers
IT News Africa - Jun 18, 2025
Scammers are using AI to create deepfake videos of public figures promoting fake investment platforms. Voice cloning and social engineering phishing emails are common tactics used by fraudsters.
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