Interswitch is a Nigerian digital payments company and one of the first unicorns in Africa, facilitating electronic payments.
Interswitch joins race for Africa’s banking technology market with Temenos deal
Interswitch partners with Temenos to offer managed banking services across Africa. The partnership will enable Interswitch to provide cloud-hosted and on-premises services to lenders.
How fintechs can navigate Africa’s regulatory maze
Africa's fintech boom has led to significant advancements in cross-border payments and digital banking. Regulatory compliance is a strategic function that can determine the speed and effectiveness of scaling for fintech companies.
How Nigerian fintechs can prepare for a unified regulator
Nigeria's House of Representatives is reviewing a bill to establish a unified regulatory body for fintechs. The proposed Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission would license fintechs and dictate engagement terms.
Are African innovators doomed to sell airtime?
LemFi announced the launch of multicurrency accounts for users in Nigeria. The startup aims to support freelancers and digital entrepreneurs needing to receive international payments.
Fintechs lead Africa’s 2025 valuation table, even as the market resets
African tech startups previously enjoyed Silicon Valley-like valuations during the post-COVID fundraising boom. Local investors now outnumber foreign investors, leading to lower valuation expectations.
