South African VC exits show early signs of a maturing venture capital ecosystem
The SA SME Fund and Endeavor South Africa report that South African venture-backed scale-ups are generating successful exits. The broader analysis found that realised cash returns from South African venture capital exceeded invested capital, with returns ranging from 2.01x to 2.45x.
Nigeria Fintech Forum Returns for 5th Edition next Thursday, See Who’s Coming
The Nigeria Fintech Forum 2026 will take place on July 30, 2026, in Lagos. The event will focus on the theme 'Finance, Regulation, and the New Operating Reality.'
London lands Africa’s hottest fintech IPO
Airtel Africa plans to list its mobile money business, Airtel Money, on the London Stock Exchange. The listing is expected to occur in the second half of 2026, delayed from an earlier target due to war-related cost pressures.
ICASA finally explains what Starlink must do to enter South Africa
ICASA has outlined the licensing requirements for Starlink to operate legally in South Africa, requiring multiple licenses. Starlink has yet to submit a formal license application to enter the South African market.
Yellow Card expands global stablecoin network with Swiss regulatory approval
Yellow Card received regulatory approval for anti-money laundering affiliation in Switzerland. The approval allows institutional clients to access stablecoin infrastructure through a Swiss subsidiary.
