Tag: South Africa
Gates Foundation Accelerator names next four investments
Gates Foundation Accelerator has announced the next four FinTech companies it will invest into.
Mastercard expands digital payments in Middle East and Africa
Mastercard has purchased mobile payments technology company Oltio from South Africa’s Standard Bank.
InsurTech startup Naked lands $1.4m, eyes 2018 launch
South African insurtech startup Naked Insurance has landed ZAR20m ($1.4m) in funding as it plans to launch into the market next year.
AllLife lands funding to insure those living with HIV and diabetes
South African life insurance startup AllLife has secured an undisclosed investment led by Accion Frontier Inclusion Fund it its first foray into the InsurTech space.
Standard Banks takes over mobile payments player Firepay
South African financial services giant Standard Bank has taken a majority stake in regional mobile payments player Firepay.