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The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has recently issued draft regulations for establishing a Regulatory Sandbox, the Fintech Regulatory Sandbox Regulations 2023. The Regulations aim to create a conducive environment for innovative fintech to be test..

FinTech businesses have quite some complexities, both technical and financial. Not all African countries have the legal infrastructure and jurisprudential tradition to deal with that, but there's a pack of countries that are leading the way.

The world of Fintech is a dynamic ecosystem, perpetually shaped by a nexus of global forces and regional peculiarities. 

In this comprehensive glossary, we demystify the jargon, acronyms, and concepts that define the fintech universe.

According to the Economic Survey Report of 2022[1], the value of output from the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector rose by 6.9% from USD 4...

Fintech in Zambia is governed by various pieces of legislation, depending on the type of financial service offered. There is no single piece of legislation that governs the entire fintech industry. Generally, fintech is governed by the same laws that govern traditional fi..

Mauritius has a sophisticated financial services industry and a vibrant ICT sector. It is increasingly well placed to take advantage of the opportunities FinTech brings for both Africa and the rest of the world.

Nigeria’s young population, increasing smartphone penetration and improved regulatory environment are creating the perfect storm for the FinTech sector to flourish. Nigeria is now the home to over 200 standalone FinTech companies, plus a number of FinTech solutions offere..

There are a number of reasons why Africa has been earmarked as the next hub for FinTech. A youthful pop..