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Published on Apr 13, 2026

Why client protection matters for everyday entrepreneurs across Africa

(MENAFN- djembe consultants) Across Africa, millions of small business owners rely on financial services to grow their livelihoods. Yet the risks remain significant. Advans serves over 755,000 clients, most of them micro-entrepreneurs and farmers. While …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 3, 2026

Why Libya's crisis matters to Florida

March 26, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET Instability in Libya affects global energy prices, counterterrorism efforts, and competition between the U.S., Russia, and China. The article's authors urge the U.S. to take a more proactive role in stabilizing Libya to …

Source: The Florida Times-Union - Neutral
Published on Apr 2, 2026

Africa stock markets performance at the end of the first quarter

The initial round of 1st quarter bourse reports is out, and the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is officially Africa’s best-performing securities market. The GSE rally topped 43% as Tanzania, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe gained more than 30% - all in dollar terms. The …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on Apr 12, 2026

Wafacash and Money Fellows reshape Daret

Wafacash and Money Fellows have signed a strategic partnership at GITEX Africa in Marrakech aimed at digitising Daret, the traditional savings circle widely used in Morocco, in a move both companies say could widen access to formal financial tools while …

Source: Arabian Post - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2026

Can nature outcompete war in Eastern Congo?

In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, pressure on Virunga National Park reflects deeper economic and governance dynamics, where conservation competes with immediate livelihood needs tied to charcoal production and agriculture. Emmanuel de Merode …

Source: Mongabay - Neutral
Published on Mar 19, 2026

Africa Launches 33 Instant Payment Systems as Liberia Sets 73-Day Record

Africa’s push to connect its 400 million financially excluded adults to real-time digital payments accelerated sharply in 2025, with five new national instant payment systems going live across the continent and one country, Liberia, deploying an entire …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 11, 2026

Finovate Global Thailand: Digital Assets, Agentic Transactions, and Moving Money

This week’s edition of Finovate Global reviews recent fintech news and headlines from Thailand. DV8 Public Company to Acquire Rakkar Digital Pending regulatory approvals, DV8 Public Company has announced plans to acquire Rakkar Digital, a digital asset …

Source: Finovate - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Future of Fintech Will be Built on Customer Experience: JazzCash Head of Platform Experience & Operations

As part of its ongoing engagement with customers and partners, JazzCash leadership visited key touchpoints across Karachi to gather insights and further strengthen service delivery. The visit comes as Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem continues to …

Source: ProPakistani - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2026

Advans receives silver level client protection certification from MFR

Advans Ghana Savings & Loans has been awarded the Client Protection Certification by MFR (Microfinance Rating), with funding support from Proparco, in formal recognition of the institution’s alignment with internationally accepted Client Protection …

Source: Business and Financial Times - Pending
Published on Mar 28, 2026

Fair: NDIC reaffirms commitment to financial stability

Business THE Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to financial stability in the banking sector. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Corporation, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, made the disclosure at the …

Source: Realnews Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 3, 2026

Harnessing the power of digital banks to promote inclusive economic growth: How digital financial services can expand ...

By Nana Aforo Akosua NEWMAN Globally, digital banks and neobanks are reshaping economies and driving financial inclusion. These branchless, cloud-native institutions provide faster, more affordable and highly personalised financial services at scale. While …

Source: Business and Financial Times - Pending
Published on Mar 18, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Labour Pushes for ₦154,000 Minimum Wage as Cost of Living Rises

Labour pushes for ₦154,000 minimum wage as cost of living rises Tinubu orders appointees eyeing 2027 elections to resign by March 31 Police arrest duo over alleged plot to cyberstalk Moniepoint online Senegal rejects CAF AFCON final win to Morocco after …

Source: Y Naija - Left-wing
Published on Apr 2, 2026

Advans Ghana Earns Client Protection Certification

Eli Hini presents the certification to Guillaume Valence as Seth Micah Nunoo looks on. Advans Ghana Savings & Loans has been awarded the Client Protection Certification by MFR, with funding support from Proparco, in formal recognition of its …

Source: Daily Guide - Pro-Government
Published on Mar 29, 2026

Rewiring Nigeria’s financial system: Inside the CBN’s push for bank stability

Nigeria’s financial system entered 2023 under severe strain, caught in the crosscurrents of a weakening currency, surging inflation and eroding investor confidence that threatened to spill into a broader banking crisis. The country, once Africa’s largest …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Mar 27, 2026

Optasia: Charging ahead, but watch out for oil slicks

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn AI-powered fintech Optasia has released its first results since listing on the JSE, delivering a strong debut that met its …

Source: Financial Mail - Pending
Published on Mar 24, 2026

How fintechs are redefining SME access to finance, B2B trade in Nigeria

For decades, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria operated outside the formal financial system despite their central role in economic activity. These businesses, which account for most employment and commercial transactions, faced barriers that …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Mar 26, 2026

GBFF expands global reach with $73 million in new biodiversity project approvals

The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) approved 20 new project preparation grants for projects spanning 25 countries, including 16 countries accessing the GBFF for the first time. With a total of $73.4 …

Source: Global Environment Facility - Center-left
Published on Mar 22, 2026

CBN Wins Global Central Bank of the Year Award for Reforms

The Central Bank of Nigeria has been named the global “Central Bank of the Year” at the 2026 Central Banking Awards, following sweeping monetary and structural reforms that have helped stabilise the country’s economy after years of policy distortions. This …

Source: Ghana MMA - Neutral
Published on Mar 25, 2026

Struggling to Survive: How Rising Costs, Youth Unemployment, and Healthcare Gaps Threaten a Generation Worldwide

Across the globe, millions of young people are facing an unprecedented challenge: the struggle to survive in a world where economic hardship, unemployment, and insufficient healthcare intersect. From the crowded cities of Lagos and Dhaka to the streets of …

Source: Nigerian Observer - Pending

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Published on April 15, 2026 - 18:49 GMT

President Lai to lead delegation on visit to Kingdom of Eswatini

TAIWAN, April 14 - On the morning of April 13, the Office of the President held a press conference to announce that President Lai Ching-te will lead a delegation from April 22 to 26 on a visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini, a diplomatic ally of Taiwan, and …

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Published on April 14, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Euronet Expands Omnichannel Payment Solutions with Strategic Acquisition of PaynoPain

LEAWOOD, Kan., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ: EEFT), a global leader in payment processing and cross-border transactions, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire PaynoPain, a Spanish fintech company …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 12:57 GMT

Sify reports Consolidated Financial Results for FY 2025-26

Revenues of INR 44,877 Million. EBITDA of INR 9,871 Million. Loss for the year INR 1,366 Million. CHENNAI, India, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DETAILS OF EARNING CALL April 13, 2026 | 8:30 AM ET | 06:00 PM IST Participant Dial in: To join: +1- …

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Published on April 12, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Benin Heads to Polls to Elect New President

(MENAFN) Voters across Benin streamed to polling stations Sunday to cast ballots in a presidential race that analysts have already characterized as having a "foregone outcome," with the ruling coalition's candidate widely expected to emerge …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 13:40 GMT

Database Monitoring Software Market Fueled by AI-Driven Observability to Reach USD 11.85 Bn by 2032

Advanced monitoring is evolving with AI-driven observability and zero-trust security, ensuring real-time data resilience across complex global infrastructures. ROCKVILLE , MD, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global …

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 12:34 GMT

Microfinance Market Size, Share & Forecast 2025–2032: Rising Demand to Drive 12.5% CAGR, Reaching USD 536.45 Billion

Global Microfinance Market to Reach USD 536.45 Bn by 2032, Driven by Financial Inclusion, SME Lending, and Digital Microfinance Growth NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Microfinance Market size was valued at USD …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 19:12 GMT

CLIMB Fund Ranks First in South Carolina for SBA Microloan Lending in FY2025

Organization leads the state in both number of SBA microloan loan volume and total dollars deployed. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CLIMB Fund ranked first among South Carolina microlenders in both the number of …

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Published on December 19, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

VEON’s Mobilink Microfinance Bank Launches Islamic Banking Operations in Pakistan

Dubai and Islamabad, December 19, 2025 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator, announced today that its financial services subsidiary, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd., has launched Islamic banking operations in Pakistan, expanding access to …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 23:03 GMT

ArrowHeart Foundation to Celebrate Scholarships Recipients at Toyota Arena

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArrowHeart Foundation, the 501(c)(3) of Arrowhead Credit Union, will host its annual ArrowHeart Scholarship Award Ceremony on Monday, April 20 at Toyota Arena in Ontario, …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 22:23 GMT

Concierge Auctions: Rare Boutique Tribeca Penthouse in New York City Pending Sale at Auction in just 42 Days

Turnkey duplex in coveted Manhattan neighborhood is pending sale at auction in cooperation with Compass NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions announced today that a rare, turnkey Tribeca penthouse with a …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

Hong Kong Stablecoins, OTC and Global Payments Forum to Convene on Apr. 20 in Causeway Bay

Industry leaders from Galaxy, Gate, Amber Group, OSL and more gather in Hong Kong to discuss stablecoins, OTC liquidity and the future of global payments. HONG KONG, CHINA, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New Liquidity Highway: Connecting …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

When the World Stops, Farmers Don’t: Kisaan Parivar Highlights Agriculture as the Foundation of Life-Dr. Bhupal Nanavath

When the World Stops, Farmers Don’t - The Truth About Agriculture Nobody Can Ignore HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when global systems are increasingly shaped by uncertainty, disruption, and rapid …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 21:02 GMT

Rodeo Realty’s Jesse James Johnston Presents Veteran-Owned Barbershop & Retail Property in Canoga Park

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A unique commercial real estate opportunity is now available at 21627 Sherman Way in Canoga Park, CA, where a fully operating, veteran-owned barbershop with strong community …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 20:57 GMT

Secure Traces Launches AI Readiness-Governance-Security Offering

Secure Traces Launches AI Readiness-Governance-Security Offering to Help High-Stakes Enterprises Deploy AI with Confidence ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secure Traces, a cybersecurity and enterprise IT firm …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 20:23 GMT

Figliuzzi Wetland Mitigation Bank Now Available for Acquisition in Minnesota

A fully approved 163-acre Sedge Meadow wetland mitigation bank with ~147.85 federally approved credits is now offered for sale in Beltrami County, Minnesota. KELLIHER, MN, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mitigation …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 19:52 GMT

Economic Club of Las Vegas to Host ‘The Insider's View on Las Vegas and Gaming in 2026’ Reception Event

Economic Club of Las Vegas, along with industry-leading guest speakers, to discuss their views on the economic impacts shaping the gaming industry in Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Economic Club of Las …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on April 17, 2026 - 19:40 GMT

FRANDZEL EARNS CHAMBERS SPOTLIGHT CALIFORNIA RANKING FOR SECOND YEAR

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today its selection in the Chambers Spotlight California 2026 guide. The firm is ranked for Bankruptcy/Restructuring in Los …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 19:35 GMT

Richmond City Councillor Alexa Loo Wins the Global Fred Award for Public Service Excellence

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Fred Award & Certification Committee (GFA & GFC) announced that Alexa Loo, City Councillor of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, has been honored with the Global Fred Award …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 19:30 GMT

Vince Gill Highlights Oklahoma Hispanic Hall of Fame Ceremony at OCCC

Vince Gill Highlights Oklahoma Hispanic Hall of Fame Ceremony at OCCC Chairman David Echols and President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones Among Honorees OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A moving tribute from Vince Gill …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 18:42 GMT

Secure Communities Forum and World Police Summit Convene Global Dialogue on Crypto Security and Policing

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Secure Communities Forum (SCF), in collaboration with the World Police Summit (WPS), successfully convened the Crypto Security & Policing Dialogue, bringing together …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 18:17 GMT

DirectLend AI Emerges as the Superior Lendingtree Alternative for Business Owners Seeking Financing

Embarc Collective Member Company Delivers AI-Powered Business Lender Matching in Under Three Minutes, With No Credit Impact. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DirectLend AI, an AI-powered business lender matching …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Liveops Named a 2026 Healthiest Employer

Company Named #5 Healthiest Employer by Phoenix Business Journal, Marking Its Second Consecutive Year in Arizona’s Top Five for Workplace Well-Being SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Liveops, a leader …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 17:48 GMT

Apartment Realty Group (ARG) Sells 6-Unit Trophy Asset in Coastal Carlsbad

ARG procures five offers and sells 3177 Lincoln St for $3,190,000 to an all-cash buyer. SOLANA BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Angelo La Bruna, Senior Vice President of Apartment Realty Group (ARG) represented the seller …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 17:21 GMT

XM y la narrativa de transparencia, consistencia y estructura en el trading minorista

CYPRUS, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- En el trading, la relevancia de un broker ya no se define únicamente por la ejecución de órdenes o la amplitud de instrumentos disponibles, sino por su capacidad para construir un entorno operativo …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 17:02 GMT

New Book by Answer Engine Optimization Pioneer Shows Local Businesses How to Get Recommended by AI Answer Engines

Andrew Easy Anderson releases new book with the Answer Engine Dominance Framework™ and Five Pillars to help local businesses get recommended by AI platforms. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- \New Book by Answer Engine …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 16:26 GMT

How Recent Policy Changes Could Affect the Build-to-Rent Housing Market

As capital tightens and hold periods compress, the next cycle won’t be defined by who finds deals, but by who can structure them. FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. housing market has entered a new phase—one where the …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 16:02 GMT

AUVSI Cascade Chapter, Oregon UAS Accelerator, and Pendleton UAS Range Host Two-Day Symposium (April 22 - 23)

Two-day event in Pendleton, OR features UAS expert panels, startup pitch finals, live drone demonstrations, and a new 18,000 sq. ft. hangar opening. PENDELTON, OR, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AUVSI Cascade Chapter, Oregon UAS …

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Published on April 17, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Genvor Announces Strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Canlab International(TM) to Advance Peptide Pipeline

Establishes framework targeting multi-product commercialization across high-growth health and wellness categories with scalable revenue potential Genvor, Inc. (OTCQB:GNVR) WOODLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Genvor, Inc …

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