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Kenyan cross-border fintech WapiPay enters Canada with money services licence
TechCabal - Jun 20, 2026
WapiPay has entered the North American market after securing a Money Services Business licence from FINTRAC. The licence enables WapiPay to offer foreign exchange, money transfer, and payment services in Canada.

BitShop App Delivers Fast Crypto-to-Naira Exchange and Seamless Bill Payments
Techpoint Africa - Jun 20, 2026
BitShop 2.0 combines crypto exchange, naira transfers, bill payments, and giftcard services in one app. The app features a refreshed interface designed for speed and ease of use.

Top South Africa tech investor says it is no longer just a Tencent story
TechCabal - Jun 19, 2026
Prosus has achieved profitability across all its operating ecosystems. The company generated $7.3 billion in revenue and $1.1 billion in EBITDA for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.

Google’s Alex Okosi on what’s holding back Africa’s AI startups
TechCabal - Jun 19, 2026
Google graduated 15 startups from eight African countries through its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme. 60% of the cohort is already profitable, generating an average of $60,000 in monthly revenue.

SA Startup Launches Africa’s first GPU Cloud AI Marketplace
IT News Africa - Jun 19, 2026
Supascale AI has launched a cloud AI marketplace to provide affordable access to AI models. The platform allows GPU owners to monetize their unused computing power.
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