
UK retailer launches beauty store for Black consumers
Melas Beauty, a UK retailer founded by Ola Adeloye, specializes in beauty products for the African and Caribbean diaspora, addressing gaps in accessibility and

Kenya proposes open banking rules in 2026 to boost fintech competition through enhanced data exchange among banks and digital payment…























Mortgage products may be withdrawn suddenly due to market shifts, experts warn about mortgage providers' potential actions.




Melas Beauty, a UK retailer founded by Ola Adeloye, specializes in beauty products for the African and Caribbean diaspora, addressing gaps in accessibility and

Lumepay secures $6 million in funding for international money transfer operations.

Companies warn that unapproved AI tools can cause an AI data leak, as employees paste confidential files into chatbots, exposing sensitive information.

Qatar offers African startups up to $5.5 million in funding through its Startup Qatar Investment Programme, administered by QDB.

African gaming studio Rise of Fearless gets million dollar boost to grow its mobile battle royale title.

Enza secures $6 million funding to boost African digital payments capabilities for banks and fintech firms.

Tunisian protein firm nextProtein hit by fire and regulatory shutdown, threatening expansion and financial stability.

Okra Solar gets $7 million loan to boost renewable energy access in Nigeria's rural areas.

Solar financing of €30 million will help Benin build four photovoltaic farms producing 62 MW, roughly 10% of the country's current electricity capacity.

Kenya proposes open banking rules in 2026 to boost fintech competition through enhanced data exchange among banks and digital payment providers.