February 25, 2026

Afreximbank

Technology

Spiro Locks in $50M to Dominate Africa’s EV Battery Race

Spiro has secured $50M in debt financing to accelerate its battery-swapping expansion across the continent, reinforcing its ambition to dominate Africa’s fast-growing electric two-wheeler market. The raise, backed by Afreximbank, Nithio, and the Africa Go Green Fund, follows a $100 million injection in October 2025 — signaling that infrastructure scale, not experimentation, now defines the

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Fintech

Onafriq and PAPSS Unveil Cross-Border Payments Pilot in Ghana to Accelerate Intra-African Trade

Story Highlights: In a major step toward seamless regional commerce, African fintech giant Onafriq and the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) have launched a new cross-border payments pilot in Ghana, marking a significant milestone in efforts to deepen intra-African trade and financial inclusion. The service, which went live following approval from the Bank of

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