Africa Roundup: Nigerian fintech gets $360M, mints unicorn, draws Chinese VC
November 2019 could mark when Nigeria (arguably) became Africa’s...
Opera’s Africa fintech startup OPay gains $120M from Chinese investors
Africa-focused fintech startup OPay has raised a $120 million Series B round...
China’s growing digital influence in Africa
There’s been a heap of China in Africa coverage over the last decade, but...
Africa’s top mobile phone seller Transsion lists in Chinese IPO
Chinese mobile phone and device maker Transsion has listed in an IPO on...
Africa’s top mobile phone seller Transsion to list in Chinese IPO
Chinese mobile-phone and device maker Transsion will list in an IPO on...
Africa Roundup: Canal+ acquires ROK, Flutterwave and Alipay partner, OPay raises $50M
In July, French television company Canal+ acquired the ROK film studio from...
Opera founded startup OPay raises $50M for mobile finance in Nigeria
OPay, an Africa-focused mobile payments startup founded by Norwegian browser...
When stuck in traffic jams, Indonesians would choose the internet over their friends and family
A survey by Opera revealed Indonesians’ online habit related to the...
Chinese takeover fizzles: US$1.2B offer for Opera fails to secure regulatory approval
After the takeover tripped over regulatory hurdles, the Opera ‘Consumer...