💰Kredete Raises $22M for Remittances, Credit Access

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💰 Kredete Secures $22M Series A to Transform Remittances and Credit Access for African Immigrants
🩺 Kwesi Arhin takes over as mPharma CEO as Gregory Rockson steps down
☁️ Visa Launches First Local Cloud Payment Platform in Saudi Arabia
🍲 Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci Sets Guinness Record with 8,780kg of Jollof Rice
💳 Visa Redefines Premium Banking with New Luxury Card
✉️Gmail Makes It Easier to Track Upcoming Package Deliveries
🎵 Spotify Will Now Let Free Users Pick and Play Tracks

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💰REMITTANCE

Kredete Secures $22M Series A to Transform Remittances and Credit Access for African Immigrants

Kredete, a fintech platform founded by Adeola Adedewe, has raised $22 million in Series A funding led by AfricInvest, with participation from Partech and Polymorphic Capital, bringing its total funding to $24.75 million. The company, which links low-cost remittances with credit-building tools, helps African immigrants send money home cheaply via stablecoins while turning those payments into verifiable credit history in North America and Europe. Since 2024, Kredete has grown to over 700,000 monthly users, facilitated $500 million in remittances, and boosted user credit scores by up to 58 points. The new funding will fuel expansion into Canada, the UK, and Europe, while scaling across 40+ African markets. Upcoming products include Africa’s first stablecoin-backed credit card, rent reporting, credit-linked savings, and an API for cross-border payments. Kredete’s growth highlights both strong investor confidence and its mission to empower the African diaspora with inclusive financial services......…continue reading

🩺 HEALTHCARE

Kwesi Arhin takes over as mPharma CEO as Gregory Rockson steps down

mPharma, the Pan-African health-tech company, has appointed Kwesi Arhin, FCCA, as CEO effective September 1, 2025, succeeding co-founder Gregory Rockson. This marks the first time a non-founder will lead the company since its launch in 2014. Arhin, previously COO, brings deep operational and financial expertise, signaling a shift from founder-driven expansion toward operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

Under Rockson, mPharma scaled rapidly across Africa, raised nearly $95 million in funding, and built a strong presence through its Mutti pharmacy franchise, Bloom software, and broader supply chain innovations. Arhin’s leadership is expected to focus on tightening operations, boosting margins, and delivering stronger governance as the company matures into its next phase.......…continue reading

☁️ CLOUD

Visa Launches First Local Cloud Payment Platform in Saudi Arabia

Visa has launched the world’s first local cloud payment platform in Saudi Arabia, a move that combines speed, security, and regulatory compliance with data sovereignty. By hosting payment processing within the Kingdom, Visa ensures faster transactions and alignment with local rules, while giving banks, merchants, and fintechs a robust backbone for innovation.

The decision ties directly into Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which prioritizes digitization and financial inclusion, marking the Kingdom as a regional leader in fintech innovation. Beyond the technical leap, this is a geopolitical milestone, signaling global confidence in Saudi Arabia’s financial modernization......…continue reading

 🍲 FOOD TOURISM

Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci Sets Guinness Record with 8,780kg of Jollof Rice

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has set another Guinness World Record, less than two years after her 93-hour cook-a-thon earned global acclaim. On September 12, 2025, in partnership with food brand Gino, she unveiled the largest ever serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilograms, officially confirmed on September 15. The spectacle at Lagos’ Eko Hotels & Suites combined culinary artistry, cultural pride, and branding.

The giant pot held 4,000 kg of basmati rice, 164 kg of goat meat, 220 kg of Gino’s Asun & peppered chicken cubes, and 600 kg of Baci’s signature pepper mix. Crowds gathered, cameras rolled, and social media lit up as Guinness declared the record on X.......…continue reading

💵 FINANCIAL SERVICES

Visa Redefines Premium Banking with New Luxury Card

Visa has unveiled a new luxury card aimed at high-net-worth individuals, blending payments with lifestyle perks like concierge services, global travel privileges, elite event access, and advanced digital security. The launch reflects shifting consumer demand for premium experiences and seamless digital integration, not just financial tools.

For banks, the card offers a chance to attract affluent clients and strengthen loyalty, especially in rapidly growing markets like Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. However, Visa faces stiff competition from Mastercard and American Express. The success of this card will hinge on Visa’s ability to deliver unique, innovative experiences that set a new benchmark for premium banking......…continue reading

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✉️MAIL SERVICES

Gmail Makes It Easier to Track Upcoming Package Deliveries

Google is rolling out a new Gmail update that lets users track packages directly from their inbox without opening individual emails. The feature surfaces delivery details—such as in-transit, delayed, or delivered—at the top of the inbox in a simple card view.

Beyond convenience, the move positions Gmail as more of a smart assistant, streamlining one of the most common email searches as e-commerce grows globally. It also strengthens Google’s edge over competitors like Outlook, Yahoo Mail, and dedicated tracking apps..…..continue reading

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