Report: Identity Farming, Account Takeover Drives Potential Fraud Attempts in West Africa
Smile ID, an identity verification company, has released its 2026 Digital Identity Fraud Report, “From Selfies to Signals: Identity Enters ...
Smile ID, an identity verification company, has released its 2026 Digital Identity Fraud Report, “From Selfies to Signals: Identity Enters ...
The era of simple visual verification is over. Smile ID, Africa’s leading identity verification provider, has released its 2026 Digital ...
Mastercard has renewed and expanded its strategic partnership with Smile ID, Africa’s leading identity verification provider, to drive the rollout ...
Highlights West Africa reported a 22% rejection rate, rising sharply from 12% in 2023, driven by a surge in biometric ...

The Techeconomy Podcast is a thought-leadership show exploring the powerful intersection of technology, business, and the economy, with a strong focus on Africa’s fast-evolving digital landscape.
Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
In this edition of the Techeconomy Business Series (TBS) May 2026, industry experts explore how local capital, venture debt, and smarter investment structures are redefining startup growth and innovation across Africa.
🎙️ Featured Speakers:
* Ebunoluwa Ashley-Dejo
* Damilare Davola
* Success Ajilore (STN & Accelerated Plus)
Key conversations in this webinar include:
✔️ The future of startup financing in Africa
✔️ Venture debt and alternative funding models
✔️ The role of local investors in scaling innovation
✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
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