French fintech brand Paytrip is tackling the issue of sending money to Africa with a prepaid card that allows users to transfer funds between continents. With international money transfers still a pain point for many, disruptor brands are formulating seamless solutions to cater to new markets.

As more people choose to buy through their phones, brands and social platforms are striving to make on-the-go purchasing easier. In partnership with Amazon, Snapchat is introducing a visual search tool that let users discover items through their camera and purchase them in an instant.

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is launching a pair of top-end smartphones in select countries in sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. These regions have been chosen for this expansion thanks to their strong economies and prolific internet usage. But is there enough of a gap in the market?

Apple has deepened its involvement in people’s lives with its first foray into financial services: a credit card promising privacy and security. The move hopes to capitalise on an emerging cashless society within which users are eschewing traditional banks for financial tech startups.