Mauritius emerges as an African payments hub
The Island country is strengthening its position as a regional fintech and payments gateway, with growing numbers of businesses using the island nation to centralise treasury, billing and cross-border payment operations across Africa.
Next-generation financial consolidations from ALNET Technologies and Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct streamlines accounting while delivering real-time budget versus actual visibility and detailed financial reporting for finance teams, says Gary Govender, head of business development at ALNET Technologies.
Rwanda strengthens African fintech hub role
The East African country has made significant progress in advancing formal financial inclusion, reaching 93 percent of adults this year, largely driven by fintech and mobile money.
MasterCard, Letshego launch debit card in Mozambique
New debit card targets financial inclusion and digital payment adoption in Mozambique.
MasterCard partners BMONI for digital payments
The alliance enables Nigerian users to instantly create multiple Naira and US dollar-denominated virtual and physical cards that are globally accepted.
Africa’s digital moment is here but trust, not just tech, will determine the winners
According to Interfile's Kennedy Chinganya, Africa is no longer just "catching up" with the global digital economy; in many ways, it is setting the pace.
Africa fintech revenues to hit $65 billion by 2030
Africa is now the fastest growing fintech market globally, with revenues projected to grow 13-fold by 2030, according to Beyond Payments: Unlocking Africa’s Second FinTech Wave, a new report from Boston Consulting Group.
Best payment processing options for small businesses in SA
With Zoyk, each transaction is reflected in real time. You can monitor payments, track fees, and manage cash flow without delays. That level of control helps you run your business more efficiently.
African regulators move toward formal virtual asset oversight
Key markets shift from prohibition to structured licensing as stablecoin utility replaces speculative crypto trading.
UnionPay secures Casablanca Finance City status
UnionPay International positions its Morocco branch as a regional hub after joining the Casablanca Finance City ecosystem.
Cross Switch taps Koinange to lead East African growth
Koinange will lead the firm's expansion efforts, with a focus on deepening partner relationships and boosting adoption of payment solutions.
AI governance shift redefines African finance
Enforceable algorithmic laws replace soft policy measures, requiring banks and telcos to undergo rigorous impact assessments.
EcoCash goes super with engaging new features
The new EcoCash super app also supports automated bill splitting, enabling users to divide payments for shared costs in real time.