Experts concerned over recurring downtime with M-Pesa
Safaricom’s dominance in the mobile money market represents a challenge, according to analysts.
Vincent Matinde
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‘Banks alone cannot bring about financial inclusion’
Malawi’s ICT Association President emphasises the need for balance between interests of banks and those of Fintech firms.
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Expect a rapid rise in mobile money transactions – GSMA
Organisation believes governments in Africa will seek to reduce cash transactions, reduce face-to-face transactions, among other measures taken.
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Banks urge consumers to go digital
Institutions move to reduce physical cash-based transactions as COVID-19 cases increase in Africa.
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Zimbabwe start-up hub shuts down
Move to curb spread of COVID-19 as country records three new cases that have tested positive.
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MTN Cameroon in cashless drive to curb Coronavirus spread
Company confirms suspension of charges on mobile money transactions.
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Zimbabwe firms look to leverage cloud-hosted datacentres
Inter-operability plays out in the market to facilitate cross-platform use of FinTech services.
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Coronavirus hits Zambia’s banking services
Customers advised to avoid visiting branches and rather use mobile money platforms, digital payment services.
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Zimbabwe hints at stricter cryptocurrency control
Reserve Bank executive announces proposal for a regulatory sandbox.
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Konga, Samsung unite to halt grey products
Companies ink deal to limit penetration into Nigeria’s e-commerce space.
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Kenya telcos waive transaction fees amid COVID-19 outbreak
Central bank approves move as a general service lockdown looms within the East African country.
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Orange Money now in Morocco
Company claims latest development solidifies its position as a major player in MEA’s mobile money space.
