Flutterwave stablecoin wallets poised to disrupt the market
The company says in order to boost business growth in Africa, we must make it secure, accessible, and affordable for businesses to accept all types of regulated payment methods, including stablecoin.
Paymentology welcomes ex-Ozow exec Moodley
She will focus on enhancing the company's programme management capabilities and strengthening relationships with customers.
Paystack embraces Holdco strategy with Stack Group
Five years after its acquisition by Stripe, Paystack has formed a new holding company, The Stack Group, bringing together its payments, consumer, banking and venture units as the African fintech positions itself for faster expansion beyond merchant services
US fintech sues DR Congo for $400m over failed banking deal
A $400 million legal battle between American fintech firm PayServices and the DR Congo over a collapsed $72 million banking modernisation project is raising fresh questions about governance, investor confidence and the future of large-scale fintech partnerships in Africa.
Paystack moves beyond payments into banking
The fintech company has acquired Ladder Microfinance Bank to launch Paystack MFB, a strategic shift that turns Africa’s leading payments platform into a full-stack financial partner for businesses.
M-PESA gets new partner to elevate blockchain tech
The agreement with Abu Dhabi's ADI Foundation will bring blockchain technology to the M-PESA platform.
Hitachi Vantara expands pan-African reach as demand grows for world-class data solutions
The company's growing channel partner ecosystem includes representation to engage with customers out of offices in Kenya and Morocco.
The rise of WhatsApp in Kenya's online shopping scene
New data shows that Kenyan consumers are abandoning traditional websites in favour of WhatsApp and mobile apps, as mobile money platforms like M-Pesa reshape how online shopping is done across the country.
Flutterwave to advance open banking with Mono
This acquisition, according to the fintech, strengthens Flutterwave’s commitment to building a connected, interoperable financial system.
Why African businesses should embrace digital payments
Reports suggest online payment volumes are expected to grow at roughly 34% per annum through 2025.
Kenya licenses 42 new digital lending platforms
The Central Bank said the new licensees had been thoroughly evaluated for their business strategies, governance structures, and consumer protection systems.
Ezeebit secures $2m to scale stablecoin in Africa
The new funding will help the start-up accelerate product development and merchant adoption in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria.