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15 Apr

Nedbank, MasterCard link up for SADC payments

The partnership aims to accelerate digital payments adoption across six Southern African markets.
14 Apr

Belmoney, RwandaCash join forces to simplify remittances

The partnership transforms RwandaCash from a Belgian-licensed operator into a fully EU-enabled digital remittance platform.
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13 Apr

Malawi eyes India’s global payments system

The Indian delegation showcased UPI as a fast, secure, and real-time payment platform that enables seamless cashless transactions through mobile applications.
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10 Apr

Standard Bank's $330m boost for fintech star Optasia

The bank says as Africa’s fintech sector continues to grow and scale, access to flexible, long‑term capital has become a defining factor in sustaining the growth momentum.
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10 Apr

Malawi traders rally against e-payment evolution

The system, a digital platform, is designed to enhance tax compliance and real-time record-keeping.
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8 Apr

VALR, Onafriq partner to bridge mobile money with crypto

VALR users can now fund their crypto accounts with mobile money thanks to an interface with Onafriq's payments gateway.
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7 Apr

Egypt remittances get boost in UAE as Middle East war rages

As conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran raises fears over Gulf stability, Mashreq unveils a first-of-its-kind instant account for Egyptians in the UAE.
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2 Apr

Vodacom Tanzania boosts M-PESA with $28m upgrade

The move transitions M-PESA from its legacy G2 system to a next-generation financial technology platform built for scale, resilience, and innovation.

Making an impact: Synthesis helps financial enterprises transform with new Gemini Enterprise

The Digicloud Africa partner has deployed Google Gemini Enterprise at two companies in the financial services sector.

4G Capital closes $2m deal to transform MSE lending

The company seeks to close the credit shortfall that small businesses face across the continent, which limits economic growth.
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Nigeria, Binance eye settlement in massive tax row

The sudden openness to a settlement comes just months after the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 took effect on 1 January, which encourages alternative dispute resolution to settle complex corporate tax arrears.

Ghana puts fintech at forefront of digital economy

Bank of Ghana and Ministry of Communication align on an integrated fintech framework following record-breaking 2025 transaction volumes.
 
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