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With the rise in digital healthcare systems and electronic medical records, healthcare companies face challenges in safeguarding sensitive information.

The two companies are deploying blockchain technology to make cross-border money transfers more streamlined, cost-effective and inclusive.

The collaboration bridges the gap between digital payment platforms and card-based transactions, giving InTouch customers access to cross-border transactions.

Fawry, the leading payments and fintech company in Egypt, has partnered with Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, to enable payments through META channels.

The introduction of instant EFT services brings with it a wealth of benefits.

The company received the top accolade at the African Banker Awards, after being recognised for outstanding contributions to Africa’s fintech industry.

The lab will lead product development, and several other projects, such as looking at ways to give the company’s legacy tech more longevity.

Two appointments at the insurtech firm, backed by MTN and Sanlam, are key to its continental expansion plans.

The unveiling of O’mari platform has heightened fintech competition in Zimbabwe, a market that is dominated by Econet’s EcoCash, and Innbucks.

Much of Africa’s potential for growth is rooted in its problems - the real-world challenges people face daily.

MTN will now  be independently offering services including cash deposits, transfers and withdrawals.

The study surveyed 153 African banks from 33 countries, analysing the latest developments in digital banking transformation, while tracking the pace of change.