Network, Orabank amplify digital banking in Francophone Africa

Mitesh Popat most recently held senior positions at Citi, including being CFO of the Middle East and Africa, where he managed financial operations in 29 countries.

The Pay & Ship solution enables online payments and delivery that has shipping insurance.

Sasai Money has partnered with Airtel Money to offer zero-fee financial transfers from the UK and South Africa to Uganda, with plans to expand to other key African markets.

Securing capital remains a major challenge for SMEs, with traditional financial institutions often viewing them as high-risk borrowers.

Since its introduction in Uganda, the MTN Skills Academy, which is part of the telecoms giant's larger Digital Skills for Digital Jobs project, has enrolled over 1,420 youth.

In South Africa, fintech has emerged as a vital force, providing innovative solutions that challenge conventional banking practices.

The companies aim to tackle the complex challenges faced by multinational corporate treasuries.

Reach, a Standard Bank Investment Banking platform, the bank says, offers a considerable improvement in digital enablement and data analytics.

The move allows American Express Card Members to make direct payments to e-commerce businesses in Nigeria using Flutterwave.

Ethio Telecom says the move enables individuals and institutions to send money from over 190 countries at lower rates.

The fintech says it wants the additional funding to help it expand beyond its current operations in Ghana and Nigeria.

Real financial inclusion now means acknowledging consumers and seeing them for who they are and helping them realise their hopes for the future.