Onafriq, Privy boost cross-border transactions
The fintech partnership targets faster, lower-cost cross-border payments using stablecoins.
Clydestone Ghana sues MTN over mobile money
The fintech said the claim involves proprietary intellectual property, confidential commercial information and operational methodology it developed
Lupiya disburses $226m in digital loans
Zambian fintech marks decade with strong growth in AI-driven digital lending.
Vodacom mobile money hits $548bn
Fintech growth accelerates as Safaricom acquisition boosts Vodacom’s scale and outlook.
Cregis targets Africa in expansion strategy
Digital asset firm eyes Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa for growth.
Guinea unveils instant payment system
New platform targets financial inclusion and seamless digital payments across Guinea.
GoTyme Bank recognised for digital banking growth
The bank has grown to 13 million customers, becoming South Africa’s fastest-growing digital bank.
eZi Remit, MasterCard expand remittance services
Fintech eZi Remit has partnered with MasterCard to expand cross-border payments across 25 countries, using Mastercard Move to reduce costs and improve transparency for South African diaspora communities.
Yellow Card urges AI, stablecoin policy reform
AI and stablecoins could help address Africa's cross-border payments and financial inclusion challenges, but fragmented regulation and slow policy development could limit their potential, warn Yellow Card executives.
Stablecoins test Africa's monetary future
ITWeb Africa interviewed industry experts to assess whether the next currency crisis could propel stablecoins from a niche asset into a parallel financial system across Africa.
SCRYPT targets Africa's dollar liquidity gaps
The company aims to help banks, payment providers and corporate treasurers navigate US dollar shortages and reduce cross-border payment costs.
Webinar explores the future of payments in Africa
Join IT and payments leaders on July 29 for practical insights into Africa’s digital and instant payment trends.