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14 Jul

Rwanda migrates retail payments to eKash

The transition follows a directive issued by the National Bank of Rwanda in January 2026 and is intended to consolidate domestic interoperable retail payments on a single national platform.
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Flutterwave expands Xoom transfers into Nigeria

The partnership connects Xoom's global money transfer network with Flutterwave's local payout infrastructure.
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8 Jul

Djamo targets Francophone Africa with $40m raise

The fintech is aiming to provide affordable digital financial services to underserved customers.
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2 Jul

Visa expands digital Africa footprint

Among the features expected to launch soon is Tap to Pay, which will enable consumers to make secure contactless payments by simply tapping their phone at a contactless-enabled checkout terminal.

Financial firm gets Radical operational transformation with Google, Chrome

Wealthtec Holdings has enhanced security, streamlined operations and cut costs by switching to Google Cloud, Workspace and Chrome Enterprise in partnership with Radical Cloud Solutions.
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26 Jun

Paystack connects AI and payments

The fintech launched an AI tool for AI-assisted payments via ChatGPT and Claude.
26 Jun

Nigeria enforces PoS registration rules

Regulatory scrutiny has intensified following investigations linking some PoS terminals to cryptocurrency-related investment schemes and romance scams.
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Swiss approval boosts Yellow Card expansion

The move advances the fintech's shift from a crypto-access platform to an institutional financial infrastructure provider.
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24 Jun

Paystack adds services for Nigerian SMEs

New programme offers Nigerian SMEs funding, tools and operational support beyond payments.
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Airtel digitises Malawian farmer payments

A new platform launched enables direct mobile wallet payments across Malawi's agricultural value chain.
 
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