Crypto marketplace Paxful targets 2m more users in 2020
The future of the Bitcoin economy depends on moving away from toxic speculative activity and building trust, say Paxful’s co-founders.
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Credit data start-up lands lucrative Zambia deal
CARMA eyes expansion on the continent as micro-lending service providers mushroom.
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Data, fintech services boost MTN Nigeria in half-year
Demand for data and digital services grew significantly, but the telco experienced a decline in demand for voice services in the mass market segment.
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UK Tech for Growth launches to bolster financial service delivery in Africa
Programme will enhance trade between the UK and Africa through networking, private and public partnerships, and in-country capacity building.
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Network International to acquire DPO Group
Transaction touted as landmark deal for the African payments space.
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Safaricom looks to widen 4G coverage with device payment program
Objective to upgrade one million customers via Lipa Mdogo Mdogo.
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Celent recognises Software Group’s Agency Banking expertise in a new report
Many can learn from Software Group’s domain expertise helping financial institutions foster financial inclusion for the last 10 years.
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BitMEX secures US$3.4-m to back Jhb-based VALR
Investment will give cryptocurrency derivative exchange’s parent company exposure to South African market.
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Orange sets sights on Ivory Coast’s financial hub for Bank Africa launch
French telecommunications company partners financial services group NSIA to launch in Abidjan.
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Zimbabwe reins in mobile money service providers
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) issues directive to link to ZimSwitch to ensure seamless integration.
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Tax stifles mobile money growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Certain taxes on mobile money transactions have had a distortionary impact claims GSMA report.
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Vodacom, Alipay to develop Super-app mobile payment innovation
Companies link up to facilitate engagement between South African consumers and merchants.