MoneyGram partners with NALA for stablecoin solutions
The partnership uses NALA’s Rafiki platform to enable near real-time payouts across Africa and Asia.
Nedbank, MasterCard link up for SADC payments
The partnership aims to accelerate digital payments adoption across six Southern African markets.
Belmoney, RwandaCash join forces to simplify remittances
The partnership transforms RwandaCash from a Belgian-licensed operator into a fully EU-enabled digital remittance platform.
Malawi eyes India’s global payments system
The Indian delegation showcased UPI as a fast, secure, and real-time payment platform that enables seamless cashless transactions through mobile applications.
Standard Bank's $330m boost for fintech star Optasia
The bank says as Africa’s fintech sector continues to grow and scale, access to flexible, long‑term capital has become a defining factor in sustaining the growth momentum.
Malawi traders rally against e-payment evolution
The system, a digital platform, is designed to enhance tax compliance and real-time record-keeping.
VALR, Onafriq partner to bridge mobile money with crypto
VALR users can now fund their crypto accounts with mobile money thanks to an interface with Onafriq's payments gateway.
Egypt remittances get boost in UAE as Middle East war rages
As conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran raises fears over Gulf stability, Mashreq unveils a first-of-its-kind instant account for Egyptians in the UAE.
Vodacom Tanzania boosts M-PESA with $28m upgrade
The move transitions M-PESA from its legacy G2 system to a next-generation financial technology platform built for scale, resilience, and innovation.
Making an impact: Synthesis helps financial enterprises transform with new Gemini Enterprise
The Digicloud Africa partner has deployed Google Gemini Enterprise at two companies in the financial services sector.
4G Capital closes $2m deal to transform MSE lending
The company seeks to close the credit shortfall that small businesses face across the continent, which limits economic growth.
Nigeria, Binance eye settlement in massive tax row
The sudden openness to a settlement comes just months after the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 took effect on 1 January, which encourages alternative dispute resolution to settle complex corporate tax arrears.
Ghana puts fintech at forefront of digital economy
Bank of Ghana and Ministry of Communication align on an integrated fintech framework following record-breaking 2025 transaction volumes.