Mark Elliott

Fintech, remittances anchor Africa's booming payments system

The projected growth is due to rising internet penetration and financial inclusion in Africa, as the continent rapidly takes up digital transformation.
Lezeth Khoza
1:10
Jan 15, 2025

Mastercard unveils first office in Ghana

Mastercard says Ghana offers fertile ground for the company to enhance its geographical presence in West Africa.
1:10
Apr 12, 2024

Kenya’s Equity Bank, MasterCard sign remittances deal

Equity Bank customers can now transmit funds via MasterCard cross-border services from any of the bank's offices around the country.
1:50
Feb 14, 2024

MasterCard appoints Femi-Lawal as West Africa head

Femi-Lawal, who has over 25 years of experience, will be in charge of driving the company's vision, innovation, and growth strategy in the region.
1:30
Oct 17, 2023

MasterCard pushing into Africa through fintechs

Africa presents a vast untapped market for fintech and digital solutions, says the payment processing company.
1:40
Aug 8, 2023

MasterCard, EMIS collaborate to boost Angola's digital economy

The partnership will enable Angolan citizens to gain access to both physical and virtual cards that can be used for cross-border payments.
2:10
May 7, 2021

Econet, Mastercard in Fintech alliance

Econet Group and Mastercard to collaborate on Fintech solutions for Covid-19 response in Africa.
2:50
Dec 3, 2019

uKheshe, Mastercard target potential 11 million customer base in SA

Locally developed financial inclusion platform announced collaboration to enable payments through Masterpass.
1:50
Nov 20, 2018

New initiative to build financial inclusion in Zambia

NASCU and Mastercard announce landmark agreement to extend formal financial products, services to underserved regions.
2:10
Nov 15, 2017

Mastercard partners with Durban-based tech company

CEO of the multinational financial services company met with informal traders who are expected to benefit the most from the partnership.
2:00
May 29, 2015

First MasterPass in-app feature goes live in SA

Mango powers in-app purchase capability for travel payments.