Financials

MasterCard offers free online financial skills training

The course seeks to provide users with the financial knowledge required to navigate personal finance tools and improve their overall financial well-being.
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eFinance and Cassava ink digital solutions pact for Egypt

Cassava Technologies says the partnership will accelerate the adoption of digital solutions in Egypt and the MENA region.
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Nigeria's SiBAN wants govt to craft national Bitcoin policy

The organisation says a national Bitcoin strategy would provide the clarity and structure needed for local blockchain development.
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12 Nov

Ecobank, Nium unlock real-time cross-border payments across 35 African markets

The partnership will eliminate the need for complex API integrations, reducing waiting times for cross-border payments.
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MTN Uganda's feud with the taxman continues

The telco informed shareholders it is continuing to engage the authorities in "constructive dialogue" and is hopeful that the ongoing discussions will result in a fair conclusion.
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Oct 22, 2024

Rwanda unveils ambitious fintech strategy

The main goal of the strategy is to propel Rwanda to the number one fintech hub in Africa and into the top 30 globally.
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Kenya's Central Bank strengthens payments system

The changes, according to the CBK, will allow for shorter settlement times, more efficient processing, and greater liquidity management for financial institutions.
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Oct 10, 2024

Endeavor SA Secures R190m to boost African tech start-ups

Endeavor South Africa exceeds its first funding target for Harvest Fund III, and is aiming for R500 million to fuel Africa’s high-growth tech companies.
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Oct 9, 2024

Sofibanque colocates services at OADC Texaf Kinshasa datacentre

The bank’s location in the data centre will allow it to meet national and international compliance and regulation standards.
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Oct 4, 2024

Chipper, Stellar, MoneyGram deepen financial inclusion in Africa

Powered by the Stellar platform and MoneyGram's retail network, Chipper Cash users 'can now enjoy more ways to interact with their money', says the company.
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SA fintech sector expanding, evolving, driving innovation

The sector will soon see a surge of new companies, resulting in fierce competition that will lead to innovation, says Yoco Technologies’ Katlego Maphai.
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Sep 25, 2024

Flutterwave extends remittance service to America

The African diaspora are going to benefit from Send App services provided by fintech payment system Flutterwave, which links the United States and Africa.