MasterCard, MTN Group, Arifu partner to support one million African SMEs

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, and Mastercard are bringing their partnership to Poland for the first time through Alior Bank.

This public-private partnership will see solutions such as Alerzoshop and Veedez help SMSMEs improve their operations and financial access.

The course seeks to provide users with the financial knowledge required to navigate personal finance tools and improve their overall financial well-being.

The collaboration aims to transform the payment landscape in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Benin.

Mastercard has solidified its position as a leader in Africa’s rapidly growing gaming industry by hosting the company’s first-ever Africa Esports Summit in Casablanca.

Mastercard and Diamond Trust Bank will offer customised payment solutions across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania

By 2025, the partnership will enable millions of Orange Money wallets to accept digital payments, hence increasing financial inclusion in seven countries.

MasterCard's platform can now enable African fintechs launch card programs in just 15 days.

Over the next ten years, the project aims to provide 100 million Africans and businesses with digital access to essential services.

The Start Path initiative enables fintechs to access strategic partnerships, co-innovation opportunities, and engagement with MasterCard's global network.

Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a multi-year commercial partnership agreement to digitize payment acceptance in Middle East and Africa, across countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa and UAE.