Digital payments

Egyptian fintechs boost payments security with new card

The Basata Card aims to offer flexible and secure financial solutions to both merchants and individual consumers.
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3 Apr

Visa appoints new country manager for Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia

In his new position, the cards and payments expert will establish strategic direction for Visa's regional business objectives.
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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.
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Somalia debuts national instant payment system

The Somali Instant Payment System is backed by the Central Bank and operates on Banking Payments Commerce's SmartVista platform.
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uMunthu Fund departs Baobab Nigeria

The exit comes after more than 12 years since the initial investment and the microfinance bank now has 38 branches in 16 states.
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Mastercard, Paymentology target SA fintechs with card offering

The partnership aims to enable the creation of card services that serve both specialised use cases and unbanked communities.
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Mar 14, 2025

Lagos opts for MTN Nigeria to launch MyLagos App

The App is expected to improve the urban experience in Lagos by providing real-time solutions and making it easier for people to navigate the city.
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Mar 3, 2025

Fintech Nsano enters Rwanda with two licences

The fintech received Payment Aggregation and Payment Remittances Service Licences (Category II and III) from the National Bank of Rwanda.
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Feb 28, 2025

Flutterwave expands footprint with Zambian license

Flutterwave says is open to providing a gateway for international companies who are looking to expand and tap into the Zambian market.
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Feb 26, 2025

Visa eyes $1.3 trillion digital opportunity in Africa

Already leading the world in the field of mobile money, Visa says there is great potential for digital payments and cryptocurrencies in Africa.
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40 percent of Kenyan SMEs use digital payments

Kenya’s digital payments landscape is experiencing a dynamic growth, fuelled by a rising preference for innovative payment methods, says Chad Pollock, VP and general manager, Visa East Africa said.
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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.