Mobile momentum: driving financial access, inclusion in Africa
As we look toward the future, mobile financial services will continue to be central in driving Africa’s economic development.
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Flutterwave appoints new CFO to drive growth
Mitesh Popat most recently held senior positions at Citi, including being CFO of the Middle East and Africa, where he managed financial operations in 29 countries.
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FinTechs that see and realise consumers’ hope will truly extend financial inclusion
Real financial inclusion now means acknowledging consumers and seeing them for who they are and helping them realise their hopes for the future.
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Western Union Launches First Concept Store in Morocco
Western Union today launched its first “concept store” in Morocco, in collaboration with Cash Plus. Located in the satellite city of Errahma, the store offers a unique, Western Union-branded experience to customers as they send and receive money internationally.
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Mukuru launches Naira bank top-up feature in Nigeria
Naira bank top-up product enables consumers to avoid the sub-optimal process of converting received USD into Naira, says the firm.
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Western Union Joins Forces with Major Financial Institutions in Africa
FI Customers Can Now Conveniently Send and Receive Global Money Transfers 24/7, With a Few Clicks
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Mama Money in alliance with Western Union
Partnership offers opportunity to leverage 200-country global network.
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Absa includes Western Union on its app
Bank describes move as "a banking first" for South Africa.
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Zimbabwe money transfer agencies hard hit by forex shortages
Western Union forced to temporarily suspend remittance services.
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Safaricom, Western Union partner to form M-Pesa Global
Companies believe alliance is a game-changer in money transfer market.
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Mastercard, Western Union mobilise digital tech for refugee camp
The Kakuma refugee community will receive cards, digital vouchers and mobile money services.
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Telecel Zim enters mobile money remittance race
Mobile operator authorised to use Telecash platform to receive remittances from outside the country.