Fintech

EFT Corp names Mike Smits as group MD

Smits' new role will focus on driving strategy and digital transformation collaboration in Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ethiopia.
Lezeth Khoza
1:20

Yellow Card SA picks Kamogelo Mosime as country manager

Mosime's new job intends to achieve meaningful change in increasing financial inclusion, facilitating cross-border economic engagement.
2:20
Friday

Abu Dhabi-based Maseera acquires Egypt’s ADVA

Maseera announced yesterday that it had successfully acquired ADVA, an Egyptian consumer finance platform.
2:40
Friday

Peach widens African footprint with PayDunya acquisition

The digital payment gateway company has recently agreed to buy West African payment platform PayDunya, opening fresh opportunities in Francophone Africa.
1:10
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.
2:00

AfCFTA challenges innovators to tackle cross-border trade barriers

Young African innovators aged 18-35 are invited to submit digital solutions for cross-border trade challenges, with the chance to win funding, mentorship, and partnerships.
2:00

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.
2:00

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.
1:40
25 Mar

71% of Kenyan consumers face digital fraud

Latest Visa study says 71% of Kenyan consumers have experienced digital fraud, the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa
1:20

Africa Tech Festival unveils Leadership Council for 2025 edition

The council is made up of a wide range of senior professionals from top businesses across Africa.
1:10

Vodacom's XLink targets Africa's remittances market

In an effort to increase financial inclusion in Africa, the company says it has launched a new cross-border payment solution, XLink Send.
1:20
12 Mar

Flutterwave gets Ghana approval to offer inward remittances

This development, according to the business, reinforces Flutterwave's aim to simplify payments across Africa.