Kenya RTGS system extends hours in push for 24/7 digital economy
The Central Bank of Kenya has expanded the operating hours of its national payment system to 12 hours a day starting July 1.
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New solution unlocks financial access for millions in SA
The TransUnion Telco Data Score is redefining how lenders perceive financial stability. By analysing mobile usage data, the system offers millions previously shut out of formal finance a chance at building credit.
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PalmPay becomes African fintech powerhouse in six years
PalmPay, a digital finance platform launched in 2019, has been ranked Africa’s fastest-growing financial services firm by the Financial Times, highlighting its rapid expansion and impact on financial inclusion.
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TerraPay partners Wave Mobile Money in Mali
The partnership aims to leverage TerraPay's global payment network and facilitate remittance flows into Mali.
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SmartSwitch advances financial inclusion in Botswana
The fintech has launched a biometric-enabled smart card platform aimed at the country's underserved and underbanked communities.
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Malawi plans to introduce digital IDs next year
The government says the move will transform how citizens access services such as healthcare while reducing the long-term cost of issuing physical ID cards
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EmpowerBank, EFTCorp push financial inclusion in Zimbabwe
The partnership's goal is to facilitate financial inclusion through scalable digital infrastructure and personalised banking solutions.
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Fintech Money Fellows bags $13m for Africa expansion
The funding will support expansion across the continent, beginning with Morocco.
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Financial inclusion not just a buzzword, says Mukuru boss
Bongai Zamchiya revealed he intends to promote the Mukuru Wallet among the company's three million Zimbabwean clientele.
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Safaricom M-PESA, LakiPay partner in Ethiopia
The partnership hopes to accelerate financial inclusion and grow acceptance of mobile payments in the country.
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Tanzania banks on agri-tech to lift smallholder farmers
The bilateral program addresses important difficulties for smallholder farmers by providing integrated digital solutions.
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Visa intends to strengthen foothold in Central Africa
The company has prioritised promoting closer collaboration among financial institutions and enhancing digital payment infrastructure.