Fintech exec calls for unbiased AI to achieve financial inclusion
Bradwin Roper said his team is using AI to address the impact of existing banking systems, which frequently exclude the majority of people from financial inclusion.
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Airtel partners with pawaPay to boost remittances across Africa
The collaboration will enable seamless cross-border payments for licensed international money transfer operators.
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Airtel partners PICZ to make insurance instant across Zambia
With support from Inshuwa Technologies, the new mobile insurance initiative enables Airtel users to access affordable cover instantly.
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Illiteracy holding back Namibia's digital financial services
Fintech services are blossoming in Namibia, but a widespread lack of financial literacy is cause for concern.
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Ghana goes tap-to-pay with mobile money
A new partnership enables mobile money transactions on N-Genius terminals, allowing merchants across Ghana to accept payments from all providers.
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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.