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Africa’s Fintech Future Takes Centre Stage as IFF 2026 Opens in Kigali

The Kigali Convention Centre is currently hosting the third edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF). The landmark event brings together more than 3,500 decision-makers representing

Vodacom, M-Pesa, and Paymentology Launch Africa’s First Tap-to-Pay Mobile Money in Tanzania

Paymentology, the leading next-generation global issuer-processor, has powered the launch of Africa’s first mobile-money Tap-to-Pay feature with Vodacom Tanzania Plc and M-Pesa Africa in launching Africa’s first mobile-money Tap-to-Pay feature,

Oyedola Yemi-Olatunji: Strengthening the rails of financial systems

Spotlight Summary Profile Overview Oyedola is a fintech and global payments leader from Nigeria, Africa, currently based in the United Kingdom. She operates at the

Senegal Explores Deeper Partnership with Visa to Boost Financial Inclusion and Digital Innovation

Senegal is exploring a deeper collaboration with global payments company Visa to accelerate financial inclusion and digital innovation in the country. The discussions took place on March

Duplo Secures Dual Licenses to Bridge E-Invoicing & Unified Payments for Businesses in Nigeria

Duplo, the financial operating system for African businesses, has been granted both the Systems Integrator (SI) and Access Point Provider (APP) licenses by the Nigeria

Europe’s EIB Backs Speedinvest to Channel $230M Into African Fintech Startups

Speedinvest, the Vienna-based VC firm, has formalised a €40m commitment from EIB Global for a dedicated Africa venture fund, the firm announced following a signing ceremony

Interswitch Advocates Trust-driven Infrastructure, Collaboration to Boost Africa’s Payment System

Interswitch Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a seamless and inclusive financial ecosystem across the African continent by advocating for a trust-driven infrastructure that

US Senate passes bill banning issuance of CBDCs

The ban is unrelated to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, but was added into the legislation. The bill, approved 89-10 in the vote

Mastercard reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s digital economy

Global payments technology company Mastercard has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy and expanding financial inclusion across Africa during the 2026 edition of

MTN Uganda grows revenue 13.6% to $972m amid surge in data and fintech services

The company said total revenue rose 13.6% year-on-year to about $972 million (Ush3.6 trillion) in the year ended 31 December 2025, while service revenue increased

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