Visa supports digital payment innovation in Tanzania and Ethiopia
It’s already looking like another busy month for digital payments news in Africa, and notably for payments giant Visa, which has been prominent in recent
Mali and Orange Mali Deepen Collaboration on University Digital Transformation
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research – Mali has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the digital transformation of higher education following a high-level meeting
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,
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