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
Bank of Abyssinia and Visa Accelerate Ethiopia’s Digital Payment Ecosystem
Bank of Abyssinia and Visa have strengthened their partnership with a new agreement aimed at advancing digital payment solutions across Ethiopia. The collaboration is set to expand Visa
Ripple to acquire Australia’s BC Payments and AFSL licence
Launched in 2023, BC Payments provides fintechs and banks with solutions for cross-border payment services with the aim of overcoming the challenges faced by local
MTN Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Investment with GRPC
Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting regional investment and economic development initiatives in partnership with the Ghana Regional
Rwanda’s digital finance revolution extends access for millions of citizens
Speaking to delegates from across Africa and beyond, Dr. Nsengiyumva described the government’s long-term commitment to building resilient digital infrastructure as central to expanding financial
AfDB, PAPSS promote policy alignment, cheaper payments across Africa
Dr Kennedy Mbekeani, Director-General for Southern Africa, African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for stronger policy alignment and private capital mobilisation to unlock Africa’s trade
CBK Signs Deal with Rwanda Central Bank to Ease Cross-Border Payment Licensing
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) aimed at creating a shared licence
Paymentology and Chikwama Pay Launch Africa’s First WhatsApp-Enabled Neo-Bank
Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, announces a partnership with Chikwama Pay, a pan-African neobank providing accessible financial services through WhatsApp. Together, they are powering Africa’s first WhatsApp-enabled neo-bank
Banks, fintechs, telecoms partner to expand financial access in Africa
Financial inclusion across Africa is advancing as banks, fintech companies and mobile network operators increasingly collaborate to deliver financial services to underserved populations. Industry experts
SEC Launches Platform to Strengthen FinTech Regulation
The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched its first-ever Regulator/FinTech Clinic, marking a proactive effort to strengthen engagement with Nigeria’s rapidly expanding financial technology sector.