How PAPSS is fixing Africa’s cross-border payments, four years on
When the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) launched in January 2022, it aimed to address one of Africa’s most persistent trade barriers: the high cost and
Fincra Secures Canadian PSP License, Enhancing Africa Canada Payment Infrastructure
Cross-border payments between Africa and global markets are still too often slow, fragmented, and expensive. For businesses, platforms, and individuals moving money between Canada and
Orange Money Launches Mastercard in Sierra Leone with Zenith Bank and Mastercard Partnership
Orange has announced the launch of the Orange Money Mastercard in Sierra Leone, developed in partnership with Zenith Bank Sierra Leone and Mastercard, in a move aimed at expanding digital
Women at the forefront of West Africa’s digital payments growth
On most days, their work happens quietly. In strategy meetings, partnership discussions, product development sessions and conversations with banks, fintech founders and merchants. Yet behind
Nigeria Launches ₦12bn Digital Research Programme Under Project BRIDGE
Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has announced the launch of the National Digital Economy Research Clusters, a ₦12 billion funding initiative aimed
Mastercard is driving digital economy growth in Africa by boosting its acceptance network
Mastercard’s 45% network expansion confirms that digital payments in Africa have transitioned from a premium service to a low-cost, software-driven utility. By prioritizing software over
Namibia Launches National Payment System Vision 2026–2030 to Boost Digital Economy
The Bank of Namibia, in collaboration with the Payments Association of Namibia and stakeholders across the financial ecosystem, has launched the National Payment System (NPS)
Scale and Mastercard Expand Card Issuing Infrastructure Across Five African Markets
Fintech infrastructure company Scale has announced an expansion of its partnership with Mastercard, aimed at simplifying card programme deployment across Africa. In a recent LinkedIn update,
Smartphone more popular than card to make payments in 2025
Mobile phone payments outstripped payments by debit or credit card in shops and other outlets for the first time last year, latest figures from payment services organisation
Visa Gives Banks Tools to Turn Subscription Chaos Into Loyalty
The modern consumer economy increasingly runs on autopay. From streaming services and cloud storage to artificial intelligence tools and fitness apps, subscriptions have become ubiquitous