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Paymentology and Bank Zero Partner to Expand Access to South Africa’s Financial Ecosystem

Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to accelerate access to modern digital banking in South Africa. As Bank Zero’s first

Flutterwave and Kulipa Partner to Launch Stablecoin Payment Cards Across Africa

Flutterwave has announced a strategic collaboration with Kulipa, alongside Turnkey and Our Nuvion, aimed at enabling stablecoin-based payment cards and improving the usability of digital assets across Africa.

After years of trying, Moniepoint breaks into Kenya with Sumac acquisition

Moniepoint has finally secured entry into Kenya after completing the acquisition of a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank. The deal marks the end of a

KashNow Strengthens Fintech Position with Egypt Startup Label Approval

KashNow has announced a significant step forward in its growth journey, revealing that it has been approved as part of the process to obtain Egypt’s Official

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

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