MTN’s fintech has made ₦131.62 billion so far this year, thanks to airtime lending
MTN Nigeria’s fintech arm made ₦131.62 billion ($91.64 million) in the first nine months of 2025, but mostly on the back of airtime lending (Xtratime). The why
MTN MoMo, Mastercard extend partnership to support wider digital access in South Africa
MTN MoMo South Africa and Mastercard expanded their partnership to provide additional digital financial services and improve access to the digital economy across the country.
South Africa fintech launches platform to unlock SME funding
SME Snapshot has launched an updated version of its business management dashboard, aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) demonstrate their financial health more
FNB and Visa Extend 55-Year Partnership to Advance Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa
This renewal marks a strategic milestone in the evolution of Africa’s digital finance landscape, positioning FNB and Visa to further accelerate innovation, expand payment infrastructure,
Zoyk Reveals the Cheapest Ways to Collect Customer Payments in Africa
For many African businesses, every sale comes with a hidden cost. Transaction fees, settlement delays, and reconciliation errors can quietly erode profit margins. Whether it’s
Kenya rewrites crypto tax rules, targets platform fees over transactions
Kenya has introduced sweeping reforms to its cryptocurrency tax regime, marking a major step toward aligning the nation’s digital finance landscape with international best practices.
Ethiopian Airlines partners with Chapa to enable local currency payments via ATM Cards
Ethiopian Airlines has announced a strategic expansion of its partnership with Chapa Financial Technologies, one of Ethiopia’s leading fintech innovators, to introduce a groundbreaking payment option for
KCB Group Expands Fintech Footprint with Strategic Investment in Pesapal
Kenya, 3 November 2025 – KCB Group Plc has announced a strategic move to acquire a minority stake in Pesapal Limited, one of East Africa’s leading
Africa Fintech Spotlight
Group commits to regional development as Southwest targets $600bn GDP The Osun Development Association (ODA), on Wednesday, reaffirmed its dedication to articulating a strategic and
Africa Fintech Network
Boldswitch Launches FacePay, a Revolutionary Way to Tip Using Just a Face Boldswitch, the fast-rising Nigerian fintech redefining digital payments, has officially launched FacePay, a