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The Fintech Resilience Gap: Why Africa’s Next Decade Depends On Structural Integrity

In the third week of January 2026, the African fintech narrative has officially shifted from “expansion” to “sovereignty.” Recent data from the African Fintech Summit

OnePay partners Klarna to let shoppers turn debit card purchases into BNPL loans

Available to customers of OnePay’s mobile-based financial account, the Swipe to Finance option, powered by BNPL giant Klarna, will launch in the coming months. OnePay

TreviPay Teams With Visa to Offer Banks Pay by Invoice Tool

B2B payments platform TreviPay has debuted its “Pay by Invoice” tool for Visa-issuing banks. The new offering, announced Tuesday (Jan. 20), is designed to help issuers garner a larger share

How fintech SycaPay aims to expand across the continent from Abidjan

SycaPay is the first fintech to be licensed by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). Active in six countries within the zone, it

Rwanda Engages Cisco on Digital Sovereignty and AI Infrastructure

Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation has engaged Cisco on potential areas of collaboration in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital sovereignty during meetings held on the sidelines of

MyCredit Secures $3 Million in Senior Debt to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Expand Lending Capacity

MyCredit, a Kenyan digital lender and non-deposit-taking microfinance institution, has successfully raised USD 3 million in senior debt from an international microfinance lender. This marks a significant milestone

Mastercard and BoxCommerce Introduce Instant Payout Solution for South African SMEs

BoxCommerce and Mastercard have collaborated to launch a prepaid Mastercard solution that gives small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the BoxCommerce platform fast, secure and direct access to

Commit Acquires Savannah in Multi-Million Dollar Deal to Access African Tech Talent

Commit, an Israeli technology firm that delivers software solutions to high‑tech companies and enterprises, has acquired Savannah, a startup dedicated to recruiting and employing seasoned developers

Uganda’s Mobile Money Restrictions Push Users Into Kenya

Uganda has restored nationwide internet access following last week’s general elections but authorities have reportedly kept social media platforms and mobile money services offline, prolonging

Regtech Adoption Rises in Sub-Saharan Africa Amid AI Uptake, Regional Integration, and New Regulations

In 2025, the regtech industry in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continued to grow and mature, fuel by growing demand for efficient, cost-effective compliance solutions, evolving regulatory

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