Ethiopia Launches National Instant Payments
EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national switch owned by all public and private banks together with the National Bank of Ethiopia has launched the country’s National Instant Payment
Marie-Pierre Zingoua: Scaling fintechs in Francophone Africa
Spotlight Summary Marie-Pierre Zingoua is a fintech growth strategist with over 17 years of experience shaping marketing, product growth, and business development across Africa’s digital
OCBC Only Singapore Bank to Cover All Major China QR Payment Networks
OCBC customers can now make payments at Weixin Pay merchants in mainland China directly through the bank’s app. The new feature allows users to scan Weixin Pay QR
European Parliament backs online and off-line digital euro
MEPs backed an amendment to offer both forms of the digital currency, rejecting attempts by the rapporteur from the European People’s party to slow down
Agibank Raises $240 Million in New York IPO as Brazilian Fintech Listings Resume
Brazilian digital lender Agibank has raised $240 million through an initial public offering in New York, adding momentum to a reopening pipeline for Brazilian companies
How fintech, real-time data and retail tech are redefining loyalty in South Africa
As South African consumers navigate rising living costs and persistent economic pressure, loyalty programmes have evolved from “nice-to-have” perks into essential value engines.At the same
Tunisia Sees 81% Surge in Mobile Payments in 2025, Central Bank Reports
In 2025, Tunisia’s payment landscape experienced a remarkable transformation as mobile payments and transfers surged by 81% compared to the previous year. This significant increase
Payaza Gains PSO License in Uganda, Paving Way for Seamless Cross-Border Payments
Payaza, a pan-African payments platform, has officially obtained a Payment System Operator (PSO) license in Uganda, marking a key milestone in its ambition to build a
Riding Morocco’s Fintech Wave, AfricInvest Moves to Acquire Vantage Payment Systems
A new heavy hitter is entering the Moroccan fintech landscape, in what feels like the next chapter after Casablanca-based fintech Cash Plus went on a highly
Onafriq taps Conduit as Africa’s stablecoin push reaches cross-border payments
Onafriq, an African fintech that operates across 40 countries on the continent, has partnered with Conduit, a cross-border payments firm that uses blockchain-based dollar tokens,