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Europe’s EIB Backs Speedinvest to Channel $230M Into African Fintech Startups

Speedinvest, the Vienna-based VC firm, has formalised a €40m commitment from EIB Global for a dedicated Africa venture fund, the firm announced following a signing ceremony

Interswitch Advocates Trust-driven Infrastructure, Collaboration to Boost Africa’s Payment System

Interswitch Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a seamless and inclusive financial ecosystem across the African continent by advocating for a trust-driven infrastructure that

US Senate passes bill banning issuance of CBDCs

The ban is unrelated to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, but was added into the legislation. The bill, approved 89-10 in the vote

Mastercard reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s digital economy

Global payments technology company Mastercard has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy and expanding financial inclusion across Africa during the 2026 edition of

MTN Uganda grows revenue 13.6% to $972m amid surge in data and fintech services

The company said total revenue rose 13.6% year-on-year to about $972 million (Ush3.6 trillion) in the year ended 31 December 2025, while service revenue increased

Bank of Abyssinia and Visa Accelerate Ethiopia’s Digital Payment Ecosystem

Bank of Abyssinia and Visa have strengthened their partnership with a new agreement aimed at advancing digital payment solutions across Ethiopia. The collaboration is set to expand Visa

Ripple to acquire Australia’s BC Payments and AFSL licence

Launched in 2023, BC Payments provides fintechs and banks with solutions for cross-border payment services with the aim of overcoming the challenges faced by local

MTN Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Investment with GRPC

Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting regional investment and economic development initiatives in partnership with the Ghana Regional

Rwanda’s digital finance revolution extends access for millions of citizens

Speaking to delegates from across Africa and beyond, Dr. Nsengiyumva described the government’s long-term commitment to building resilient digital infrastructure as central to expanding financial

AfDB, PAPSS promote policy alignment, cheaper payments across Africa

Dr Kennedy Mbekeani, Director-General for Southern Africa, African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for stronger policy alignment and private capital mobilisation to unlock Africa’s trade

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