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
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.
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 Spotlight
Shaping Digital Finance in West Africa: Conakry Set to Host GFW2025 Francophone West Africa is at a turning point in its digital transformation. As fintech
Africa Fintech Spotlight
Ethiopia bans four US-based remittance firms over licence violations The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has banned four United States-based money transfer companies for allegedly
Africa Fintch Spotlight
Yellow Card Joins Circle Payments Network to Boost USDC Access in Africa Stablecoin payment platform Yellow Card has officially joined the Circle Payments Network (CPN),
Africa Fintech Spotlight
Africa’s Payment Revolution Doesn’t Need Bank Cards — And That’s the Point Walk into a small shop in rural Tanzania, ask to top up your
Africa Fintech Spotlight
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