Ethiopia aims for Africa’s best digital payments network by 2035
Ethiopia has unveiled a strategic roadmap which aims to enable the country set up one of the leading digital payment networks on the continent in
Namibia Launches Central Securities Depository, Ushering in Fully Digital Capital Market Era
The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), working alongside the Bank of Namibia (BoN) and under the oversight of NAMFISA, has officially launched the Central Securities Depository Limited (CSD), marking a
Ejiroghene Odiase, Turning Partnerships Into Possibilities
Ejiroghene Odiase is a distinguished fintech and financial services leader with over 15 years of experience across commercial banking, digital identity, SaaS, and payments. She
Mastercard Uses Network Data to Speed Credit Decisions
Mastercard unveiled Mastercard Credit Intelligence, a new suite of solutions that uses network signals and permissioned data to help lenders make faster credit decisions, according to
Global Banks Push Ahead on Crypto Infrastructure Despite Policy Gridlocks
Launching financial blockchain products for their customers is becoming a major case of get ready, set and wait for the traditional financial sector. From stablecoins
South Africa Central Bank Sees No Immediate CBDC Need
The South African Reserve Bank says it doesn’t see a need for a central bank digital currency in the near term, instead saying the country
Moniepoint introduces Moniebook to provide business owners a unified inventory and POS solution
Barely two months after announcing the completion of its Series C round, Moniepoint is deepening its grip on Nigeria’s business landscape with an integrated inventory-management and
The viability of blockchain technology in Africa
Blockchain technology is not a new paradigm in Africa, as various entities, particularly venture capitalists and fintechs, are increasingly venturing into it. To date, there
Angola Cables Unveils Cloud Accelerator to Boost Digital Transformation in Africa
Angola Cables has announced the launch of the Accelera Cloud Program, an initiative designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups by providing free
PAPSS now connects 19 countries, facilitates cross-border payments in seconds, says CEO
Mike Ogbalu, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), says the platform has connected 19 African countries and 160 commercial