Visa to be anchor investor in PayPay IPO
Citing sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reports that SoftBank is targeting a valuation of $14 billion for the Nasdaq listing. Jointly formed by SoftBank and
Platinum Credit Uganda secures $4m to boost MSME lending
Platinum Credit Uganda, a subsidiary of The Platcorp Group and a microfinance lender serving over 100,000 clients, has secured $4m in investment from Symbiotics, a
PayInc and First Capital Bank Botswana Launch Instant Cross-Border Payments
The Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) Cross-border Payments Scheme, operated by PayInc, has achieved a new milestone through its collaboration with First Capital Bank (FCB) Botswana, for activating
Digital Lender Fido Ghana Secures $5.5 Million Debt Investment from Symbiotics
Fido Ghana, a digital financial services provider, has secured $5.5 million in debt financing from Symbiotics, according to company announcements. The debt investment came from
Emirates partners Cellulant to enable split payments in Africa
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has introduced a split-payment capability for customers in Kenya, enabling travelers to complete ticket purchases using multiple payment methods or staggered installments. The feature
Hub2 Links 200M Mobile Wallets to Ecobank’s Pan-African Banking Network
HUB2 has announced a strategic partnership with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated to advance digital payments across Africa. While digital finance adoption is growing rapidly, the continent’s payment systems remain
Kalu Pushes for Digital Payments in West African Trade
The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on West African leaders to embrace digital payment platforms as a practical step
Emirates NBD Egypt Launches Apple Pay to Accelerate Digital Payments
Emirates NBD Egypt, a leading financial services provider in the MENAT region, has launched Apple Pay for its customers, offering a secure, contactless, and private way
Yango Partners with Flutterwave to Boost Secure Cashless Payments in Zambia
Yango, the food delivery and taxi service powered by global tech company Yango Group, has partnered with leading African payments technology company Flutterwave to further improve the security
African Leaders Launch Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility to Boost Cross-Border Projects
African Heads of State and Government formally launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF) on February 14, 2026, marking a coordinated, Africa-led platform aimed at