How fintech SycaPay aims to expand across the continent from Abidjan
SycaPay is the first fintech to be licensed by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). Active in six countries within the zone, it
Rwanda Engages Cisco on Digital Sovereignty and AI Infrastructure
Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation has engaged Cisco on potential areas of collaboration in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital sovereignty during meetings held on the sidelines of
MyCredit Secures $3 Million in Senior Debt to Strengthen Balance Sheet and Expand Lending Capacity
MyCredit, a Kenyan digital lender and non-deposit-taking microfinance institution, has successfully raised USD 3 million in senior debt from an international microfinance lender. This marks a significant milestone
Mastercard and BoxCommerce Introduce Instant Payout Solution for South African SMEs
BoxCommerce and Mastercard have collaborated to launch a prepaid Mastercard solution that gives small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the BoxCommerce platform fast, secure and direct access to
Commit Acquires Savannah in Multi-Million Dollar Deal to Access African Tech Talent
Commit, an Israeli technology firm that delivers software solutions to high‑tech companies and enterprises, has acquired Savannah, a startup dedicated to recruiting and employing seasoned developers
Uganda’s Mobile Money Restrictions Push Users Into Kenya
Uganda has restored nationwide internet access following last week’s general elections but authorities have reportedly kept social media platforms and mobile money services offline, prolonging
Regtech Adoption Rises in Sub-Saharan Africa Amid AI Uptake, Regional Integration, and New Regulations
In 2025, the regtech industry in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continued to grow and mature, fuel by growing demand for efficient, cost-effective compliance solutions, evolving regulatory
OneKard launches global accounts and payments platform for African businesses trading internationally
OneKard today announced the launch of its global payments platform built specifically for African businesses that trade beyond borders. Designed for manufacturers, SMEs, schools, e-commerce businesses,
Africa Fintech Network – Strategic Impact and Priorities for 2026
Building on seven years of continuous pan-African fintech ecosystem development, Africa Fintech Network (AFN) is releasing its Strategic Priorities for 2026, alongside a summary of
MTN’s MoMo PSB seals deal with Thunes to expand cross-border payments for Nigerians
MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the fintech platform of Nigeria’s largest mobile network operator, MTN, has inked a strategic partnership with Thunes, a global