Ethiopia opens banking sector to foreign investment
Ethiopia’s parliament has passed a legislation that allows foreign banks to operate in Africa, as part of its efforts to…
Tyme Group secures $250M, valuation hits $1.5B
South African financial technology firm, Tyme Group, has successfully raised $250 million in a Series D funding round, elevating its…
Visa and BCP International partner to transform Sub-Saharan African payments
Visa International and BCP International (BCPI), a subsidiary of the pan-African Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) Group, have announced a strategic…
Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire and the International Finance Corporation partner to empower Ivorian women's businesses
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative is a free-to-access online business education programme available to women across around world Ecobank…
Kenya's financial landscape in 2024: A shift towards traditional banking
In a surprising turn, the 2024 FinAccess Household Survey reveals a shift in Kenyan banking habits. While mobile banking has…
Ethiopia opens banking sector to foreign investment
Ethiopia’s parliament has passed a legislation that allows foreign banks to operate in Africa, as…
Tyme Group secures $250M, valuation hits $1.5B
South African financial technology firm, Tyme Group, has successfully raised $250 million in a Series…
Visa and BCP International partner to transform Sub-Saharan African payments
Visa International and BCP International (BCPI), a subsidiary of the pan-African Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP)…
Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire and the International Finance Corporation partner to
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative is a free-to-access online business education programme available to…
Kenya's financial landscape in 2024: A shift towards traditional banking
In a surprising turn, the 2024 FinAccess Household Survey reveals a shift in Kenyan banking…
Smile ID surpasses 200 million verifications
Smile ID, a leading identity verification provider in Africa, has achieved a significant milestone by…
UDPN and FORUS Digital: A partnership to drive financial inclusion
The Challenge of Financial Exclusion in Africa Sub-Saharan Africa faces a significant challenge in terms…
Zambia welcomes DigMo: A new era of gamified financial planning
Starting in Zambia, launch of DigMo sets the stage for transformative financial inclusion and wealth…
Mastercard and Diamond Trust Bank partner to revolutionise payments in
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) and Mastercard have announced a 10-year strategic partnership to deliver innovative,…
Visa and EFTCorp join forces to accelerate Africa's digital transformation
EFTCorp and Visa have announced a strategic five-year partnership aimed at reshaping Africa’s digital payment…
Kenya's digital future: A double-edged sword
Kenya’s digital transformation is poised to be a major driver of economic growth, with the…
Gabon's digital leap: A vision for continental leadership
Gabon, a Central African nation, has made significant strides in its digital landscape in recent…
BoU drives digital KYC adoption in Uganda
Uganda’s central bank, the Bank of Uganda (BoU), has revealed that a growing number of…
Somalia's digital ID revolution: A catalyst for economic growth
Somalia has taken a significant step towards modernising its economy with the introduction of a…
Egypt's first digital bank set to launch
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has granted preliminary approval to Misr Digital Innovation (MDI)…
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services partner to drive digital payments
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have joined forces to revolutionise payment acceptance across the Middle…
A new era of digital payments in Kenya: Safaricom and
Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider, Safaricom, has formed a strategic alliance with global payment giant Mastercard.…
IMF Outlines key priorities for enhancing financial inclusion in Nigeria
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified five critical policy areas to bolster financial inclusion…
Soramitsu and NISER partner to advance blockchain technology in Nigeria
Japanese blockchain technology firm Soramitsu has formed a strategic alliance with the Nigerian Institute of…
National Bank of Egypt and Mastercard partner to introduce AI-Powered
Cairo, Egypt – The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Mastercard have announced a groundbreaking…
