DisrupTech Ventures Invests in Morocco’s Chari to Expand Fintech Inclusion Across Africa

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DisrupTech Ventures, a leading early-stage fintech venture capital fund, has announced its investment in Chari, a Y Combinator–backed startup that is transforming Morocco’s fragmented retail sector into a nationwide fintech and commerce network. The investment marks DisrupTech’s first entry into the Moroccan market and its second investment in Africa outside of Egypt, reinforcing the fund’s

KCB Group Plc Signs Agreement on Proposed Investment in Pesapal Limited

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KCB Group Plc today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to invest in Pesapal Limited (Pesapal), marking a significant milestone for the financial and digital payments landscape across Africa. The proposed investment is expected to accelerate commerce, expand financial inclusion, and help unlock new pathways to prosperity for businesses of all sizes

IFC Partners with Suez Canal Bank to Strengthen Egypt’s Financial Sector for SME Growth

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IFC today announced a comprehensive financing package for Suez Canal Bank (SCB) designed to strengthen the bank’s capacity to expand lending to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Egypt. This strategic partnership aims not only to support business growth but also to create thousands of new jobs, promote economic stability, and help narrow the

Thunes and Ecobank Group To Power Africa’s Instant Payments for the Next Billion Users

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Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, and Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African financial institution, have announced a major collaboration designed to revolutionise cross-border payments for millions of individuals and businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa. This partnership marks the operational launch of the landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in 2024 between Ecobank

PayJustNow Goes Live on Takealot Ahead of Black Friday

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PayJustNow, a South African fintech startup, has gone live on Takealot ahead of Black Friday on November 28. The integration lets Takealot shoppers split purchases into instalments, aligning flexible payments with a peak retail moment. Both companies frame the move as consumer-friendly at a time of tighter household budgets. Pioneering BNPL in South Africa Founded

RealPay: Launch Your Business into the Digital Economy – In Days, Not Months

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RealPay TurnKey: Payments and inventory on one powerful platform Africa’s digital economy is evolving rapidly – with the digital payments sector expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. Businesses across the continent are looking to modernise operations without costly delays or custom systems. That is where RealPay TurnKey comes in: a fully integrated payments and

Wave Launches Ivorian Bank to Escape Mobile Money Squeeze

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Wave Mobile Money has taken a major strategic step in West Africa by incorporating a formal banking entity in Côte d’Ivoire, signalling an intentional evolution from its original mobile-money model toward balance-sheet-driven financial services. A legal notice confirms that WAVE BANK AFRICA S.A. was constituted on 4 August 2025 and officially registered on 22 August,

Co-operative Banking: A Catalyst for Inclusive Growth in South Africa

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As South Africa’s payments landscape evolves, integrating informal and Co-operative Banking Institutions into the formal financial system remains a critical barrier to inclusive economic growth. MoData, a payments technology enabler with deep roots in cash and digital payments infrastructure, offers scalable solutions, strategic consulting, and ecosystem engagement which can help bring key stakeholders like Co-operative

FirstBank Integrates PAPPS Into Lit App for Seamless Cross-Border Payments Across Africa

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FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its flagship digital banking platform, the LIT App. This milestone marks a major step forward in advancing seamless, secure, and real-time cross-border payments across Africa — empowering

Tether Invests in Kotani Pay to Boost Blockchain-Powered Financial Inclusion Across Africa

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Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, has announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a leading Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) that offers on-ramp and off-ramp infrastructure connecting Web3 users to local payment channels across Africa. The partnership represents a significant step toward empowering individuals and businesses across the continent by improving