How the World’s Fastest Growing Economies Offer Strategic Payments Opportunities in 2026

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Stanchion

This article was originally published on Stanchion Payment Solutions website here. According to a Euromonitor article, Egypt, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia are all emerging markets that will rank among the world’s fastest-growing economies this year. What’s driving them? Demographics, structural reforms, rising consumption and accelerating digital adoption. While the familiar developed economies are navigating

Cross Switch Strengthens Senior Leadership Across The Board as Pan-African Expansion Accelerates

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Cross Switch

Cross Switch, the payment technology company driving digital transactions across emerging markets, has appointed four senior leaders since the turn of the year. Together, these arrivals deepen the company’s capabilities across technology, operations and regional growth. The appointments span the executive team and two key regional markets. Jacob Yermalitski, a co-founder, has been promoted to

UBX Tanzania Deepens Partnership with ACI Worldwide to Power the Next Phase of the Nation’s Digital Economy

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UBX

UBX Tanzania Limited has extended its long-standing partnership with ACI Worldwide, marking a significant milestone in a relationship that spans nearly two decades and focuses on strengthening infrastructure resilience, enhancing scalability, and enabling innovation to support Tanzania’s rapidly evolving digital economy. UBX currently powers the core payments infrastructure for 18 banks in Tanzania, supporting a

AfCFTA Secretariat and Ecobank Group Sign Landmark MoU to Accelerate Intra-African Trade and Empower SMEs

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AfCFTA

AfCFTA (The African Continental Free Trade Area) Secretariat and Ecobank Group today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening economic integration across the continent and closing the trade finance gap. The Agreement seeks to expand access to trade and finance opportunities for African businesses, with particular focus on Small and

Yuno Partners with Flutterwave to Simplify African Expansion for Global Merchants

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Yuno

Yuno, the global financial infrastructure platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Flutterwave Inc, Africa’s leading payment technology company, to streamline payments for businesses expanding into Africa. Through a single API integration, Yuno merchants can now activate Flutterwave’s comprehensive local payment methods, including cards, mobile money, and bank transfers across key African markets instantly, eliminating

Bybit Pay Expands to South Africa With MoneyBadger, Enabling Nationwide Crypto QR Payments

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Bybit

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has expanded its payment solution, Bybit Pay, to South Africa by integrating with MoneyBadger. This South African crypto payments integration provider enables QR-based transactions and settlement in rand through partnerships with major payment networks, enabling users to make everyday purchases using cryptocurrency across a wide network

Al Baraka Bank South Africa Wins Dual Honours in Prestigious IFN Best Banks Poll 2025

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Al Baraka

In a year defined by trade tensions, global uncertainty, and economic headwinds that tested even the strongest institutions, Al Baraka Bank South Africa emerged with top honours on the international stage. The Bank was named: Best Islamic Bank in South Africa Best Islamic Retail Bank in South Africa in the prestigious IFN Best Banks Poll

Aurionpro Expands Its Multi-Country Transaction Banking Engagement With Diamond Trust Bank

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Aurionpro

Aurionpro Solutions Limited, a global leader in banking technology, announced the expansion and upgrade of its transaction banking engagement with Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), to modernize and enhance the bank’s corporate transaction banking capabilities across multiple countries. This multi-country transaction banking upgrade covering Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania aligns with DTB’s intent to enhance customer experience,

FNB and Pick N Pay Ecosystem Has Returned More Than R600 Million in Value to Customers in 12 Months

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FNB

FNB eBucks and Pick n Pay partnership has delivered on its ambition to make banking as accessible and intuitive as everyday essentials, while turning routine spend into tangible value. Since April last year, more than R600 million in rewards have been unlocked for customers, while banking access has been extended through 31 in-store kiosks and

Upgrade or Lag Behind. Why Africa’s Banks Need Modern Card Management for Modern Banking?

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Africa

For many African financial institutions, card management is still treated as a back-office issuing function: produce cards, manage BINs, process transactions, and handle settlement. That view is becoming outdated. In today’s market, modern card management is no longer only about debit, credit or prepaid cards. It is becoming the foundation layer for digital-first experiences such