Mukuru Efforts to Drive Financial Inclusion Are a Vital Step in Journey to Gender Parity

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Women’s Month is a time to pay tribute to women in all sectors of society. It’s an opportunity to honour the incredible achievements of women and a time to focus on, and redouble, efforts at promoting the upliftment of women. While efforts to ensure that equal rights, equal access and equal opportunities for women, span

Flutterwave Gains Ground in Ghana With Enhanced Payment Service Provider License

Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company, has recently been granted a Payment Service Provider license (Enhanced Category) by the Bank of Ghana. The milestone marks a significant expansion of Flutterwave’s operations in Africa, enabling the company to offer a comprehensive suite of payment services directly within, and through Ghana. Ghana presents an exciting market for

Egyptian Fintech Dopay Raises $13.5 Million in Series a Extension Round

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Dopay, a fintech platform focused on providing digital payroll and payment solutions to the unbanked and underbanked workforce in emerging markets, has successfully raised $13.5 million in a Series A extension round. The fresh capital, led by Argentem Creek Partners and with participation from existing investors, will fuel Dopay’s expansion in its home market, Egypt,

PalmPay Named Among Top 250 Fintech Companies in the World by CNBC and Statista

PalmPay, a leading Africa-focused fintech platform, has been included in the 2024 edition of CNBC and Statista’s prestigious list of the “Top 250 Fintech Companies in the World.” This recognition underscores PalmPay’s rapid growth and significant contributions to advancing financial inclusion. The CNBC/Statista list honours fintech pioneers significantly transforming the financial services industry through technology.

Ericsson and MTN Uganda Boost Financial Literacy for Women Entrepreneurs

Ericsson and MTN provided free financial training to small- and medium-scale women entrepreneurs in Kampala, Uganda. The collaboration aimed to drive financial and gender inclusion and empower African women to reach their full potential. To celebrate International Women’s Day, the two companies launched a three-week training program for local female traders at one of the

The Shift From RMS to RM: What It Means for South Africa’s Debit Orders

The South African debit order landscape has undergone significant transformations to enhance security and efficiency. Central to this evolution was the introduction of the DebiCheck debit order system. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) dictated the implementation of a new payment stream in the early morning processing window where authentication by the payer occurs prior

Entersekt Closes Record Year of Growth and Expansion

FY24 momentum fueled by new clients, technology innovation, and strategic partnerships sets the stage for 2025 and beyond Entersekt, The Financial Authentication Company, announced today that it achieved unprecedented growth in its 2024 fiscal year, driven by the continued adoption of its innovative authentication solutions. Financial institutions worldwide are increasingly choosing Entersekt as their partner

I&M Bank and Mastercard Launch Business Credit Card Proposition to Transform Business Expenses Management

I&M Bank has collaborated with Mastercard to launch the new Business Credit Card proposition, a comprehensive financial tool designed to help businesses manage day-to-day expenses more effectively and support global operations. This initiative marks another longstanding engagement between I&M Bank and Mastercard. The Business Card proposition comprises the Business Credit Card and the World Business

Liquid Thought Reimagines New Stanchion Website to Reflect PayTech Innovations

Liquid Thought is proud to have been engaged by Stanchion to reimagine its website and design a new modern online experience along with a brand refresh explainer video for their B2B PayTech business. Stanchion founded in Cape Town 23 years ago has developed into a global business with offices on five continents. Stanchion sought a

SMEs Require a Banking Relationship, Even in This Digital Age – Standard Bank

The World Bank estimates that small businesses constitute 90 percent of all businesses worldwide. In sub-Saharan Africa alone there are 44 million small businesses, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) accounting for 60 percent of jobs. In South Africa there are approximately 3.2 million SMEs, which make them the backbone of the economy with a