Global Fintech Platform Thunes Partners with M-Pesa Tanzania to Enable Instant Money Transfers to Bank Accounts in Kenya and Rwanda

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Thunes, a global leader in cross-border payments, announced the launch of a new service corridor for users of M-Pesa Tanzania, enabling Tanzanians to seamlessly move money from their M-Pesa mobile wallets directly to any bank account in Kenya and Rwanda. Thunes and M-Pesa Tanzania have been working together since 2018, with M-Pesa Tanzania using Thunes’ cross-border payments network to

Paygage Launches in Africa

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Paygage, a new payment gateway platform has announced the launch of Paygage Africa which will transform payments for all professional communities in the Africa region. Paygage allows users to accept payments or bill clients on a recurring basis with ease and allows online and in-person payments. Paygage was built with professional communities in mind. It is the

Western Union Joins Forces with Major Financial Institutions in Africa

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FI Customers Can Now Conveniently Send and Receive Global Money Transfers 24/7, With a Few Clicks Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, is collaborating with major financial institutions in Africa, to enable millions of consumers to send and receive cross-border payments, quickly and reliably, 24/7. Customers of KCB Bank Kenya, the Diamond

Visa Expands She’s Next initiative in Africa, Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with Digital Capabilities

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New Visa research reveals that 54% of ‘cash only’ merchants have missed business opportunities, with 70% of women-owned businesses expecting eCommerce to expand beyond the pandemic September 23rd, 2021 – As the rate of women entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa continues to rise, Visa is expanding its global She’s Next initiative to empower women entrepreneurs on

DPO Group Acquired by Network International as Landmark Deal Closes

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DPO Group (DPO), Africa’s largest and fastest-growing payment service provider (PSP), has finalised its acquisition by Network International, a globally renowned enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa. In a landmark deal for the African payments space, Network International has acquired 100 per cent of DPO Group, which will continue to operate

Equity Receives Double International Standards Certification on IT Service and Information Security Management Systems

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The two, ISO/IEC 20000-01:2018 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013, protect revenue flow into the business and prevent confidential information from falling into the wrong hands. The Bank commits to continue engaging regulators to ensure appropriate governance that balances the value of giving customers control of their data and its duty to protect customer privacy and security. Equity

Cellulant, Ecobank and GAINDE 2000 Sign a Partnership with KenTrade to Provide a Payment Gateway to Enhance Service Delivery

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With this new partnership, Importers and Exporters will enjoy premium services on the TradeNet system To offer efficient and robust services to their customers, KenTrade has entered into a consortium partnership with Cellulant, Ecobank and GAINDE 2000. With this new partnership, Importers and Exporters will enjoy premium services on the TradeNet system; an online platform

Equity Group Appoints Jonas Mushosho as a New Non-Executive Director to its Board

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Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Jonas Mushosho as a Non-Executive Director to its board following the retirement of Christopher Newson, Non- Executive Director in the Board.  Jonas brings on board a wealth of leadership experience, having previously served in senior leadership positions in both the private and public sectors. He has

NCBA Bank: Investing in Technology to Offer Inclusive Financial Services

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“We have a view or a mission to be Africa’s most valued digital platform for financial services, which then means we are seeking to move to not just identify ourselves as a bank but actually identify ourselves as a marketplace upon which financial services are offered, upon which customers can then find innovations that impact

Equity Group Holdings PLC Doubles Profitability Validating Its Resilience and Business Continuity Strategy During the Pandemic

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Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced a 98% growth in half year profits to Kshs.17.9 billion up from Kshs.9.1 billion the previous year. Speaking while releasing the results, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi said, “The defensive and offensive strategy adopted by the Group at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic to