Pesalink and Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Unlock Cross-Border Payments in Local Currencies in Kenya

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Pesalink, Kenya’s de facto instant payment network, has partnered with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to ease cross-border payment and speed up regional financial integration. The partnership enables instant 24/7 cross-border payments from PAPSS participants into banks and mobile money operators within the Pesalink network in Kenya, all settled in local currencies. This

Emirates Expands Payment Flexibility in Kenya Through Cellulant’s Split-Payment Solution

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Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has introduced a first-of-its-kind split-payment solution for travellers in Kenya, through a longstanding strategic partnership with Cellulant, Africa’s leading payments technology company. The split-payment capability, enabled by Tingg, Cellulant’s payment gateway, has debuted in Kenya and is expected to roll out to other African markets in the coming months.

Kenya’s Digital Payments Evolution and Mobile-Led Transformation Are Showing the Way

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In an earlier article, “Kenya’s Payments Evolution: What Banks and Fintechs Can Learn from M‑Pesa and Mobile Operators,” we explored how Kenya, often referred to as the “Silicon Savannah,” was emerging as a global leader in mobile-money innovation and digital financial inclusion. One of the key takeaways was that banks had an awful lot of

Stripe-Owned Nigerian Fintech, PayStack, Launches Holding Company, The Stack Group, as it Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

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Paystack, the payments company building technology for ambitious businesses across Africa, has announced the launch of The Stack Group (TSG), a new parent holding company that will bring together Paystack and a growing family of tech-focused brands under a single corporate umbrella. TSG has been established to aggregate and support a set of complementary businesses

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

Agent Banking in Africa: From Missed Opportunity to Modern Reach

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Across Africa, access is widening but gaps remain. Mobile money and instant payment rails continue to scale, yet distance to service points, liquidity constraints, and rising digital risks still hold back formal usage especially outside cities. The strategic question for banks is the following – will branch-centric distribution keep pace or will everyday payments continue

Mama Money Partners with Capitec to Make Sending Money Home Even Easier

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Mama Money has officially partnered with Capitec to make it easier, safer, and more affordable for migrants in South Africa to send money home. This powerful collaboration brings together Mama Money’s inclusive remittance platform and Capitec’s trusted digital banking services, creating a solution designed with people at its heart. At its core, this partnership is

Safaricom and PayPal Link Accounts

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Safaricom has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with PayPal that aims to empower more than 35 million M-PESA customers and two million businesses and micro traders in Kenya with seamless access to PayPal’s global payments network. The partnership opens new opportunities for individuals and enterprises to transact beyond borders, connecting Kenya’s thriving digital economy with the

Equity Bank Named Best Regional Bank in East Africa

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Equity Bank has been awarded Best Regional Bank in East Africa at the prestigious 2025 African Banker Awards, hosted in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This accolade recognises the bank’s outstanding contribution to expanding access to financial services, empowering communities, and driving sustainable economic growth across East Africa. The annual African Banker Awards, now in their 19th

Cross Switch Launches New Identity to Power Payments Across Emerging Markets

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This article was originally published on the Cross Switch website here. Cross Switch, a global payment orchestration platform built for the unique needs of emerging markets, has unveiled a refreshed brand and newly redesigned website that reflect its continued growth and expanding presence across Africa and other high-growth regions. This announcement builds on recent momentum,