Over 400 business leaders, policymakers, investors, and regional integration experts have gathered in Kampala for the 3rd Stanbic East Africa Business Summit, a premier platform dedicated to unlocking East Africa’s full economic potential through trade, investment, and collaboration. Held under the theme “Connected & Resilient: Scaling East Africa’s Regional Advantage,” the two-day summit, hosted by
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
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
RealPay has strengthened its African footprint through expanded partnerships with leading financial institutions. These collaborations leverage innovative technology to promote financial inclusion and drive seamless payment processes across multiple countries. For more information about RealPay, click here. Founded in 2003, RealPay has pioneered time-sensitive payment solutions throughout the continent, helping businesses of all sizes—from small
Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has been appointed as a Payment Processor and issuing partner for MTN Group Fintech, Africa’s leading mobile financial services provider. This partnership marks a significant extension of Network’s portfolio of issuer processing collaborations throughout the African continent. With a footprint
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading fintech company, has unveiled its 2024 end-of-year report detailing significant achievements in global expansion, technological innovation, and customer success. The report underscores the company’s growing influence in the global fintech landscape, cementing its position as a key player in the payments technology sector. Founded in 2016, Flutterwave has become a powerhouse in African enterprise
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has partnered with Standard Bank and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) to help expand local currency financing for private businesses across Africa. IFC will collaborate with Standard Bank and RMB on cross-currency swaps to manage currency exposure related to its local currency lending. This hedging allows IFC to
Kotani Pay, a licensed on-ramp and off-ramp service provider, has announced its expansion into Rwanda and Uganda. This development marks a significant milestone in empowering local fintech and crypto businesses, providing them with the essential tools to reach more customers and accelerate the adoption of digital payments in East Africa. Rwanda and Uganda are vibrant
Expansion includes Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Nigeria; Leveraging success in Latin America to provide underbanked populations in Africa with efficient payment functions. PayRetailers, the leading payment processor for Latin America, has today announced further expansion into Africa. With coverage now across 12 countries, the company offers a unified simple
Ecobank Uganda Limited has formed a strategic partnership with Ria Money Transfer renowned global leader in cross-border remittance services. This partnership will significantly improve remittance options across Uganda, allowing customers to receive funds directly into their Ecobank accounts. Both account holders and non-account holders will also have the option to collect cash transfers promptly at
