Al Baraka Bank Egypt has announced the opening of its second electronic branch in the Smouha district of Alexandria Governorate, marking another step in the accelerated implementation of its digital transformation strategy and the expansion of its geographical presence beyond Greater Cairo. During this time, the bank continues its commitment to providing banking services that
enza is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a Payment Service Provider Enhanced licence by the Central Bank of Ghana. The award of the PSP Enhanced licence marks an important milestone for enza, Ghana’s financial services sector, and the continued development of regulated digital payments infrastructure across Africa. The Bank of Ghana’s licensing and
Float, the card-linked instalment platform founded in South Africa, has expanded into the United Kingdom. The launch has been supported by the UK Government’s Global Entrepreneur Programme, which brings high-growth international businesses into the UK market. The South African fintech lets shoppers split any purchase into up to 24 interest- and fee-free monthly instalments, using
Kora, the payment infrastructure platform, has joined the International Air Transport Association’s IATA Financial Gateway (IFG), connecting global airlines to Africa’s payment ecosystem through a single, reliable infrastructure layer. IATA Financial Gateway is the airline industry’s dedicated payment orchestration and management platform. IFG brings together global, regional and local payment partners to provide airlines with
UBA UK’s business development team recently completed a strategic visit across five Francophone African markets: Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Benin and Cameroon. The trip forms part of a broader, continent-wide effort to deepen relationships with the banks, institutions and corporates that connect African economies to global trade and capital flows. For UBA UK, Francophone
United Capital, a leading pan-African investment banking and financial services group, has achieved a major milestone in its continental expansion strategy with the successful acquisition of investment banking licences in Ethiopia and Rwanda. With these approvals, United Capital becomes the first foreign institution licensed to provide investment banking services in Ethiopia, covering financial advisory services,
Mastercard announced the launch of its Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, a pan-African initiative designed to strengthen cyber resilience, enhance collaboration and help safeguard the trust that underpins Africa’s expanding digital economy. The announcement was made during a visit to South Africa and Nigeria by Mastercard CEO, Michael Miebach, reflecting Mastercard’s long-term commitment to supporting
NIFC (Nairobi International Financial Centre) continues to strengthen Kenya’s position as Africa’s leading destination for global capital by certifying a new cohort of firms spanning digital finance, climate and carbon markets, artificial intelligence, investment management, healthcare, fintech and capital markets innovation. The latest certifications add to the NIFC’s rapidly expanding and increasingly diverse portfolio of
Hotels now have access to a seamless, end-to-end payment experience that follows the guest from booking through to checkout. Already live across the Red Carnation Hotel Collection’s South African portfolio – including the Oyster Box, Bushman’s Kloof Reserve & Wellness Retreat and The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa – it marks a significant step forward
ZANACO–Zamtel Money Point of Sale (POS) Payment Partnership and its launch mark a significant milestone in Zambia’s journey towards a digitally enabled and financially inclusive economy. By integrating Zamtel Money mobile wallet services with ZANACO’s extensive POS network, the partnership expands access to secure, convenient, and seamless digital payment solutions for businesses and consumers across
