Mastercard Advocates Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth at Tanzania Industry Forum

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Mastercard

Mastercard hosted its inaugural Tanzania Industry Forum in Dar es Salaam, bringing together key stakeholders and thought leaders in the fintech industry to explore the dynamic financial and technology landscape and foster impactful collaborations in Tanzania. The event underscored Mastercard’s commitment to advancing economic growth through innovative digital payment solutions and strategic collaborations in the

Sabipay Technologies Gets Payments Licence in Zambia

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Sabipay Technologies

Sabipay Technologies, a subsidiary of fintech Pesapal Limited, has been granted a payments system business licence by the Bank of Zambia. The fintech announced the development yesterday, stating that it signals a significant extension of Pesapal’s presence in the Zambian payments landscape. The payments system business license, according to Pesapal, is a crucial approval that

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Further Diversifies Shareholders With New Equity From Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) Rawbank

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Africa Finance

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s foremost infrastructure solutions provider, has announced a new equity investment from Rawbank, one of the leading banking and financial institutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This equity infusion aligns with AFC’s strategy to mobilise African capital and diversify its capital base, reinforcing the Corporation’s mission to deliver

The Association of Fintechs in Kenya Partners With Africa Fintech Summit 2024

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The Association of Fintechs in Kenya (AFIK) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2024. This partnership aims to advance fintech innovation, foster growth, and create new opportunities for key players across Africa’s financial technology landscape. AFTS 2024, a premier event bringing together issues, entrepreneurs, and opportunities revolutionising finance

Ericsson and MTN Uganda Boost Financial Literacy for Women Entrepreneurs

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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

Waafi by Salaam Bank Taps Paymentology to Enable Somalia’s Contactless Payment Vision

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Paymentology’s cloud-first card issuing, and analytics platform powers Waafi by Salaam Bank to launch digital and physical cards across Somalia Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, proudly announces its partnership with Salaam Bank’s Waafi, on the launch of its co-branded tokenised tap-to-pay digital companion card, and physical card, for Waafi mobile app users in the Horn

Liquid Thought Reimagines New Stanchion Website to Reflect PayTech Innovations

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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

Why QR Codes Are Leading the Charge – Zapper

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We are delighted to find individuals and organisations who truly understand the benefits of using QR Codes to trigger many customer experiences, from loading websites to executing payments between consumer and merchant. Zapper has been doing the latter since its inception in 2013, and its popularity rose significantly in the early years when the novelty factor

Mama Money Partners With Access Bank and Paymentology to Launch New WhatsApp-Powered Bank Card

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Paymentology the leading next-gen global issuer-processor, today announces its partnership with Mama Money, one of Africa’s leading cross-border money transfer operators, and Access Bank, to launch a pioneering new bank card service that stands out for its innovative use of WhatsApp banking. Through its integration with WhatsApp, the Mama Money Card allows you to transfer

Scan to Pay Takes Centre Stage in Spenda’s Fintech Suite

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Despite the global move towards digital transacting, 1.4 billion people worldwide remain unbanked. It’s these individuals that payment service providers like Spenda are empowering through the use of innovative payment solutions that address the financial inclusion gap. In its latest move to do so, Spenda has integrated Scan to Pay to launch Spenda Scan to