Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that supports developers in launching, growing, and monetising their games, has announced the expansion of its payments solution in Nigeria through the addition of Paga, one of the country’s largest mobile-money operators. This integration marks a significant milestone in Xsolla’s ongoing mission to empower game developers with localised
OpenWay, a leading global provider of digital payment software solutions, has joined forces with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to be a part of the Ready for Fleet program. Through this collaboration, OpenWay powers the global rollout of Visa Fleet 2.0, an advanced mobility and fleet card solution that helps businesses manage and pay for mobility-related
PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading digital banking platform, has once again demonstrated its leadership in driving the nation’s payment revolution. In a landmark development for Nigeria’s digital economy, PalmPay, in collaboration with Wema Bank, completed the first live transaction on the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS) National Payment Stack (NPS), a next-generation infrastructure designed to redefine how
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
Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, and Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African financial institution, have announced a major collaboration designed to revolutionise cross-border payments for millions of individuals and businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa. This partnership marks the operational launch of the landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in 2024 between Ecobank
PayJustNow, a South African fintech startup, has gone live on Takealot ahead of Black Friday on November 28. The integration lets Takealot shoppers split purchases into instalments, aligning flexible payments with a peak retail moment. Both companies frame the move as consumer-friendly at a time of tighter household budgets. Pioneering BNPL in South Africa Founded
RealPay TurnKey: Payments and inventory on one powerful platform Africa’s digital economy is evolving rapidly – with the digital payments sector expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. Businesses across the continent are looking to modernise operations without costly delays or custom systems. That is where RealPay TurnKey comes in: a fully integrated payments and
Wave Mobile Money has taken a major strategic step in West Africa by incorporating a formal banking entity in Côte d’Ivoire, signalling an intentional evolution from its original mobile-money model toward balance-sheet-driven financial services. A legal notice confirms that WAVE BANK AFRICA S.A. was constituted on 4 August 2025 and officially registered on 22 August,
As South Africa’s payments landscape evolves, integrating informal and Co-operative Banking Institutions into the formal financial system remains a critical barrier to inclusive economic growth. MoData, a payments technology enabler with deep roots in cash and digital payments infrastructure, offers scalable solutions, strategic consulting, and ecosystem engagement which can help bring key stakeholders like Co-operative
FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced the successful integration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) into its flagship digital banking platform, the LIT App. This milestone marks a major step forward in advancing seamless, secure, and real-time cross-border payments across Africa — empowering
