RealPay at Ripple Swell 2025: Scaling African Innovation on the Global Stage RealPay is taking African FinTech from local solutions to global impact. What began as a focused FinTech offering has grown into a 49+ product ecosystem – designed for African businesses navigating an intricate digital economy. Their digital payments and collections solutions are as
EFT Corporation, a leading provider of innovative payment solutions across African markets, today announced Adri Führi’s appointment as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Führi brings over 25 years of extensive financial services experience to her new role, including over a decade of serving as CFO across multiple organisations. A qualified Chartered Accountant (South
InstaPay, South Africa’s next-generation integrated merchant and consumer payments platform, has launched InstaPay Gini, a secure, mobile-first wallet that gives South Africans a smarter way to save and spend – with no monthly fees and interest rates of up to 6%, designed to beat inflation. “InstaPay is the result of combined expertise and technology between
PayPal Holdings, Inc. today announced a landmark commitment to invest $100 million throughout the Middle East and Africa. The goal is to fuel innovation, support entrepreneurs, and drive inclusive economic growth in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital commerce regions. This move underscores PayPal’s long-term strategic vision to deepen its presence in high-growth markets and
Paga Group, a UK-headquartered financial technology company and one of Africa’s fastest-growing fintech businesses, today announced its expansion into the United States market with the launch of digital banking services for Africa’s diaspora community. Created in partnership with a US-regulated bank, Paga’s new service provides Africans living in the US with unprecedented access to international
Mukuru has entered into a strategic partnership with MoneyGram, linking two advanced fintech platforms to deliver faster, more affordable, and more inclusive remittance services across Africa, Asia, and beyond. By combining Mukuru’s technology-led Southern African infrastructure with MoneyGram’s global reach, the collaboration aims to strengthen cross-border payment ecosystems and provide customers with greater access and
RealPay’s Growth Journey: Powered by People, Strengthened by Innovation Since our founding in 2003, RealPay has evolved from a focused FinTech start-up into a trusted payments partner in Africa. This journey has been shaped by a relentless commitment to innovation and an expanding product suite – powered by a passionate, diverse team united by one
I&M Bank Tanzania, in partnership with Mastercard and OpenWay, today announced the launch of the country’s first Mastercard World Elite debit and multi-currency prepaid cards, powered by the Way4 digital payments platform from OpenWay. The new cards are designed to meet the evolving needs of Tanzania’s affluent and middle-market customers, offering lifestyle privileges, enhanced payment
Smile ID, Africa’s leading identity verification provider, has strengthened its partnership with Mastercard to accelerate the rollout of secure and scalable digital identity solutions across the continent. The extended collaboration is designed to support banks, fintechs, mobile money operators, and other enterprises in quickly and securely onboarding new customers, reducing fraud, and expanding financial access
Float, the four-year-old South African card-linked instalment platform, has successfully raised $2.6 million (R46 million) in its latest funding round. The round was co-led by Invenfin and SAAD Investment Holdings, with participation from all existing investors, including Platform Investment Partners. Lighthouse Venture Partners also joined the round and provided advisory support throughout the deal. The
