Mukuru And MoneyGram Join Forces To Transform Cross Border Payments And Drive $1 Trillion Market

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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

PalmPay Named One of the World’s Top 300 Fintech Companies of 2025 by CNBC & Statista

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PalmPay, a leading neobank and fintech platform focused on emerging markets, has been recognised in CNBC and Statista’s 2025 Top 300 Fintech Companies in the World list. This marks the second consecutive year that PalmPay has earned a place among the world’s most innovative and impactful financial technology firms. The selection is based on a rigorous evaluation

Ecobank Named Best Digital Bank and Best Bank for SMEs in Africa at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025

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Ecobank, the leading pan-African financial services group with unrivalled expertise across the continent, has once again cemented its position as a pioneer in African banking. The Group is pleased to announce that it has been named Best Digital Bank in Africa and Best Bank for SMEs in Africa at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence

Bank of Algeria Joins PAPSS Ahead of IATF 2025

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Bank of Algeria

Bank of Algeria has officially joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), marking a major milestone in Africa’s journey toward seamless financial integration. PAPSS, an initiative launched by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, is designed to facilitate

Blu Penguin and Network International Power Ghana’s Mobile Money

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Blu Penguin

Blu Penguin, a Ghana-based fintech and mobile money aggregator, has joined forces with Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, to bring mobile money capabilities to merchants across Ghana. This strategic collaboration integrates Blu Penguin’s mobile payment technology with Network’s N-Genius™ point-of-sale (POS) terminals, marking a significant step

Cross Switch Launches New Identity to Power Payments Across Emerging Markets

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This article was originally published on the Cross Switch website here. Cross Switch, a global payment orchestration platform built for the unique needs of emerging markets, has unveiled a refreshed brand and newly redesigned website that reflect its continued growth and expanding presence across Africa and other high-growth regions. This announcement builds on recent momentum,

Mastercard and enza Collaborate to Enable Fintech Innovation Across Africa

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Mastercard and enza, a payment solutions company, have collaborated to connect fintech companies across Africa to the Mastercard network. This collaboration will enable fintech players to build propositions on the enza platform that serve both consumers and businesses with embedded Mastercard payment solutions capabilities. According to a report by the European Investment Bank, the number

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Appoints Group Chief Financial Officer Ayo Adepoju as Group Executive Director

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Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) (www.Ecobank.com), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ayo Adepoju, the current group chief financial officer (CFO), to the Board as Group Executive Director, effective June 4, 2025. Ayo brings two decades of broad-based leadership experience and deep institutional knowledge as a proud product

FLEX Rolls Out, Ushering A New Era Of Consumer Payments

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FLEX, the newest entrant redefining digital payments in Africa, officially unveils its brand and platform built on one powerful premise: freedom to move money without friction. Unveiled during a private launch event yesterday, FLEX introduces a more straightforward way to send, receive, and spend money — instantly, with no fees, no long account numbers, and

Innbucks, with 3 Million Subscribers, Adopts New Tech Platform To Become A “Digital Bank”

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Innbucks is migrating its mobile platform to a new technology provider called Mambu. According to a press release, the move is “part of its transformation from a digital wallet solution to a fully integrated digital bank.” With an estimated 3 million subscribers, Innbucks has quickly become one of Zimbabwe’s largest digital wallets, the largest being