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Verve International, a subsidiary of Interswitch Group, has reaffirmed that deeper collaboration across the financial ecosystem is essential to accelerating the evolution of Africa’s payments landscape.
In a statement, the company highlighted its recent industry gathering, which brought together issuer banks, fintech partners, merchants and other key stakeholders for strategic engagement and dialogue aimed at strengthening ecosystem alignment.
A Platform for Strategic Engagement
The event, Verve Biz Unwind 2026, was designed as a relaxed yet purposeful forum for high-level networking and forward-looking conversations on the future of digital payments across the continent.
Participants engaged in discussions focused on innovation, operational efficiency, and the collective role of stakeholders in advancing secure and inclusive payment solutions.
Collaboration as a Competitive Advantage
Speaking at the event, Vice President, Issuing & Acquiring (Africa) at Verve International, Paul Ohakim, emphasised that no single institution can independently define the future of digital commerce in Africa.
“As digital commerce accelerates, no single institution can shape the future of payments alone,” he said. “Stronger collaboration between banks, fintechs, merchants, and processors is essential to delivering secure, seamless, and inclusive payment experiences across Africa.”
Building a More Integrated Payments Ecosystem
The company noted that sustained industry cooperation will be instrumental in driving innovation, enhancing consumer trust, and expanding access to digital financial services across the region.
By fostering meaningful partnerships and ecosystem-wide alignment, Verve aims to contribute to a payments infrastructure that supports growth, resilience and broader financial inclusion across Africa.
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