Global
Razorpay launches tokenisation solution in partnership with Mastercard, RuPay and Visa
Fintech firm Razorpay on Friday announced a new a tokenisation solution for businesses that will allow their end-customers to have the convenience of ...
Global
Al Ansari Exchange Collaborates with Ripple
The company selected RippleNet Cloud to enable cross-border remittances to Malaysia with MoneyMatch. Ripple has announced that Al Ansari Exchange, a UAE-based foreign ...
Africa
Angola: South Atlantic Cable System Steps Up to Support Major Telco Operators and Global Content Providers
The South Atlantic Cable System (SACS) has seen a considerable increase in traffic as major telco players look for direct access to markets ...
Innovation
Zimbabwe: Gov Adopts Smart ICT Policies – Minister
THE government of Zimbabwe is developing a smart master plan anchored on Information Communication Technology (ICT) and the digital economy, ICT Minister Jenfan ...
Africa
Xend Finance launches ‘Xend Launchpad’ investment opportunities for startups in blockchain
Ultimately, this innovation will bring to awareness, the potential of Blockchain in Africa, which can be used to build billion-dollar companies. Solving the ...
Africa
Malawi: Khadi Mbambande, first Mastercard debit card linked to mobile money wallet
TNM Mpamba, Mastercard empower millions of consumers in Malawi to make in-person and online payments on global platforms, advancing digital financial inclusion. In ...
Global
Bank of England mulls CBDC models in technology engagement forum
When the Bank of England issued a discussion paper on central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in 2020, it outlined a so-called platform model. This is a centralized ...
Africa
East Africa: Mansa Digital Platform to Boost SMEs in EAC
Mansa digital platform will enable companies and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to trade confidently across Africa. This will cut down the transaction ...
Innovation
Nigeria: Zenith Bank introduces SME Grow My Business Product
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc, has introduced what it called, ‘Zenith Bank SME Grow My Business Product’, saying it provides a ...
Global
French central bank pilots blockchain-based CBDC for debt market
The central bank of France continues actively exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC), completing a significant trial of a blockchain-based CBDC in ...