Kenya
Kenya: Safaricom Integrates PayPal Withdrawals into M-PESA App to Empower Kenya’s Digital Workforce
Safaricom has enhanced its M-PESA super app with a new feature that allows users to withdraw funds directly from PayPal, streamlining access to ...
News
Nigeria: PalmPay Earns Global Recognition as Top Fintech Innovator for Second Year Running
PalmPay, a leading African digital bank, has once again secured international recognition, earning a coveted spot on CNBC and Statista’s 2025 list of ...
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Africa: Airtel Launches AI-Powered Spam Alert to Strengthen Mobile Security Across Africa
As mobile phones become central to daily life—used for communication, banking, and storing personal data—scammers are increasingly exploiting this reliance, putting millions of ...
Global
Global: Equifax Australia and Mastercard Leverage Open Banking to Expand Credit Access
Equifax Australia, in collaboration with Mastercard, has introduced a new credit assessment tool—Equifax Open Score—designed to enhance financial inclusion by leveraging open banking ...
Global
Global: Visa Launches Tanzania Office to Accelerate Digital Payment Adoption
In a major stride toward advancing Tanzania’s digital economy, global payments giant Visa has officially opened a local office in Dar es Salaam, ...
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Nigeria’s ICT Sector Posts Strong GDP Growth in Q1 2025 – NBS
Nigeria’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector recorded significant growth in the first quarter of 2025, contributing 10.29% to the country’s total nominal ...
Global
Africa: EAAIF Anchors $600 Million Bond to Boost Axian Telecom’s Pan-African Digital Connectivity
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), a key arm of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) and managed by Ninety One, ...
Ethopia
Ethiopia: SanuPay Partners with OpenWay to Launch Ethiopia’s First Domestic Credit Card
SanuPay, an East Africa-based card technology firm, has partnered with global digital payment software provider OpenWay to introduce Ethiopia’s first domestic credit card—an ...
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Nigeria: Zenith Bank Named Nigeria’s Best Bank at Euromoney Awards 2025
Zenith Bank Plc has once again solidified its leadership position in the Nigerian banking industry, clinching the prestigious title of “Nigeria’s Best Bank” ...
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Nigeria: London Mayor Strengthens Fintech and Innovation Ties During Historic Lagos Visit
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has concluded a landmark visit to Lagos, aimed at deepening UK-Nigeria relations through strategic partnerships in fintech, ...