digital payments

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As Kenya positions itself as a regional trade and investment hub, a reliable payments infrastructure is increasingly viewed as a strategic asset
BUSINESS

Kenya Goes Big on Payments Infrastructure to Unlock Cross-Border Growth

Kenya’s digital payments success story is entering a new chapter, with industry leaders now shifting attention from mobile money growth to the strength...

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BUSINESS

Prime Bank Partners with Network International to Drive Kenya’s Digital Payments Growth

Kenya’s position as Africa’s fintech powerhouse received another boost after Prime Bank Kenya and Network International reaffirmed their strategic partnership in a move...

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BUSINESSSMART MONEY

Africa’s Digital Payments Economy to Reach $1.5 Trillion by 2030

Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow exponentially, according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy...

DPO Pay in Tanzania
BUSINESS

Digital Payments Firm DPO Pay Gets Nod To Operate In Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM - Leading African digital payments provider, DPO Pay, registered under One Payment Tanzania Limited, has received approval from the Bank of...

mastercard report on africa fintech market
BUSINESS

Kenya Among Top Fintech Markets In Africa

Fintech startups in Africa grew 81% in 2021, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya emerging as key hubs on the continent, according to...

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BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Women Entrepreneurs Lead In Digital Presence

Despite the gender gap and social challenges, entrepreneurial women across the world and Middle East and Africa (MEA) are leading the way in...

Financial inclusion: Aida Diarra Visa Senior Vice President & Group Country Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa
BUSINESS

Innovations Driving Financial Inclusion In Sub-Saharan Africa  

Visa, the world leader in digital payments, showcased key innovation capabilities that will accelerate financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hosting industry stakeholders at...

WorldRemit's Founder and Chairman Ismail Ahmed
LEADERSHIP

Digital Payments Mogul Commits Sh50Bn to Charity

A team led by WorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed has launched Sahamiye Foundation, a philanthropic organisation focused on using technology and innovation to tackle...

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Airtel Partners With Mastercard on Digital Payments

Airtel Africa has announced a partnership with Mastercard, giving over 100 million Airtel Africa mobile phone users across 14 African countries access to...