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Graduates
BUSINESS

460 Youth Complete KCB–Mastercard Training Programme in Mukurwe-ini

KCB Foundation has graduated 460 youth in Mukurwe-ini Constituency under the Young Africa Works programme, an initiative run in partnership with the Mastercard...

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BUSINESS

SBM Bank Partners with Mastercard to Boost Digital Payments

SBM Bank Kenya has entered a new partnership with Mastercard as part of its plan to strengthen its digital payments offering and restore...

Mastercard mTek
NEWS

Mastercard and mTek Launch Embedded Insurance Solutions Across East Africa

Mastercard has announced a strategic collaboration with Insurtech company Hillcroft (mTek) to launch embedded insurance solutions across East Africa. The collaboration will integrate...

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BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

MasterCard Hopes to Counter Identity Thieves With a Smile

MasterCard has partnered with Smile ID, an identity verification provider in Africa, to provide secure digital identity solutions across Africa.

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ENTERPRISE 101NEWS

Inside 12 Startups Shaping the Future of Learning in Africa

Seven inspiring female founders are among the 12 innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, announced by iHUB...

digital payments economy
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...

Mastercard Foundation CEO - Transcending Boundaries Series
BUSINESSLEADERSHIP

CEO Hosts Podcast to Inspire Next Generation Changemakers 

The Mastercard Foundation has announced the launch of a new podcast to challenge, motivate, and inspire the next generation to lead with purpose...

KCB Platinum Multi-Currency Card
FEATURED STORY

KCB, Mastercard Unveil Kenya’s First Prepaid Card Supporting 11 Currencies

KCB Bank Kenya, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched Kenya's only multi-currency prepaid card that supports 11 hard currencies.

Agribusiness Challenge Fund
FEATURED STORY

Mastercard Foundation Fund Launches Agribusiness Challenge

The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund, calling for proposals from SMEs in agriculture that can...