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Yellow Card - Stablecoin
BUSINESSCRYPTOCURRENCY

Yellow Card, Visa Partner to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption

Yellow Card, the leading licensed stablecoin payments orchestrator for Africa and the emerging world, has announced a partnership with Visa, a global leader...

payments innovation in kenya
OPINIONSMART MONEY

APIs, Open Banking and Payment Innovation Transforming Kenya’s Banking Sector

As a fervent observer of the global banking sector, I have been mesmerised by Kenya's technological innovation – a key factor powering the...

KCB signs PAPSS Agreement
BUSINESS

KCB Takes Major Step to Boost Cross-Border Transactions

The regional bank has has signed up to the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System

Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola
NEWSSMART BUSINESS

Flutterwave CEO and Founder Outlines Plans to Bolster African Digital Innovation

Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola has a plan to transform Africa into a powerhouse of digital innovation.

Sochitel East Africa
BUSINESS

UK-Based e-Voucher Provider Sochitel Group Expands into East Africa

The e-vouchers are designed to simplify transactions and enhance business efficiency

KCB Mastercard agreement
BUSINESSNEWS

KCB, MasterCard Deal Sets Pace for Payments in East Africa

KCB Bank Kenya and MasterCard have signed a five-year strategic collaboration framework that will see cardholders across East Africa benefit from enhanced value...

Adetola Oloke Kora
BUSINESS

Kora Underscores Fintech’s Role in Bridging Financial Inclusion

The Head of Sales and Partnerships for pan-African payment infrastructure company, Kora, Ms Adetola Oloke, has highlighted the crucial role of fintechs in...

FEATURED ARTICLE

DPO Group cements African presence with acquisition of SA’s PayFast

African payments provider, DPO Group has announced its acquisition of South Africa's PayFast in a deal executed through a mix of shares and...

FEATURED ARTICLE

PayU’s Kenya operation opens doors to EA markets

Economic growth in the East Africa region is estimated to remain at a steady 5.9% in 2019, a significantly higher percentage than North...