African Fintech
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Visa partners Senegal government to expand digital payments and strengthen cybersecurity
Visa has signed a two-year digital transformation partnership with Senegal’s Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, targeting the expansion of…
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African fintech companies want a bigger role in how businesses operate, not just how they get paid
African fintech companies are expanding beyond payment acceptance as they seek to provide the financial and operational services businesses need…
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Stanbic Ghana explores stablecoin payments for businesses trading with Asia
Stanbic Bank Ghana and RD Technologies are exploring stablecoin payments to help Ghanaian businesses settle transactions with suppliers in Asia,…
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Yellow Card launches Global Accounts for cross-border business payments
Yellow Card has launched Global Accounts, a new financial infrastructure platform to help businesses manage treasury operations, streamline cross-border payments…
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M-KOPA reaches 10 million customers as its fintech model expands across Africa
M-KOPA has marked its 15th anniversary after reaching 10 million customers across Africa, while recording a 45 per cent increase…
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Mark Mwaniki | Your Money Shouldn’t Have to Travel via New York to Reach Kampala
The first half of 2026 has made one thing clear: African fintech has entered its consolidation era. The acquisition of…
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The Next Test for Kenya’s Digital Commerce Is Consumer Trust
Kenya has long been recognised as one of the most dynamic digital economies in Africa. From mobile money to ecommerce,…
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Why _able Thinks Credit Infrastructure Is Africa’s Next Big Opportunity
For most consumers, financial services begin with a familiar brand. A bank issues the loan. A telecom operator offers the…
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Banks, Telcos and the Real Work of Financial Inclusion
In Kenya, the interface tends to get the attention. A payment goes through in seconds. A loan arrives before the…
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Somewhere Between the Pitch Deck and the Balance Sheet, African Fintech Grew Up
African fintech no longer moves on promise alone. It moves on permission, arithmetic, and tolerance for risk. The shift is…
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Kenya’s High Court Sets Precedent for Digital Payment Firms, Recognizing Their Role as Financial Service Providers
The High Court has delivered a significant ruling for Kenya’s fintech sector, declaring that licensed payment service providers are entitled…
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Kenya Money Laundering Crackdown Triggers Global Risk Alarm as Fintech, Trade Face Fallout
Kenya is facing unprecedented scrutiny over a massive surge in suspicious financial activity, with Sh6.97 trillion flagged in just three…
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Digital Lenders Under Scrutiny as CBK Flags Compliance Gaps in Fight Against Dirty Money
In recent years, digital lenders have become a lifeline for millions of Kenyans locked out of traditional banking. But a…
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How Stablecoin Adoption in Africa Is Redefining Cross-Border Payments and Financial Access
A quiet revolution is unfolding across Africa — one digital dollar at a time. Stablecoins, long overshadowed by Bitcoin and…
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Why Kenya Is on the EU Watchlist and What It Means for Africa’s Financial, Tech, and Trade Future
The European Union has added Kenya to its watchlist of high-risk third countries, signaling that the bloc views the country’s…
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