Tag: digital payments africa

Paystack Launches AI-Powered Dashboard to Help African Businesses Understand Payments and Revenue Faster

Paystack has launched a fully redesigned AI-powered Dashboard aimed at helping African businesses better manage payments, revenue tracking, and operational performance. The new platform introduces an AI-native Command Centre that allows merchants to ask questions in plain language and receive real-time answers based on their Paystack data. The fintech company says the rebuild simplifies navigation, improves analytics, enhances mobile access, and reflects the growing role of artificial intelligence in Africa’s digital economy.

Why Investors Are Looking at African Fintech Again

African fintech is regaining investor attention as the sector matures beyond venture-led growth into sustainable, revenue-generating businesses capable of attracting institutional capital. Recent IPOs by South Africa’s Optasia and Morocco’s Cash Plus, alongside expectations around Airtel Africa’s mobile money business and OPay, signal renewed confidence in African fintech’s long-term potential. With fintech revenues projected to reach $65 billion by 2030, the continent continues to benefit from rising smartphone penetration, mobile money adoption, and a young, urbanising population. Increased merger and acquisition activity, stronger local partnerships, and improved funding momentum in 2026 suggest African fintech is entering a new phase focused on scalability, profitability, and liquidity opportunities for investors.

Driving Africa’s Digital Future: Insights from Tamu Dutuma, Absa’s Head of Strategy & Transformation

Tamu Dutuma, Head of Strategy & Transformation at Absa Regional Operations, shares insights on unlocking SME growth in Africa through technology, cross-border trade, digital payments, and ecosystem collaboration. He highlights the transformative role of fintech, partnerships, and early-stage startup engagement in shaping Africa’s digital economy.

Is cash dead? If your answer is yes you’re missing the point… and millions of customers

Is cash truly dead? With the rapid rise of fintech innovations and digital payment solutions, one might think so. Yet, despite the digital revolution sweeping across African societies, cash remains very much alive—and for millions, it is still the preferred way to transact. In the article, Cat Denoon-Stevens, Head of Product Incubation at Mukuru, discusses how cash remains an essential element of financial inclusion for millions. Fintechs must embrace this reality, offering flexible solutions that meet customers where they are—whether in the physical or digital realm.