It is a common belief that financial access should lead to financial prosperity. According to the World Bank, financial inclusion is defined as all people […]
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South Africa’s Leading Payment Aggregator and Secure Payment Solutions Provider Expands into Africa
With the African Continental Free Trade Agreement set to generate combined consumer and business spending of $6.7 trillion by 2030[i], the continent requires payment platforms […]
Mobile Money Accounts Grow to 1.2 Billion in 2020
GSMA has published last week its annual ‘State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money’. It reveals a dramatic acceleration in mobile transactions during the […]
The Rise Fund to invest $200 million in Airtel Africa’s mobile money business, at $2.65 billion valuation
Airtel Africa to explore potential listing of mobile money business within four years. Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with […]
Efficient Payment Solutions Essential for SME Survival
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) have long been hailed as the lifeblood of the economy. Now, in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, they are […]
The lessons of 2020 are driving trends in business leadership and Fintech for 2021, says Innovate1Pay Chairman Mahmood Ahmadu
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Chairman of Nigerian Fintech firm Innovate1Pay, Mahmood Ahmadu has shared his vision for 2021, as businesses reopen in the new normal. Drawing […]
Five Tech Megatrends that can Transform African economies in 2021 and beyond
The world has been experiencing massive digital disruption with the relentless rollout and adoption of disruptive and innovative technologies. Embracing digital disruption is daunting, since […]
Why is the fintech industry flourishing in Africa in 2020?
South Africa is moving very fast in the direction of the FinTech industry. The country is very determined not to be behind the whole show. […]