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Tag: FinTech
Kenya’s Stablecoin Rules Put East Africa’s Digital Payments at a Crossroads
Kenya has given its central bank greater control over foreign stablecoins as East Africa moves towards more integrated cross-border payments. EBC Financial Group’s David Precious explains what the new rules could mean for businesses and regulators.
Ericsson and FIS Partner to Simplify Wallet-Led Digital Financial Services
Ericsson and FIS are planning a pre-integrated platform that combines digital-wallet infrastructure with payments and issuing capabilities.
Why African E-Commerce Still Struggles to Scale Across Borders
African e-commerce is growing, but scaling across borders remains difficult. Payments, logistics, customs, data and trust are still major barriers for SMEs seeking regional growth.
From Remittances to Financial Connectivity: Africa’s Next Cross-Border Opportunity
Africa’s remittance networks could become the foundation for a much broader financial ecosystem connecting diaspora communities, businesses, payments, trade and investment across Africa, Europe and North America.
What happens when financial inclusion outpaces financial literacy?
Kenya has made remarkable progress in financial inclusion, but access to financial services is not the same as financial understanding. Christine Wachira examines why financial literacy, consumer protection and practical money skills must keep pace with the country’s rapidly digitising financial system, particularly for young people.
Prepay Services Appoints Peter Cox as Group Non-Executive Chairman Ahead of South Africa Launch
Prepay Services has appointed payments veteran Peter Cox as Group Non-Executive Chairman as the fintech prepares for its commercial launch in South Africa and wider expansion across Africa.
Paystack Opens Applications for SME Growth Programme Supporting Nigerian Merchants
Paystack has launched applications for its new Small Business Launchpad, a four-week growth programme offering Nigerian SMEs expert mentoring, business clinics, priority support, and free payment processing incentives.
Africa’s Digital Banking Revolution: How Mobile-First Fintech Platforms Could Shape the Future of Finance
Africa’s fintech revolution is entering a new phase. From M-Pesa and mobile payments to AI-powered banking platforms, digital finance is reshaping how individuals and businesses access financial services across the continent.
Low-carbon energy is now critical infrastructure for Africa’s digital future
Africa’s digital transformation depends on reliable, low-carbon energy infrastructure. As demand for connectivity, AI, fintech, e-health and digital services grows, renewable energy solutions are essential to support resilient telecom networks, expand inclusion and accelerate sustainable economic growth across the continent.