Search Results for: financial inclusion
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Alitheia Capital and Goodwell Investments Exit Baobab Nigeria, Highlighting the Future of African Finance
Alitheia Capital and Goodwell Investments exit Baobab Nigeria after 12 years, marking significant growth in financial inclusion and microfinance expansion.
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Mastercard Joins Forces with Safaricom to Boost M-PESA Merchants and Streamline Cross-Border Payments
Safaricom and Mastercard partner to enhance digital payments and cross-border remittances, benefiting 636,000 M-PESA merchants across Kenya.
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Visa Appoints Victor Makere as New Country Manager for Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda
Visa appoints Victor Makere as Country Manager for Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda to accelerate digital payments and inclusion.
- Business
Airtel Africa Powers Digital Revolution: 73.4M Data Users Transform Sub-Saharan Connectivity
Airtel Africa's 2025 sustainability report reveals 73.4M data customers, 44.6M mobile money users, and 1.6M students connected.
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FinTech Growth in Africa Key Takeaways from AERC Nairobi Plenary
AERC 61st Plenary highlighted Africa's $65B FinTech potential, Kenya’s leadership, and challenges in inclusion, infrastructure, and regulation.
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NCBA Partners with NALA Payments to Enhance Remittance Services Across Africa
NCBA partners with NALA Payments to offer faster, affordable, and secure cross-border remittance services from the US, UK, and EU.
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KCB Group Reports 64.9% Surge in 2024 Profit to KES 61.8 Billion
KCB Group's 2024 profit surged 64.9% to KES 61.8B, driven by strong revenue growth, digital expansion, financial inclusion, and sustainability…
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Africa’s FinTech Boom: AERC’s 61st Plenary to Explore $65 Billion Industry Growth by 2030
The 61st AERC Plenary explores Africa’s FinTech growth, focusing on innovation, financial inclusion, CBDCs, and regulatory frameworks.
- Business
TransUnion Recognized as a Top Employer in Africa for 2025
TransUnion earns Top Employer in Africa 2025 for investing in leadership, diversity, mental health, and fostering innovation across operations.
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Airtel Money Users Can Now Pay Directly at KCB Merchants with Lipa Na KCB
KCB and Airtel Money partner to enable Airtel users to pay KCB merchants seamlessly, promoting financial inclusion and interoperability.
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MoMo Rwanda Teams Up with Mastercard to Launch Virtual Card Solution
MoMo Rwanda and Mastercard introduce the Virtual Card, enabling secure global online payments, advancing Rwanda's cashless economy and financial inclusion.
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Mastercard Hosts Tanzania Industry Forum on Digital Payments and Economic Growth
Mastercard's Tanzania Industry Forum focused on advancing digital payments, financial inclusion, and economic growth through technology, partnerships, and cybersecurity in…
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Africa’s Digital Payments Market to Hit $1.5 Trillion by 2030, Mastercard-Backed Report Reveals
Africa’s digital payments could reach $1.5T by 2030. Here’s how Mastercard plans to support that growth.
- Startups
Block Awards Winners of TBD Hackathon at Africa Bitcoin Conference, Showcasing Payment Innovation in Africa
Block's TBD Hackathon at Africa Bitcoin Conference showcased innovative payment solutions, empowering African developers to address financial challenges.
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NCBA Hosts Over 100 Women Entrepreneurs in Kapsabet for Empowerment Dinner
NCBA Bank on Sunday evening, 23rd March 2025, hosted over 100 women entrepreneurs for a special empowerment dinner in Kapsabet,…
