Mobile Money
Explore how Mobile Money is revolutionizing financial transactions and banking across the globe.
- Interesting Reads
Kenyan Matatus Have Finally Gone Cashless, And M-PESA Is King
Insights At a Glance: Matatus in Nairobi and beyond have fully embraced M-PESA as the primary mode of fare payment.…
- How To/ Explained
How to Withdraw PayPal Funds Straight from the M-PESA App
Insights At a Glance: The M-PESA app now supports direct PayPal withdrawals. No browser redirections because everything happens within the…
- Announcements
Kenya’s Digital Growth Surge: Smartphones, Mobile Money & Cyber Threats on the Rise
Insights At a Glance: SIM subscriptions hit 76.16 million; smartphone usage now at 80.8%. Mobile money subscribers reach 45.36 million.…
- News
Onafriq Partners with PAPSS to Launch Cross-Border Payment Services in Ghana
Onafriq partners with PAPSS to launch cross-border payment services in Ghana, targeting SMEs with faster, cheaper transactions across Africa.
- News
Airtel Money Now Reimburses 50% of Bank-to-Wallet Transaction Fees as Airtime
Airtel Money now reimburses 50% of bank-to-wallet transfer fees as airtime for data use, expanding its Rudishiwa campaign.
- News
Airtel Partners with Google to Enable App Payments via Airtel Money, Says It’s the Only Wallet on Google Play
Airtel Money Kenya partners with Google enabling zero-fee Google Play app payments, boosting digital inclusion and convenience for Kenyan users.
- News
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.
- News
M-PESA Marks 18 Years, Officially Launches Ziidi Investment
M-PESA celebrates 18 years, launches Ziidi Investment Platform, and expands digital financial services to enhance customer wealth and inclusion.
- Interesting Reads
Pesalink 2024 Data Shows Kenyans Value Speed Over Rewards in Instant Payments
Pesalink’s 2024 Usage & Attitude Survey reveals that speed and convenience drive Kenyans’ payment preferences. Mobile banking apps are closing…
- News
MTN MoMo Uganda Partners with Mastercard to Launch Virtual Card
MTN MoMo Uganda has launched the Virtual Card by MoMo, enabling secure online payments for Ugandans directly from their mobile…
- News
Visa Rolls Out ‘Tap to Add Card’ in East Africa for Faster, Safer Digital Wallets
Visa launches Tap to Add Card in East Africa, simplifying digital wallet setup with enhanced security, eliminating manual entry, and…
- Startups
Inside Intreensic: The New Payments Training Hub Shaping Africa’s Fintech Future
Intreensic launches to bridge Africa’s payments skills gap, offering structured fintech education, global certifications, and industry consulting. Learn how this…
- News
Ziidi Officially Launched by Safaricom Bringing Seamless Investments to M-PESA
Safaricom officially launches Ziidi Money Market Fund, offering easy investments via M-PESA, while Mali faces outages and operational challenges.
- 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.
- Announcements
Airtel Money Launches New ‘Rudishiwa Transaction Fee’ Offer for Paybill Payments
Airtel Money’s 'Rudishiwa' offer refunds 50% Paybill fees as airtime, enhancing affordability and connectivity via strategic partnerships nationwide.
