M-PESA Ethiopia has reached a major milestone by completing its integration with EthSwitch, the country’s national payment network, marking a transformative step in the evolution of Ethiopia’s digital payments ecosystem. This development expands M-PESA’s capabilities beyond mobile wallet transactions, enabling customers to directly transfer funds from their M-PESA wallets to any bank account connected to…
dLocal has unveiled BNPL Fuse, a groundbreaking solution that transforms access to flexible payment options across emerging markets. As the world’s first Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) aggregator designed for these regions, BNPL Fuse empowers merchants to seamlessly reach over 500 million underbanked consumers across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia—all through a…
Fasset has announced the appointment of Mehtap Onder as Managing Director, a strategic move that underscores the company’s ambition to accelerate its expansion across Africa and Asia. As one of the region’s most accomplished leaders in digital assets and former Managing Director at GCEX Dubai, Onder brings a wealth of expertise in navigating complex regulatory…
Women for Women International has officially appointed Thelma Ekiyor as its new Global Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s mission to empower women affected by conflict and crisis globally. With 25 years of international development experience, Ms. Ekiyor brings a transformative vision rooted in economic empowerment, social innovation, and impactful leadership….
Wave Mobile, the $1.7 billion fintech unicorn renowned for revolutionizing digital payments in West Africa, has officially transitioned into a full-fledged bank with the establishment of WAVE BANK AFRICA S.A in Côte d’Ivoire. Registered as a public limited company with a capital base of 20 billion CFA francs, the new entity marks a strategic move…
Airtel Africa has announced remarkable half-year results ending September 2025, showcasing transformative growth driven by its strategic focus on digital services and financial inclusion. The company reported a 24.5% increase in constant currency revenue, reaching $2.98 billion, marking one of its strongest performance periods to date. For the first time, data revenue at $1.16 billion…
Commercial International Bank (CIB), talabat, and Mastercard have joined forces to accelerate Egypt’s transition toward a cashless economy through the launch of a co-branded credit card designed for the digital generation. This strategic partnership aligns with Egypt Vision 2030 and reinforces the commitment of the three organizations to expand digital payment adoption, enhance financial inclusion,…
Dangote Group has unveiled an ambitious refinery expansion plan that will see its US$20 billion Lekki facility increase output to 1.4 million barrels per day within the next three years. This strategic move would make the Lagos-based refinery one of the largest single-site refining facilities in the world, significantly expanding its influence across the global…
