South Africa to Open National Payments System to Retailers, Telecoms and Fintechs in 2027
South Africa will open its national payments infrastructure to non-bank operators, including telecommunications companies, fintech firms ...
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Airtel Money Launches UK Retail Offer Ahead of London Listing
Airtel Mobile Commerce N.V., the mobile money business operated under the Airtel Money brand, has opened ...
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Mukuru expands everyday banking services in South Africa with new transactional account
Mukuru has expanded its financial services offering in South Africa with the launch of the Mukuru ...
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Airtel Money targets up to $9 billion valuation in proposed London IPO
Airtel Money is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in London that could value ...
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MTN’s Syria Settlement Clears Another Path Towards African Expansion
MTN Group’s agreement with the Syrian Arab Republic to settle outstanding matters relating to its former ...
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Standard Bank and UnionPay Unlock Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunities for Merchants Across Nine African Markets
Standard Bank Group and UnionPay International (UPI) have expanded UnionPay e-commerce acceptance across nine African markets, ...
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African Startup Builds Investor Data Platform to Strengthen Fundraising Transparency
African founders seeking investment are increasingly turning to digital tools designed to improve how they communicate ...
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Egypt Strengthens AI Driven Fintech and Cloud Ecosystem as Digital Finance Investment Accelerates
Egypt is reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading digital economy markets through a combination ...
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South African startups deliver stronger returns as venture capital ecosystem matures, report says
South Africa’s venture capital ecosystem is showing signs of increased maturity, with new research indicating that ...
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Airtel Africa’s Mobile Revenue Rises 22% to US$607 Million on Data Growth
Airtel Africa’s mobile services business recorded significant growth in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, supported ...
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