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The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) concluded on 27 January 2026, marking a success for Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem as it showcased the city’s strengths in empowering the industry. Jointly organised by the Hong Kong…
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View MoreAI’s been reshaping financial services for several years now. But as its digital adoption accelerates, one factor determines…
Read MoreSouth Africa has become one of Africa’s most dynamic fintech ecosystems, accounting for nearly 21% of all fintech…
The African retail landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. As a business scales and the payment ecosystem becomes…
In 2025, the regtech industry in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continued to grow and mature, fuel by growing demand…
Investment in Africa is entering a period of reassessment. The familiar narratives of rapid growth and untapped potential…
Thunes has announced a collaboration with Sterling Bank, a Nigerian commercial bank, to facilitate cross-border payments for Nigerians…
Across Africa, retail is changing fast—and at the center of this transformation is the simple act of paying.…
North Africa, comprising Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and Western Sahara, is rapidly emerging as a hotspot for…
Africa’s fintech and technology sectors are growing rapidly, driven by a young population, widespread smartphone use, and the…
Orange Money Group and Visa have announced a strategic partnership to expand online payment solutions and increase access…
Velmie, a digital banking technology partner supporting financial innovation across Africa, together with Metro Cable, announced the outstanding…
Nigeria, Africa’s biggest economy, is the driving force behind the continent’s fintech revolution. The country accounts for 28%…
I&M Bank Tanzania, in partnership with Mastercard and OpenWay, has launched the country’s first Mastercard World Elite debit…
Of Africa’s nine unicorns, all except Andela are fintech companies. In 2024, fintech claimed nearly half of all…
Fintech has emerged as one of the fastest-growing industries in Africa. According to new data released by the…
Africa’s payment landscape is undergoing a rapid and dramatic transformation, fueled by the continued rise of mobile money,…





































