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Vodacom Tanzania Now Offers Mondia Pay and M-Pesa Payment Options
Digital payments company Mondia Pay and mobile money service M-Pesa have partnered to allow Tanzanians to conveniently access Mondia’s suite of online content on the Vodacom Tanzania PLC digital services network. With the addition of the Mondia Pay and M-Pesa
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Global Partnership Led by Safaricom Bags Ethiopia’s Telecoms License for $850 Million
Global Partnership, an international consortium, has been awarded a license to operate telecommunications services in Ethiopia from 2022 onwards. Reuters reported that the consortium had paid $850 million for the license to beat out South Africa’s MTN who was also
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South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya: Africa’s Largest Fintech Hubs
In Africa, South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya have the three most developed fintech ecosystems, combining more than 450 companies. This burgeoning industry has been driven by strong demographic indicators, increased connectivity, early regulation, and proactive governments. South Africa: an early
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Tunesian Fintech Expensya Secures $20 Million for European Expansion Plans
Expensya, a Tunisian-French expense management software provider, announced that it has raised $20 million in funds. The investment came from MAIF Avenir, a French innovation capital fund, and Silicon Badia, a venture capital fund headquartered between the U.S and the
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FIS Expands Payment Capabilities Into South Africa and Nigeria
FIS, an American Fortune 500 company which offers a wide range of financial products and services, announced that it is expanding its payment processing capabilities into the rapidly growing markets of South Africa, Nigeria and Malaysia. In South Africa and
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