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The Central Bank of Mauritania Commissions G+D to Design a Digital Currency
German SecurityTech company Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) and Banque Centrale de Mauritanie have signed an agreement during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group to jointly explore the development of a digital form of the national
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Redefining Resilience for Banks in the Digital Era With the Four Zeros
The banking industry stands at the brink of a major transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing customer expectations in a dynamic digital landscape. This transformation is not without its challenges, as banks grapple with the critical task of
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Telco-Backed Platforms Leads E-Wallet Market in Africa and the Middle East
Africa and the Middle East boast 12 prominent e-wallets. These platforms are primarily provided by telecom companies, enable users to varied operations from the mobile phones, including payments, money transfers and remittances, and are gaining ground at a fast pace,
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South Africa Issues Draft Regulations for Digital Nomad Visa, Joining Namibia, Mauritius
South Africa is the latest country on the African continent to be jumping on the digital nomad bandwagon, joining jurisdictions such as Namibia, Mauritius and Cape Verde with a proposed immigration program targeting remote workers. Earlier this month, the South
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10 African Startups Dominate 75% of Fintech Equity Africa Funding in 2023
In 2023, 75% of all equity funding secured by African fintech startups went to ten companies. These firms, which span categories including digital banking and payments, raised a cumulated US$673 million in the top ten fintech equity rounds of 2023,
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Middle Eastern and African Region Sees Neobanking Sector Picking up Steam
Though still in their early stages of development compared to Europe and the US, neobanks are playing a growing role in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by addressing challenges in accessing traditional financial services. The Fintech Times identified
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Africa’s SuperApp Gozem Goes Fintech With Acquisition of Benin
Gozem, Africa’s Super App, announced its acquisition of Moneex, an innovative Fintech app from Benin dedicated to provide global banking to African businesses and consumers. This transaction combines the strength of Gozem’s Super App network with the breadth of Moneex’s
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Unlocking the Future of Consumer Lending with AI and Automation
With the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology, consumer lending has never been more accessible and efficient – in large part, due to fintech innovation. With a global consumer credit market size of US$11 billion, rapidly growing middle classes in emerging
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Increasing Usage of eKYC in Africa
In the first half of 2023, businesses in Africa embraced digital transformation at a fast pace, fueling demand for innovative e-KYC verification solutions. This is evidenced by the surge in activity observed by Smile ID, the identity verification solutions provider
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Blockchain-Based Payments on the Rise in Africa
Africa’s cryptocurrency market is surging on the back of booming usage of blockchain-based payments across the region. Use cases including remittances, supply chain financing, digital identity verification, and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, a new report produced by Finextra in association with
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