Managers of Wealth Africa

Strengthening Trust in Africa’s Digital Economy: Why Regulation Matters

Behind these numbers are people, families, and small businesses whose livelihoods depend on safe and reliable financial systems.

Safaricom’s six-month earnings almost triples as Ethiopia loss narrows

Group profit surges 192% to $225m in six months to September 2025

Warning to South Africans who use banking apps on their phones

The Institute of Bankers South Africa (IOBSA) recently issued a warning about mobile malware infecting smartphones running the Android operating system.

Fintech Partnership Bridges South Africa’s Cash to Digital Gap

Since 2011, bank account ownership has more than doubled.

Optasia, an AI-Powered microfinance fintech, makes its debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

The company had previously announced its intention to raise up to 6.3 billion rand through a combination of newly issued shares to support expansion, along with a partial sell-down by existing shareholders.

NCBA upgrades its online Corporate Banking platform to deploy Intellect’s cloud-based banking solution

This strategic upgrade significantly enhances NCBA’s corporate banking services, offering a more streamlined, secure, and user-friendly digital banking experience to drive growth across Africa.

CIBN Calls for Collaboration, Innovation to Drive Banking Beyond Boundaries

Delivering his opening address at the CIBN Fellowship Investiture Ceremonyheld in Lagos, Olanrewaju emphasised the need for the banking industry to continue leveraging technology to drive performance, inclusion, and sustainable growth.

Digital payments empower township entrepreneurs in South Africa

For decades, cash has defined daily transactions in townships, shaping how small businesses operate and how communities trade.

How fintech is transforming South Africa towards a cashless society

The country’s trajectory towards a cashless society is not merely a trend; it is a fundamental shift propelled by technological advancements, an enthusiastic consumer base, and a robust push for financial inclusion.

UBA to showcase digital marketing power for SME growth

The event will bring together leading industry experts and digital marketing strategists

M-PESA Ethiopia Integrates with EthSwitch to Advance Financial Inclusion and Interoperability

M-PESA users can access the feature through the M-PESA app, while customers of the participating institutions

Kenya’s Banking Sector Undergoes A Digital Transformation, With NCBA Leading The Charge

Their success, Gossip noted, depends heavily on access to efficient, secure, and affordable financial services, an area increasingly defined by digital capability.

Ghana's digital payment system sees tremendous growth over past decade: central bank

Today, mobile money transactions have reached 3.02 trillion cedis."

Major South African bank to change its NAME

South Africa’s fastest-growing digital bank, TymeBank, is set to undergo a major transformation in 2026, including a name rebrand.

The AI Powered CFO

The role of finance has evolved dramatically – from a traditional focus on reporting and control to becoming a strategic business partner.

Ghana Takes Steps to Regulate Crypto Currency

The bill is likely to be introduced by the end of this year.

Kenya passes law establishing crypto supervisory regime

According to Reuters, the Central Bank of Kenya would be responsible for granting licences to issuers of virtual assets.

The rise of digital payments in South Africa's cash-heavy townships

Spaza owners had real worries about going digital, mainly around cost, complexity and transaction speed

Helping South Africans build financial confidence with the help of AI

The real innovation is the AI-driven insights that completely transform how we communicate with customers

Revolut gears up to disrupt South African banking

Fintech disruptor Revolut plans to launch in South Africa as part of its global expansion into emerging markets.

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