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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.

Absa is planning to launch an MVNO

Absa has told TechCentral in an exclusive interview that it is readying the launch of a mobile virtual network operator.

$19 billion crypto blood bath

Investors lose billions as US-China tariff war deepens

South African fintech company has a new name

It invests in and grows businesses that it believes deliver compelling and disruptive solutions to financial institutions and other enterprise clients.

AI fintech Optasia targets South Africa’s biggest IPO in a year

Optasia is seeking to capitalise on a 30% advance in South Africa’s benchmark stock index and the frenzied demand to own stakes in AI-powered companies.

Barriers endure in African digital trade, say WTO, World Bank

The organisations have carried out digital trade reviews for six countries – Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda – to identify potential next steps for policy.

SA banks step up Africa drive amid fintech rivalry

Moody’s warns that digital competitors are already eroding banks’ market share.

Capitec expands digital ecosystem to 14 million app users

The bank has invested significantly into its digital services, resulting in app user growth of 13% to 14 million users.

PalmPay Named One of the World's Top 300 Fintech Companies of 2025 by CNBC & Statista

This marks the second consecutive year that PalmPay has earned a place among the world's most innovative and impactful financial technology firms.

Standard Bank Hackathon Showcases Generative AI Solutions Across Africa

Over three days, teams worked on projects focused on client experience, operational efficiency, risk management and financial inclusion.

South Africans saying goodbye to cash

At the same time, data from banks shows that people are increasingly favouring digital payments over cash.

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