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Airtel Money targets Kenya streaming boom with Showmax wallet link
Airtel Money has integrated MultiChoice Group’s Showmax into its native payment platform, targeting Kenya’s rapidly digitising entertainment sector…
From the Continent, For the Continent: Building Homegrown Instant Payment Systems to Drive Financial Inclusion in Africa
Africa is undergoing a digital transformation, marked by rising mobile phone adoption even in remote regions, rapid fintech…
Mastercard and Circle bring stablecoin settlement to EEMEA acquirers
Mastercard and Circle are expanding their partnership to enable settlement in USDC and EURC for acquirers in Eastern…
Mastercard opens first Uganda office to expand digital dayments
Mastercard has opened its first office in Uganda as part of its expansion in East Africa. The Kampala…
Premier Bank, Mastercard launch Shari’ah compliant payment solutions in Kenya
The cards align with Islamic values and provide financial services for individuals and businesses.
DTB, Mastercard launch Kenya’s first tokenized payment wearables
These wearables will allow consumers to make secure, contactless payments by tapping them at compatible terminals.
Africa to see triple-digits growth in consumer spending
At the EBANX Payments Summit in Napa Valley, new data highlighted Africa as one of the fastest-growing regions in consumer spending, with countries like Egypt and Ethiopia seeing growth rates of 167% and 429% respectively over the next decade.
Audiomack subscribers can now pay for their music with Carry1st
Audiomack subscriptions will have a 10% discount on all passes to promote the launch.
Mastercard, Premier Bank bring digital payments to Somali businesses
Mastercard has collaborated with Premier Bank, a Sharia-compliant commercial bank in Somalia, to launch Premier Payment Gateway. This…
Mastercard, EagleLion collaborate to advance digital paymentas in Ethiopia
This joint effort marks a significant stride forward for both companies. It combines EagleLion's expertise in digital financial solutions with Mastercard Gateway’s cutting-edge payment technology.