Mastercard and Moovn strike five-year deal to expand digital payments across East Africa
Mastercard and Moovn Technologies sign a five-year strategic deal to expand digital payment services in East Africa. The partnership will integrate Mastercard’s payment infrastructure into MoovnPay and its various platforms.
Airtel Money targets $7 billion valuation in London IPO debut
Airtel Money priced its London IPO at £1.96 per share, valuing the business at £5.3 billion. The IPO is set for October 14, marking the first public price for Airtel Africa’s mobile money segment.
London’s IPO drought could be broken by an African fintech
Airtel Money intends to file for a public listing in London, marking a significant move for the company. The initial public offering (IPO) was originally targeted for the first half of 2026 but has been postponed to the second half due to market conditions.
Syria marks first international card transaction in more than 15 years with Mastercard and QNB Group
Mastercard and QNB Group processed Syria's first international card payment in over 15 years. The first point-of-sale transaction was completed at an approved local merchant using an internationally issued Mastercard.
Yasemin Bedir takes Mastercard’s EEMEA helm as mobile money and fintech reshape African payments
Yasemin Bedir has been appointed as President of Mastercard's EEMEA region, effective September 1, 2026. Bedir succeeds Dimitrios Dosis, who is now the Chief Commercial Payments Officer.
