Vodacom M-Pesa Goes Global with Payment Blitz
M-Pesa launches a suite of cross-border payment solutions to enhance global digital economy participation. The M-Pesa Visa tokenized card enables secure, contactless Tap & Pay transactions globally.
How to Accept Mobile Money, Cards, and Cash on One Platform, According to Zoyk
Mobile money platforms processed over $1.4 trillion in 2023, indicating a shift towards digital payments. POS adoption is growing at 18 percent annually, highlighting the increasing importance of this payment method.
On Johannesburg’s streets, traders remain fiercely cash-first
Street traders in Johannesburg's inner city transform sidewalks into vibrant marketplaces, selling food, vegetables, and second-hand clothes. Gauteng accounts for approximately 29% of South Africa's informal economy, employing nearly 20% of the country's workforce.
Digital payments to power Africa’s $1 trillion cross-border market by 2035, Oui Capital says
Africa's cross-border payments market is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2035, up from $329 billion in 2025. Remittance inflows in Africa hit nearly $100 billion in 2023, accounting for 5.2% of the continent's GDP.
