The Rise of Mobile-First FinTech Solutions: Betting Apps Driving Digital Payments in Africa
Africa is projected to become the world's fastest-growing FinTech market, with revenues expected to expand 13 times by 2030. Sports betting apps are serving as effective onramps to digital payments, facilitating financial inclusion for previously unbanked individuals.
MTN completes Ghana mobile money spinoff in major fintech push
MTN Group completed the separation of its mobile money business in Ghana, forming MobileMoney Fintech Ltd (MMFL). The merger of MobileMoney Ltd with MMFL became effective on March 31, 2026, following regulatory approvals.
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.
