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A mobile money service offered by Airtel, a competitor in Uganda's fintech market.
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Airtel Africa plans a London IPO for its mobile money unit, aiming for $2B raise at a $10B valuation: report
Tech Funding News - Apr 29, 2026
Airtel Africa is considering a London IPO for its mobile money unit to raise between $1.5 billion and $2 billion. The IPO could value Airtel Money at up to $10 billion, marking it as one of the largest European IPOs in recent years.

Valentine’s Day cash bouquets could land Kenyans in legal trouble, Central Bank warns
TechCabal - Feb 02, 2026
The CBK has observed an increase in the use of Kenya Shilling notes for cash flower bouquets and ornamental displays. Such practices are seen as damaging to the integrity of banknotes and violate Section 367 of Kenya’s Penal Code.

Showmax Simplifies Billing With Airtel Money Payment Support
IT News Africa - Dec 17, 2025
Airtel Money integrates with Showmax for subscription payments. Customers can now subscribe and renew Showmax packages directly from their Airtel Money wallets.

How to Accept Mobile Money, Cards, and Cash on One Platform, According to Zoyk
IT News Africa - Nov 04, 2025
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.

Airtel Africa’s mobile money processes nearly $200bn as it readies public listing
TechCabal - Oct 28, 2025
Airtel Money's annualised transaction value has climbed above $193 billion, a 35.9% increase year-on-year. The customer base for Airtel Money grew by 20% year-on-year, reaching 49.8 million users across 14 countries.
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