Airtel Africa plans a London IPO for its mobile money unit, aiming for $2B raise at a $10B valuation: report
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.
Binance Scales Its Card Offering to Enhance Everyday Payment Utility
Binance Card scaling into Africa to enhance crypto payment solutions. Users can spend directly from their crypto balances, simplifying transactions.
Nedbank & Mastercard in Landmark 10-Year Partnership
Nedbank and Mastercard announced a landmark 10-year commercial agreement. The agreement will enhance digital payment experiences across Southern Africa.
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.
Paymentology and Bank Zero Partner to Expand Access to South Africa’s Financial Ecosystem
Paymentology announced a new partnership with Bank Zero to enhance digital banking in South Africa. Bank Zero is a branchless, app-driven bank focused on modern banking solutions.
