A technology that allows users to make financial transactions using their mobile devices, facilitating easier access to financial services.
Emirates Expands Payment Flexibility in Kenya
Emirates introduced a split-payment solution for travelers in Kenya. The solution is enabled by Cellulant's Tingg payment gateway.
Can prediction markets fix a multi-billion-dollar information gap for African startups?
A fintech startup raised $35 million in 2023 to serve SMEs in East Africa but burned through the capital within 18 months. The startup's failure was attributed to a lack of accurate market information, particularly regarding pricing assumptions.
MTN eyes fintech acquisitions to accelerate payments, lending and remittances push
MTN is looking for fintechs in payments, lending, and remittance to enhance its financial services. CEO Ralph Mupita emphasized that acquisitions should strengthen the platform and improve customer experience.
Beyond Mobile Money: The Quiet Struggle to Modernize Ghana’s Ancient Susu System
The 2025 Global Findex Report shows that 36% of Ghanaian women save formally, but men are still 7 percentage points more likely to do so. The Susu system serves as a critical counterweight to financial exclusion, particularly for women facing barriers with formal banks.
Bloomberg Seeks Africa’s Most Groundbreaking Startups
Launch of the inaugural Africa Startups to Watch list Mobile money innovation by an African company nearly two decades ago
