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Kenya continues to demonstrate why it remains Africa’s benchmark for digital finance. The latest figures from the communication Authority to Kenya reveal more than just rising mobile money adoption- they point to an ecosystem that is expanding, deepening in usage and creating fresh opportunities for investors. Between January and March 2026, Kenya added two million […]
Something extraordinary is happening in Nigeria’s financial sector and global investors are beginning to understand the scale of the opportunity. For years, Africa’s largest economy was viewed through the narrow lens of oil, political instability and infrastructure challenges. That narrative is collapsing. A new generation of fintech companies is rewriting the economic future of Nigeria […]
Ethiopia digital payments industry is facing fresh uncertainty after three of the country’s leading licensed payment gateway operators appealed to the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) for urgent intervention over tax enforcement actions they say threaten due process and sector stability. The operators—Chapa Financial Technologies (fintech), ArifPay Financial Technologies, and SantimPay Financial Solutions—have jointly written […]
In a decisive pivot after years of financial caution, the Parliament of Rwanda has unanimously adopted a landmark law to legalize and regulate cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets. The legislation marks a major strategic shift, creating a formal framework that allows investors, fintech firms, and financial institutions to operate within a regulated digital economy. The […]
The conference, scheduled for July 29 to 30, is expected to bring together regulators, operators, investors, and technology innovators to examine how financial technology (fintech) is transforming payments, compliance, and user experience in a market increasingly powered by indigenous gaming technology. Organizers say the event, themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s iGaming Tech Opportunity,” highlights the industry’s shift […]
Destta, a US-registered financial technology firm, has officially introduced the beta version of its global remittance platform in Ethiopia, with the goal of transforming how members of the Ethiopian diaspora and international senders transfer money home. Launched at a high-profile event held at the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, the platform offers instant, transparent, and fully […]
Kacha Digital Financial Services and Hibret Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Hibret Bank’s headquarters, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership focused on transforming Ethiopia’s financial landscape. The collaboration brings together Kacha’s innovative fintech capabilities and Hibret Bank’s long-standing reputation as one of the country’s most trusted financial institutions. This union reflects […]
The city of Lagos once again proved why it remains the heartbeat of innovation and commerce in Africa, hosting the just-concluded Africa Gaming Expo 2026. Over the course of four days, from March 24 to 27 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, the event transformed Lagos into a vibrant hub where gaming, fintech, regulation and […]
The recently concluded Africa Gaming Expo (AGE) Conference, held at the Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria delivered four impactful days of dialogue, collaboration, and forward thinking across the gaming, fintech, and regulatory landscape. Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond, the event served as a dynamic platform to explore […]
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) Payment Provider Forum has published a best-practice guide to help payment providers in Brazil to combat illegal sports betting and strengthen protections across the regulated market. The guide provides practical, actionable steps for identifying and blocking financial flows connected to unlicensed operators. It also aims to support compliance with […]
