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PawaPay has expanded its regulatory presence in Kenya. Its group company, Quidexplus Kenya Limited, has received authorization from the Central Bank of Kenya to provide Payment Gateway services, enabling it to receive, process, and settle payments on behalf of merchants. Kenya has played a defining role in the development of mobile money and remains one […]
PawaPay has secured a Payment Service Provider (PSP) license from the Bank of Mozambique through its local subsidiary, Quidexplus Mozambique, an important milestone in our operations in the country. As one of the first companies licensed to operate as a PSP in Mozambique, we can now onboard merchants directly and provide regulated payment services, helping […]
Bet360 has entered Ivory Coast regulated sports betting and online gaming market, adding another operator to the country’s increasingly competitive digital gambling sector. The platform, operated by Noventis SAS, officially launched in Côte d’Ivoire on April 28, 2026, following the issuance of a license by the National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI). The launch places […]
Mobile money transactions in Ghana reached GH¢518.8 billion in August 2026, reflecting continued growth in the country’s digital payments ecosystem. According to the Bank of Ghana’s September 2026 Summary of Economic and Financial Data, the value of mobile money transactions increased from GH¢509.4 billion in July and was 46.5% higher than the GH¢354.1 billion recorded […]
Botswana has a phone in almost every hand, but millions of adults still lack access to the formal banking system. Mobile penetration is about 166%, equivalent to roughly 4.2 million connections for a population of 2.5 million. Yet an estimated 38% of adults remain unbanked. Turning that connectivity into a financial tool is where Mukuru […]
Africa fintech story is no longer just about mobile money. The continent is rapidly evolving into a hub for digital lending, embedded finance, cross-border payments, wealth management and financial infrastructure. While mobile money laid the foundation for financial inclusion by bringing millions of previously unbanked people into the formal financial system, the industry has now […]
MPesa Ethiopia has launched a new cardless ATM cash withdrawal service in partnership with Bank of Abyssinia, enabling customers to withdraw cash from supported ATMs without the need for a physical bank card. The new service, which is accessible through the MPesa Super App, allows users to initiate a withdrawal, authorize the transaction and collect […]
African digital payments company SeerBit has integrated PayPal into its platform, enabling merchants in its operating markets to receive payments from international customers directly through its service. The integration is designed to facilitate cross-border transactions and expand the payment options available to businesses selling products and services to customers outside their local markets. With the […]
Ivorian fintech Djamo is preparing a $40 million Series C funding round to support its financial inclusion operations and accelerate expansion across West Africa following its entry into Senegal. Founded in 2020 by co-founders Hassan Bourgi and Regis Bamba, Djamo now has 2 million users. The company offers bank-backed credit cards, mobile loans, and remittance […]
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 […]
