Today's Bulletin: Thu, October 10, 2024
Peach Payments integrates with Sukhiba, enabling South African merchants to conduct sales through WhatsApp, simplifying transactions and enhancing customer engagement.
Luno Pay allows South African customers to pay for groceries, meals, and services using cryptocurrency at 31,000+ retail locations.
Flutterwave’s Send App now enables users in the UK, US, and Canada to send secure, fast remittances directly to Malawi.
Chipper Cash integrates with MoneyGram and Stellar, enabling seamless global money transfers and expanding financial access across Africa and beyond.
Scale raises $700,000 pre-seed funding to expand in Africa, revolutionizing card issuing and payment services across key markets.
Safaricom’s M-PESA Ratiba enables automated standing orders for recurring payments, enhancing convenience, financial inclusion, and customer experiences.
Lesaka acquires Adumo for $96.2M, strengthening its fintech platform, expanding digital commerce, and adding 120,000 merchants across Africa.
Airtel Kenya opens a new partner shop on Moi Avenue, expanding Airtel Money services and enhancing customer access within Nairobi CBD.
Kazang Pay launches in Zambia, enabling merchants to accept card payments on existing VAS terminals, fostering digital financial inclusion.
Daba Finance wins Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024’s US$50,000 prize, promoting accessible investments and boosting African fintech innovation.
Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane has urged the importance of digital solutions to expand insurance coverage, especially in Zambia’s rural areas.
KaiOS and Mastercard partner to provide affordable digital payment solutions for SMEs in African markets.
M-KOPA surpasses 5 million customers, empowering ‘Every Day Earners’ with affordable smartphones and financial services.