Mastercard Inc. is making waves in African fintech by acquiring a minority stake in MTN Group Ltd.'s financial-technology subsidiary, valued at a whopping $5.2 billion.
This move
The partnership will enable Angolan citizens to gain access to both physical and virtual cards that can be used for cross-border payments, thereby aiding in the creation of an interoperable
Mastercard has today partnered with Lipa Later, a credit-led and technology-driven fintech to accelerate the expansion of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment services in Africa.
The partnership is expected
Mastercard has partnered with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Netplus to introduce a contactless payment service called Tap-on-Phone in Nigeria. This innovative technology revolutionises how consumers, merchants, and financial
EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national payment switch has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard to enable financial institutions across the East African nation to accelerate the adoption and
Notwithstanding how challenging it has been to deepen digitalization and financial inclusion in Africa over the years, some notable progress has been made. For instance, 2021 was a record year
To address unemployment and embrace skill gathering and entrepreneurship, the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) was set up in 2016 to benefit its residents — having attended to more than
BitOasis, a leading cryptocurrency platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Mastercard have partnered to launch a series of crypto card programs in the region, facilitating day-to-day
Nclude, an Egyptian fintech-focused VC firm founded earlier this year in partnership with Egypt’s leading national banks – Banque Misr, National Bank of Egypt, and Banque Du Caire – has received
Mastercard, a global payment innovator and technology company, has announced the launch of ‘Crypto Secure,’ a tool designed to assist banks in identifying and blocking fraudulent transactions from crypto exchanges.
Mastercard, a global payments technology company, has announced the expansion of its Advisors Client Services Hub from Egypt to serve regional and global markets. The expert team facilitates innovative financial
The world’s leading card payment company, Mastercard, has announced its partnership with the travel website, Musafir to digitize end-to-end payment flows and launch new innovative payment products with attractive
