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Payments Infrastructure Provider to Join Forces with Polygon as Primary Blockchain Partner for Cross-Border Payments
Polygon PoS, the premier blockchain for payments and Real World Assets (RWA), has been selected by Flutterwave, Africa’s payments infrastructure that has processed over $40bn in transaction volume to date, to serve as the default blockchain network to power its…
Absa and Huawei Launch Private Cloud to Drive Digital Banking Innovation
Absa has entered into a strategic partnership with Huawei to implement an innovative Private Cloud Solution, accelerating the bank’s evolution into a digital-first, cloud-native organization. The platform will enable Absa to deliver faster, more personalized financial services while ensuring local…
Africhange Partners with Griffin to Provide GBP Bank Accounts & Savings for UK Users
Africhange, a UK-licensed cross-border fintech platform, has partnered with Griffin, the UK’s leading bank for fintechs, to significantly enhance money management for people moving money between the UK and Africa. Africhange’s new GBP bank accounts allow users to receive payments…
Why Are AML & Cybersecurity Critical to Africa’s Crypto Future?
As we close Cybersecurity Awareness Month, one message stands out: Africa’s digital transformation depends on trust. Cryptocurrency is no longer on the fringe—it’s becoming part of daily life across the continent, reshaping how people send money, invest, and build businesses.…
Fasset Appoints Mehtap Onder as Managing Director
Fasset has thus taken the opportunity to onboard Mehtap Onder, one of the region’s most respected digital asset leaders and former Managing Director at GCEX Dubai, to lead its Africa-Asia expansion. At GCEX, she helped secure Dubai’s first broker-dealer license…
Zepz launches Sendwave Wallet in More than 100 Countries
Zepz, the payments group behind WorldRemit and Sendwave, announced the launch of the Sendwave Wallet, a globally accessible stablecoin-backed peer-to-peer cross-border money solution. With the Sendwave Wallet, customers can quickly open a digital dollar balance in the Sendwave app and…
Flutterwave Recognized as Fintech Pioneer at Africa Fintech Summit 2026
Flutterwave concluded a successful participation at the recent Africa Fintech Summit 2026 held at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana. With the theme “Innovating for Inclusive Growth: The Future of FinTech in Africa,” Olugbenga Agboola, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave,…
The Power of Partnerships for Fintech Success
With 2026 around the corner, many technology-oriented businesses are shifting their focus from this year’s goals to what can be achieved using technologies like fintech in 2026. The South African financial services landscape is changing rapidly. As more and more…
NCBA Unveils an ‘Enhanced’ Banking Platform
NCBA unveils ConnectPlus, an enhanced transaction banking platform powered by Intellect’s eMACH.ai Wholesale Banking Cloud. The enhanced platform offers significantly faster transaction processing, enabling businesses to manage their operations efficiently and respond quickly to market demands. Security is paramount at…
Verto Launches in the UAE
Verto has this week announced its official launch in the UAE. With over $25 billion processed annually for clients such as Unilever and Maersk, the company’s platform is designed to address the unique challenges of cross-border payments between the UAE…
FNB Adds Swoo Pay for Huawei & Android Device Users
FNB and RMB Private Bank unveil the Swoo Pay option for customers using Huawei or Android-enabled devices for a new safe and secure contactless payment. Huawei customers with NFC-enabled Huawei devices running HarmonyOS or AndroidOS without Google Services can now…
FNB Recognized as ‘Best SME Bank ‘in Africa
FNB has been named the Best SME Bank in Africa by Global Finance for its 2026 Best SME Bank Awards. The awards, which celebrate excellence iin SME banking globally evaluate institutions based on their knowledge of SME markets, extensiveness of…
Verto Expands to Dubai, Connecting African Businesses to the UAE
In a move to further strengthen trade between African businesses and the UAE, and vice versa, Verto has officially expanded to Dubai. With over $25 billion processed annually for clients such as Unilever, and Maersk, the company’s platform is designed…
IHC to Invest USD 1 Billion in One of India’s Largest Non-Banking Financial Companies
IHC has announced a USD 1 billion investment in Sammaan Capital Limited, one of India’s largest non-banking financial companies.
EFT Corporation Appoints Group Chief Financial Officer
EFT Corporation announced the appointment of Adri Führi as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Führi brings over 25 years of financial services expertise to her new role, including 11 years as a CFO across multiple organisations. A qualified chartered accountant,…
Everything You Need to Know About the FNB eBucks Rewards New Updates & Features
FNB eBucks 2025 update introduces PayDay, new travel discounts, simplified earning rules & partner benefits for more value and transparency.
