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Ozow Announces New Crypto Payments Solution
Payment processing provider Ozow has the official integration of cryptocurrency as a primary payment solution on its platform. Powered by MoneyBadger, South Africa’s Bitcoin-centric payments technology provider, this new offering allows customers to pay directly from their crypto wallets, including…
Forex as the World’s Most Active Financial Market
The foreign exchange market—commonly abbreviated as forex or FX – is recognized as the most active market on the global financial platform. Unlike stock markets, forex operates on a 24-hour basis, from Monday to Friday. This makes it different from…
Common Mistakes When Implementing Mobile Money Platforms (And How to Avoid Them)
Launching a mobile money platform can open new revenue streams, expand financial inclusion, and strengthen your institution’s digital footprint. But success doesn’t just depend on offering payments through a mobile app. The real challenge lies in building a platform that…
Seasoned Fintech Leader Joins Ozow as Chief Growth Officer
South African financial technology company Ozow has this week announced the appointment of Catherine Korsten as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO), effective January 2026. With a career spanning nearly two decades across traditional finance, portfolio management, and high-volume payment…
Wave Senegal Introduces Virtual Card to Transform Digital Payments in Africa
Wave Mobile Money, in partnership with Visa and Ecobank Senegal, announces the official launch of the virtual payment card integrated into the Wave app for users in Senegal. Designed to meet a growing need among African users: access to modern,…
Flutterwave Partners with Turnkey to Secure Stablecoin Wallets
Flutterwave is launching stablecoin balances for its merchants and users across all its offerings through a collaboration with Nuvion and Turnkey to provide a secure, flexible, and verifiable stablecoin balance infrastructure. It is a major step in Flutterwave’s vision to make stablecoins…
Crypto in 2026: What to Expect!
The first weeks of 2026 have delivered a strong signal about the crypto year ahead. Crypto markets have broadly rallied, with many assets showing price jumps of more than 10% over seven days. Bitcoin climbed above $95,000 (approximately R1.7 million)…
Ozow & RelyComply Join Forces to Boost South Africa’s Digital Payments
South Africa’s payment landscape has undergone significant changes, with account-to-account, mobile, and voucher payments now an integral part of everyday life. However, with increased digital activity comes an increased opportunity for fraud, from fake identities and mule accounts to bogus…
Kesheni Moodley Joins Paymentology to Drive Growth Across Africa
Paymentology today announced the appointment of Kesheni Moodley as Regional Director for Africa, further strengthening its regional leadership as demand for modern, cloud-first issuing infrastructure accelerates across African markets. Kesheni brings more than 20 years of experience across the ICT, payments,…
MoneyHash Partners with Spare
MoneyHash and Spare, a regional open banking infrastructure provider operating in alignment with regulatory frameworks across the GCC, announced a new partnership to enable merchants to offer Pay By Bank solutions in the UAE. As businesses across the region explore…
IUX: Redefining Online Trading with Speed, Transparency, and Accessibility
In a digital financial era shaped by speed, trust, and global access, many traders still struggle with high costs, hidden fees, and inconsistent trade execution. IUX, founded in 2016 by a team of experienced traders, is tackling these long-standing challenges…
Mukuru Expands Cash Payout Network Through Travelex Partnership
Mukuru, a leading next-generation financial services platform, has partnered with global foreign exchange provider Travelex to significantly expand cash payout options for remittance customers across South Africa. The collaboration strengthens Mukuru’s ability to deliver accessible, secure, and convenient financial services…
Sterling Bank Joins Thunes to Simplify Diaspora Payments into Nigeria
With an estimated 17 million Nigerians living and working abroad, demand for fast, transparent, and dependable financial connections to home has never been greater. Thunes today announced a landmark collaboration with Sterling Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading full-service commercial banks,…
Flutterwave Acquires Mono to Advance Open Banking and Account-to-Account Payment
Flutterwave has acquired Mono, a pioneer in open banking infrastructure across the continent. Mono’s API-driven platform enables secure access to financial data, identity verification, and account-to-account payments—capabilities that are increasingly critical as African markets move toward more trusted, data-led financial…
How to Safeguard Your PayPal Account: The Role of Disposable Numbers
Are you worried about the security of your PayPal transactions? Concerned that your phone number might be exposed to potential scammers? Looking for an easy way to add an extra layer of protection to your PayPal account? If these concerns…
Cross-Border Payments Company Announced a New Payment Collection Method for Businesses & Fintechs
In today’s global economy, most businesses struggle under the high fees and dominance of the Card Schemes (Visa, Mastercard, etc.). Neema, a global cross-border payments platform catering to financial institutions, announced Neema Request-to-Pay, a payment collection method for businesses and…
