Capitec Bank has appointed Andrew Baker as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), with immediate effect as of February 16, 2026. This leadership change follows […]
Category: Fintech
How Licensing Changes Payaza’s Role in Uganda’s Payments Stack
Payaza has obtained a Payment System Operator (PSO) licence from the Bank of Uganda, announced on February 11, 2026. This regulatory approval authorises Payaza to […]
How Payaza Is Using Apple Pay and Google Pay to Simplify Diaspora Remittances
Payaza has integrated Apple Pay and Google Pay into its payment platform, enabling diaspora users to send funds to African recipients and merchants using familiar […]
How OneDosh Is Using Stablecoins to Rebuild Cross-Border Payment Rails
OneDosh has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to develop a stablecoin-powered payments infrastructure focused on fast, reliable cross-border transfers. The round enables the company […]
Why OneKard Is Targeting FX Volatility and Settlement Delays Head-On
OneKard has launched a dedicated global payments platform tailored for African businesses engaged in international trade, addressing persistent challenges such as settlement delays, foreign exchange […]
What Chris Norton’s Appointment Means for Kaspersky’s Africa Strategy
Kaspersky, a global leader in cybersecurity, has made a significant move by appointing Chris Norton as the new General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. This strategic […]
Why iXAfrica and Safaricom Are Investing in AI Infrastructure Now
As Kenya advances rapidly toward becoming a regional technology powerhouse, Safaricom PLC, in partnership with iXAfrica Data Centre, is laying the infrastructure to power the […]
BNPL in Kenya: Is Lipa Later the Next Big Thing?
The concept of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has rapidly transformed the global retail and fintech space, and Kenya is no exception. As economic dynamics […]
How to Secure a Spot in the Second Edition of the Safaricom & M-Pesa Spark Accelerator
Kenyan startups looking for a game-changing opportunity have reason to celebrate; applications for the second edition of the Safaricom and M-Pesa Spark Accelerator are officially […]
What MTN and Airtel’s Network-Sharing Agreement Means for Customers in Nigeria and Uganda
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have started a strategic partnership to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, marking a significant step towards improving digital […]