Africa
DR Congo’s Rawbank accelerates digital banking expansion with new technology partnership
One of the Democratic Republic of Congo's leading financial institutions, Rawbank, is expanding its digital banking capabilities through a strengthened...
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South Africa to open national payment system to fintechs and telecom operators in major 2027 reform
South Africa is preparing to overhaul its national payments infrastructure by allowing fintech companies, telecommunications operators and major retailers to...
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South Africa to open national payment system to fintech companies in major banking reform
South Africa is preparing one of its most significant financial reforms in decades, with the central bank announcing plans to...
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South Africa faces crucial budget test as stronger tax revenues offer hope for economic recovery
South Africa is preparing to present a potentially improved fiscal outlook on Wednesday, 21 October, as stronger tax revenues provide...
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South Africa opens its payment system to fintechs in landmark banking reform
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa is preparing one of its most significant financial reforms in decades, opening its national payment infrastructure...
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African financial markets reach decade-high strength as 21 countries improve — but liquidity remains a major obstacle
Africa's financial markets are showing their strongest overall performance in a decade, with 21 of 29 countries recording improvements in...
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Kenya’s Cloud9 secures funding to expand cross-border banking services
Kenyan fintech Cloud9 has secured $500,000 from investor and accelerator Alliance, bringing its total disclosed funding to $1 million. The...
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Kenya confirms first Ebola case as outbreak spreads in eastern Congo
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case after a Kenyan citizen who travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo died...
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Mukuru expands neobank strategy with South African account launch
Mukuru has launched an everyday transaction account in South Africa, extending its services beyond international money transfers. Introduced on 30...
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Ghana’s mobile-money economy reaches €345 billion as fintech becomes core infrastructure
Ghana’s mobile-money economy reached approximately €345 billion in transaction value during 2025, underlining how deeply digital finance has become embedded...
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