African fintech companies want a bigger role in how businesses operate, not just how they get paid
African fintech companies are moving beyond payment acceptance to provide comprehensive financial services. Executives from Mastercard, Remita, and OPay emphasized the need for cash-flow management and fraud reduction at Moonshot 2026.
Interswitch says more banks are ready for tap-to-pay, but consumers need convincing
Interswitch identifies consumer education as the primary barrier to mainstream tap-to-pay adoption in Nigeria. Mastercard and Interswitch launched Google Pay in Nigeria, allowing eligible users to add cards to Google Wallet.
Payment providers must look beyond transactions, fintech executives say
Payment providers must help businesses manage cash flow and understand customers. Merchants need services that connect payments to their wider operations.
Mastercard and Moovn strike five-year deal to expand digital payments across East Africa
Mastercard and Moovn Technologies sign a five-year strategic deal to expand digital payment services in East Africa. The partnership will integrate Mastercard’s payment infrastructure into MoovnPay and its various platforms.
Airtel Money targets $7 billion valuation in London IPO debut
Airtel Money priced its London IPO at £1.96 per share, valuing the business at £5.3 billion. The IPO is set for October 14, marking the first public price for Airtel Africa’s mobile money segment.
