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MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has announced that Managing Director Richard Yego will step down at the end of February 2026 after four years at the helm, as the company maintains momentum in Uganda and across MTN MoMo’s expanding African fintech footprint.

Yellow Card, a pan-African fintech company, has been recognized as a finalist in the Payments Category at the inaugural Money Awards.

In this debut episode, MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, sits down with Business Day and Financial Mail’s Mudiwa Gavaza, to unpack MTN’s 2025 Interim Results and dive into some of the biggest themes shaping the future of telecoms and technology in Africa.

Fintech giant Interswitch has been accredited as an Access Point Provider for the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s mandatory e-invoicing...

For Lemonade Payments, that trust rests on a less-visible hero: Quality Assurance.

Start-up Bunce is reshaping how telecoms, fintech, and retail players interact with users—moving from mass broadcasts to timely, behaviour-based communication that directly drives revenue and retention.

A week ahead of its H1 results, Africa’s largest telco signals a return to profitability, powered by data and fintech growth across its key markets. MTN Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda are leading the charge, offering shareholders renewed optimism.

Two of Africa’s biggest telecom operators join forces to expand high-speed connectivity in Mozambique, Tanzania, and the DRC in a move...

With crypto adoption booming in Africa, Binance is cautioning users to avoid unlicensed platforms, use strong security, and be wary of unsolicited messages. The exchange says education is the best defence against deepfake-driven fraud.

By Nhlanhla Muthe PalmPay, Africa’s rising fintech powerhouse, has been named one of the world’s top 300 fintech firms by CNBC and...

With their new overdraft product, Awash Bank and M-PESA aim to empower more Ethiopians through inclusive digital lending, combining trusted banking infrastructure with mobile-first innovation.

Once a darling of African fintech, Lipa Later now faces a critical turning point as three suitors, including Engage Capital and Advance Global Capital, submit rescue bids following months of unpaid debts, legal battles, and failed fundraising.

As tobacco exports hit $1.3 billion, Mukuru’s digital payment tools are helping smallholder farmers overcome financial exclusion with...

Flutterwave and Microsoft have partnered in a five-year deal to build Flutterwave’s next-gen platform on Microsoft Azure. The goal is to accelerate digital payment innovation and empower African SMEs, which employ 90% of the continent’s population. This collaboration aims to boost financial inclusion, streamline transactions, and support business growth through scalable, secure technology and AI-powered solutions.