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Yellow Card: The African fintech rising to global prominence
Yellow Card, a pan-African fintech company, has been recognized as a finalist in the Payments Category at the inaugural Money Awards.
Oct 61 min read


Episode 1 of the Y’ello chair podcast has officially landed
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.
Aug 211 min read


Interswitch secures FIRS approval to drive Nigeria's e-invoicing revolution
Fintech giant Interswitch has been accredited as an Access Point Provider for the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s mandatory e-invoicing...
Aug 212 min read


Beyond Bugs: How QA at Lemonade Payments builds unshakable trust in fintech
For Lemonade Payments, that trust rests on a less-visible hero: Quality Assurance.
Aug 182 min read


Unlocking revenue: how African businesses can transform conversations into profit
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.
Aug 182 min read


MTN set for major profit comeback driven by OpCos in H1 surge
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.
Aug 132 min read


Airtel Africa, Vodacom join forces: what this means for connectivity in the region
Two of Africa’s biggest telecom operators join forces to expand high-speed connectivity in Mozambique, Tanzania, and the DRC in a move...
Aug 122 min read


Binance issues alert: AI deepfakes fueling crypto scams in Africa
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.
Aug 122 min read


PalmPay cracks CNBC Global Fintech 300 – again
By Nhlanhla Muthe PalmPay, Africa’s rising fintech powerhouse, has been named one of the world’s top 300 fintech firms by CNBC and...
Jul 202 min read


Awash Bank partners M-PESA to unlock mobile credit access in Ethiopia
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.
Jul 152 min read


Lipa Later attracts $24.5m lifeline offers amid financial crisis
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.
Jul 152 min read


Mukuru brings instant payments to Zimbabwe’s tobacco farmers
As tobacco exports hit $1.3 billion, Mukuru’s digital payment tools are helping smallholder farmers overcome financial exclusion with...
Jul 32 min read


Microsoft partners with Flutterwave to power payment innovation in Africa
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.
May 143 min read
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