Reading Time: 4 minutes The Role of Regulatory Bodies in Shaping Payment Systems in Africa The African payment infrastructure has undergone significant transformation in recent years due to advancements in technology and the evolving economic structures of many African countries. Regulatory bodies also play an important role in this transformation, as they determine what technologies penetrate and thrive in […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Role of Fintech Startups in Advancing Payment Infrastructure in Africa The African payment infrastructure has witnessed a massive transformation in recent years, which has resulted in the inclusion of a greater percentage of the population in the formal financial ecosystem. While this transformation results from many factors, the role of fintech startups in it […]
Reading Time: 7 minutes The Rise of Digital Payments in Africa: Trends and Insights The surge in digital payments in Africa is helping businesses and transforming economies. This is seen in the increasing adoption of e-commerce, mobile payments, and, most recently, contactless payments in most African countries. The African digital payments market is expected to grow to $265.20 billion […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Impact of COVID-19 on Payment Infrastructure in Africa COVID-19 became one of the biggest socio-economic disruptors since the 2007-2008 Global Financial Crisis. It posed unexpected challenges to global health and triggered a seismic shift in various economic factors, including the payment infrastructure in Africa. The transformation it brought was seen in the rapid acceleration […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Mobile Money Revolution: Transforming Payments in Africa The limitations of the traditional banking infrastructure in Africa gave rise to the development of mobile money, a transformative technology that has revolutionized how people access and transfer money worldwide. Mobile money is a digital payment system that allows people to send and receive money, save, invest, and […]
Reading Time: 8 minutes How to Choose the Right Payment Gateway for Your E-Commerce Business In the world of e-commerce, one key player often remains hidden in the background, yet its role is pivotal for your online business to thrive: the payment gateway. A payment gateway serves as the digital bridge connecting your website or mobile app to the […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Financial Inclusion Through Payment Innovation: A Case Study of M-Pesa The transformative power of financial technology and payment innovation has opened up great pathways to financial inclusion, changing how people manage and access their money. A notable case that has illuminated the path to greater financial inclusion is M-Pesa, the mobile-based financial service that enables […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Cross-Border Payments: Facilitating Trade in the African Continent Facilitating trade through cross-border payments unlocks regional economies, positioning individuals and businesses to build wealth seamlessly. Europe, America, and Asia are notable mentions in this regard. While Africa is not at the same level as these regions, it’s gradually becoming an integrated marketplace as recent developments, such […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Your Safety Matters!: Marks’s Tips For Secure Online Transaction On Peppa The increasing spate of scams during online shopping is a major concern for Mark, who has been exploring different ways to curb the fraudulent act that puts buyers at risk of a possible loss of funds. This is because the number of online shoppers […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Understanding Fintech: Let Mandy Show You How Welcome to Mandy’s magical Fintech adventure! In this whimsical journey, we will embark on a thrilling ride through the enchanting realm of digital finance. Sit back as your friendly neighbourhood tech enthusiast Mandy, shows you how Fintech is transforming the way we interact with money, turning it into […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Shop Smart: Experience Today, Knowledge Tomorrow Digitization has become a norm in our society today, such that we can do many things from the comfort of our homes rather than walking distance to get them done. From making digital payments or transfers to working remotely or shopping online, technology is now tge mainstay of human […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Mark’s Top 5 Ways to Safeguard Your Peppa Account Hello, you all know me, Mark! After my last attempt at role playing which was a success considering the feedback I have been getting, I am so excited I am doing it again. Here, I am a cowboy of the digital frontier, I ride the Peppa […]
