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EBANX announces its new product series

News | Payments General | 20 Nov 2023

EBANX has unveiled its new Product Series containing anti-fraud measures, B2B payment processing updates, and more for 29 countries in LATAM, Caribbean, Africa, and Asia.

payment processing, fraud prevention, B2B payments, payment methods, chargebacks

Kenya's startup Kotani Pay gets USD 2 mln funding

News | Cryptocurrencies | 06 Sep 2023

Kenya-based Kotani Pay has received USD 2 million to simplify cross-border remittances in Africa with blockchain and stablecoins.

cryptocurrency, financial inclusion, cross-border payments, unbanked, funding

Tempo France partners with Sift

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 21 Mar 2023

International money transfer company Tempo France has announced its partnership with Sift in order to fight fraud, scams, and other online threats.

partnership, fraud management, fraud detection, fraud prevention, KYC, KYB, AML

Tempo France, Nairagram to launch remittances to Africa

News | Online Payments | 07 Feb 2023

Global money transfer system Tempo France and US-based financial service company Nairagram have partnered to launch remittances from the EU to 20 countries in Africa. 

remittances, cross-border payments, partnership

Jumia taps Zipline to bring drone delivery in Ghana

News | Ecommerce | 05 Sep 2022

Nigeria-based ecommerce company Jumia has partnered with logistics company Zipline to offer delivery via drone to remote parts of Ghana.

ecommerce, delivery, partnership, expansion, online shopping

Afreximbank, APPO to create multi-billion-dollar energy bank

News | E-invoicing, SCF & E-procurement | 17 May 2022

Pan-African multilateral trade finance institution, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO).

trade finance, partnership, investment

UPS and Jumia join hands to expand African delivery network

News | Ecommerce | 05 Apr 2022

Pan-African fintech that focuses on logistics service and payments, Jumia, has partnered with multinational global shipping company UPS to grow its reach on the African continent.

partnership, delivery, expansion, ecommerce, payment processing, online payments

Startup Afrikrea raises USD 6.2 mln in pre-Series A round

News | Ecommerce | 11 Jan 2022

Ecommerce startup Afrikrea based in The Ivory Coast has raised a USD 6.2 million pre-series A round while rebranding to ANKA, the SaaS platform it launched for sellers.

startup, ecommerce, omnichannel, merchants, payment methods, BNPL

Huobi supports UK-based Koinal for crypto purchase

News | Cryptocurrencies | 09 Nov 2020

UK-based cryptocurrency firm Koinal has reached an agreement with Huobi to integrate its checkout system.

Koinal, Huobi, cryptocurrency, crypto exchange, Bitcoin, crypto wallet, partnership, debit card

Uber, Flutterwave partner to launch Uber Cash in Africa

News | Mobile Payments | 10 Jun 2020

Uber has partnered with US-based fintech company Flutterwave to launch its Uber Cash digital wallet feature in Africa.

Uber, Flutterwave, launch, Africa, digital wallet, Barter payment app, Visa, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Nigeria, unbanked populations, mobile money

Western Union expands global network for real-time payments

News | Online Payments | 24 Apr 2020

Western Union has announced a continued expansion of its global network for real-time money-movement and payments.

Western Union, money transfers, real-time payments

Ecommerce platform Jumia offers support for African marketplaces

News | Ecommerce | 24 Mar 2020

Jumia, a Nigeria-based ecommerce platform, has announced it is offering support for marketplaces, logistics, and online payments to governments in Africa.

Jumia, ecommerce, marketplace, logistics, online payments, coronavirus, COVID-19, financial aid, Africa, Nigeria, Reckitt Benckiser

Jumia, Vivo Energy to streamline ecommerce in Africa

News | Ecommerce | 30 Jul 2019

Jumia has partnered with Vivo Energy, owner of Engen and Shell-branded petrol stations, to streamline ecommerce and delivery operations in Africa.

Jumia, Vivo Energy, ecommerce, Africa

Ecommerce startup Jumia files for IPO

News | Ecommerce | 13 Mar 2019

Nigeria-based ecommerce startup Jumia has filed for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, according to TechCrunch.

ecommerce, Nigeria, Africa, startup, Jumia, IPO

Zara launches new global online store in 106 markets

News | Ecommerce | 09 Nov 2018

Zara has announced launching online sales through a dedicated worldwide online platform, thus bringing its products to customers in 106 new markets.

Zara, online store, online platform, online payment, ecommerce

Understanding the African opportunity and navigating market complexity

Voice of the Industry | Expert Opinion | 10 Oct 2018

Tim Davis from Emergent Payments looks at some of the practical issues that go hand in hand with Africa’s exceptional ecommerce opportunities.

Emergent Payments, Africa, ecommerce, payments , remittance, emerging market, merchant, bank, Tim Davis, local payments, PSPs

Standard Chartered launches digital-only bank in West Africa

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 15 Mar 2018

Standard Chartered has announced the launch of its first digital-only retail bank in Ivory Coast, saying it will use the  African country as a testing ground for a global launch of digital services.

Standard Chartered, digital-only bank, West Africa, Ivory Coast

Société Générale introduces mobile money service to Africa

News | Mobile Payments | 19 Sep 2017

Société Générale has announced is introducing a mobile money service in Africa with the goal of having 1 million accounts in the next three years.

Société Générale, mobile money service, Africa, mobile payments, M-Pesa, Yup

Orabank group rolls out Sopra Banking Amplitude in 12 countries

News | E-invoicing, SCF & E-procurement | 15 Dec 2016

Oragroup has announced the completion of its IT system overhaul and standardisation programme, in partnership with Sopra Banking Software.

Orabank, Sopra Banking Software, Sopra Banking Amplitude, banking, digital

MTN shuts down mobile money services in South Africa

News | Mobile Payments | 21 Sep 2016

MTN, an African telecom company, has decided to close its mobile money service in South Africa, the second mobile company to do so this year.

MTN, mobile money services, mobile payments, South Africa, m pesa, aYo, insurance