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MTN has zero-rated 120M MoMo transactions during COVID-19 outbreak
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MTN has zero-rated 120M MoMo transactions during COVID-19 outbreakMTN has zero-rated 120M MoMo transactions during COVID-19 outbreak

MTN believes COVID-19 has triggered acceleration toward cashless, digital economies in Africa.

byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Jun 12, 2020
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Orange Money opens remittance corridors from France to Burkina Faso and Morocco logo in a gray background |
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Orange Money opens remittance corridors from France to Burkina Faso and MoroccoOrange Money opens remittance corridors from France to Burkina Faso and Morocco
byOrange
May 26, 2020
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Vodacom plots fintech path with nano-loans
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Vodacom plots fintech path with nano-loansVodacom plots fintech path with nano-loans
byPaula Gilbert
May 21, 2020
1 Min Read
M-Pesa still a cash cow for Safaricom, but COVID-19 impact looms
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M-Pesa still a cash cow for Safaricom, but COVID-19 impact loomsM-Pesa still a cash cow for Safaricom, but COVID-19 impact looms
byPaula Gilbert
Apr 29, 2020
1 Min Read
Tigo Tanzania opens up mobile money services to East African competitors
Mobile Money
Tigo Tanzania opens up mobile money services to East African competitorsTigo Tanzania opens up mobile money services to East African competitors
byThe Staff
Apr 23, 2020
1 Min Read
Safaricom to lose $51.5M due to COVID-19 M-Pesa relief
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Safaricom to lose $51.5M due to COVID-19 M-Pesa reliefSafaricom to lose $51.5M due to COVID-19 M-Pesa relief
byThe Staff
Apr 21, 2020
1 Min Read
Sub-Saharan Africa adds 50M mobile money accounts in 2019
Mobile Money
Sub-Saharan Africa adds 50M mobile money accounts in 2019
Sub-Saharan Africa adds 50M mobile money accounts in 2019
Mar 30, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
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Mobile Money
Bank cards still beat mobile payments in Africa
Bank cards still beat mobile payments in Africa
Feb 28, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN Uganda expands MoMo reach with Vodacom partnership
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MTN Uganda expands MoMo reach with Vodacom partnership
MTN Uganda expands MoMo reach with Vodacom partnership
Feb 26, 2020
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Women in Tech Interview: Vodacom financial services chief Mariam Cassim
Women in Tech
Women in Tech Interview: Vodacom financial services chief Mariam Cassim
Women in Tech Interview: Vodacom financial services chief Mariam Cassim
Feb 10, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN Mobile Money returns to SA
Mobile Money
MTN Mobile Money returns to SA
MTN Mobile Money returns to SA
Jan 31, 2020
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN Cameroon Boasts GSMA Mobile Money Certification logo in a gray background | MTN Cameroon Boasts GSMA Mobile Money Certification
Mobile Money
MTN Cameroon Boasts GSMA Mobile Money Certification
MTN Cameroon Boasts GSMA Mobile Money Certification
Jan 6, 2020
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
MTN Launches Mobile Remittance App
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MTN Launches Mobile Remittance App
MTN Launches Mobile Remittance App
Dec 2, 2019
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
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Financial Inclusion
Vodacom Launches VodaLend Business Advance for SMEs
Vodacom Launches VodaLend Business Advance for SMEs
Nov 22, 2019
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
AfricaCom: MTN wants Ayoba to be a 'super app'
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AfricaCom: MTN wants Ayoba to be a 'super app'
AfricaCom: MTN wants Ayoba to be a 'super app'
Nov 13, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
M-Pesa One of 10 Most Influential Projects of Last 50 Years, Says PMI
Mobile Money
M-Pesa One of 10 Most Influential Projects of Last 50 Years, Says PMI
M-Pesa One of 10 Most Influential Projects of Last 50 Years, Says PMI
Oct 11, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Mobile Money Takes Off in South Sudan
Mobile Money
Mobile Money Takes Off in South Sudan
Mobile Money Takes Off in South Sudan
Aug 7, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
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Safaricom Predicts Major Growth for DigiFarm
Safaricom Predicts Major Growth for DigiFarm
Jul 22, 2019
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Investment
Naspers-owned PayU Buys Iyzico for $165M
Naspers-owned PayU Buys Iyzico for $165M
Jun 12, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Mobile Money
MTN Adds AI to Mobile Money Services
MTN Adds AI to Mobile Money Services
Jun 10, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Mobile Money
fonYou Opens Its Doors in Nigeria
fonYou Opens Its Doors in Nigeria
Jun 6, 2019
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Safaricom & Vodacom Form Joint Venture to Buy M-Pesa Platform From Vodafone
Partnerships
Safaricom & Vodacom Form Joint Venture to Buy M-Pesa Platform From Vodafone
Safaricom & Vodacom Form Joint Venture to Buy M-Pesa Platform From Vodafone
May 24, 2019
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1 Min Read
byWei Shi, Special Contributor
Fintech
Kenya Provides Expats With Best Digital Life in Africa, Finds Survey
Kenya Provides Expats With Best Digital Life in Africa, Finds Survey
May 23, 2019
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1 Min Read
byWei Shi, Special Contributor
Vodacom Boosts Annual Revenues, Subs Numbers
Investment
Vodacom Boosts Annual Revenues, Subs Numbers
Vodacom Boosts Annual Revenues, Subs Numbers
May 13, 2019
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1 Min Read
byWei Shi, Special Contributor
Safaricom, Ant Financial Enable Alibaba Trading Using M-PESA
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Safaricom, Ant Financial Enable Alibaba Trading Using M-PESA
Safaricom, Ant Financial Enable Alibaba Trading Using M-PESA
Mar 13, 2019
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1 Min Read
byWei Shi, Special Contributor
Mobile Money
Ericsson Wallet to Power MTN Mobile Money for Five More Years
Ericsson Wallet to Power MTN Mobile Money for Five More Years
Mar 1, 2019
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1 Min Read
byWei Shi, Special Contributor
Financial Inclusion
Standard Chartered Takes Its Digital Banking to Four More African Countries
Standard Chartered Takes Its Digital Banking to Four More African Countries
Feb 1, 2019
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
WorldRemit Sets Up Shop in South Africa, Eyes IPO
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WorldRemit Sets Up Shop in South Africa, Eyes IPO
WorldRemit Sets Up Shop in South Africa, Eyes IPO
Jan 17, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRay Le Maistre, Special Contributor
Mobile Money
Mobile Money Transfers in Kenya Hit Ksh. 2 Trillion in Q3
Mobile Money Transfers in Kenya Hit Ksh. 2 Trillion in Q3
Dec 23, 2018
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
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Ecobank Appoints MFS Africa As Its Digital Payments Partner
Ecobank Appoints MFS Africa As Its Digital Payments Partner
Dec 12, 2018
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1 Min Read
MTN, Orange Forge Mobile Money Interop Deal
Mobile Money
MTN, Orange Forge Mobile Money Interop Deal
MTN, Orange Forge Mobile Money Interop Deal
Nov 23, 2018
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1 Min Read
byWei Shi, Special Contributor
Fintech
Safaricom Celebrates Its 18th Birthday
Safaricom Celebrates Its 18th Birthday
Oct 25, 2018
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1 Min Read
Africa the 'Silicon Valley of Banking' - TagPay
Financial Inclusion
Africa the 'Silicon Valley of Banking' - TagPay
Africa the 'Silicon Valley of Banking' - TagPay
Sep 29, 2018
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Orange Digital Ventures Invests Again in Yoco
Investment
Orange Digital Ventures Invests Again in Yoco
Orange Digital Ventures Invests Again in Yoco
Sep 7, 2018
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Can African Tech Leapfrog Global Competitors?
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Can African Tech Leapfrog Global Competitors?
Can African Tech Leapfrog Global Competitors?
Sep 3, 2018
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors

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