Category: Fintech
Mastercard, Central Bank of Egypt partner to introduce Apple Pay to Egyptian consumers
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In partnership with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Egyptian Banks Company (EBC), Mastercard offers Apple…
MNT-Halan targets UAE’s underbanked with digital salary financing solution
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Egypt’s top fintech business and first unicorn announced its entry into the UAE market on Wednesday as a…
Nigerian SME fintech Billboxx raises $1.6M in pre-seed funding
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Billboxx, a Nigerian fintech startup, announced on December 11, 2024, that it has successfully raised $1.6 million in…
CBN cracks down on Moniepoint, OPay with ₦1 billion fine each over regulatory violations
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified its oversight on the fintech sector, imposing ₦1 billion fines…
NIB, Mastercard partner to boost financial inclusion, digital transactions in Ethiopia
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NIB International Bank (NIB) has partnered with Mastercard to launch the Prepaid Mastercard, a flexible and safe payment…
Fawry leverages EGP 1.3 billion fund to enter Saudi Arabia’s competitive market
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As part of an ambitious regional development strategy, Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payments, a pioneer in…
BCP Group partners Mastercard to enhance cross-border payment
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Through a partnership with Mastercard, the BCP Group will use the money movement capabilities offered by Mastercard Move…
Bank of Tanzania to begin accepting applications for Fintech Regulatory Sandbox in January 2025
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The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has opened applications for its Fintech Regulatory Sandbox, which will be open from…
Kenya govt fines NCBA Bank for sending customer account statements to ex-wife
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The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has fined NCBA Bank Kenya PLC hundreds of thousands of…
Moove-Waymo partnership to power U.S. autonomous fleet
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Waymo has announced a significant partnership with Moove, an African fintech company, on December 5, 2024. Moove will…
