Africa

Africa is the world's second largest and second most-populous continent. At about 30.3 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.2 billion people as of 2016, it accounts for about 16% of the world's human population.

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MFS Africa CEO: Prepaid Cards Open World of Online Payments to Millions in Africa
MFS Africa CEO: Prepaid Cards Open World of Online Payments to Millions in Africa
June 10, 2022  |  Mobile Payments

Imagine a fashion influencer with millions of YouTube subscribers who is trying to monetize her online content and at the same time purchase a Spotify...

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EMEA Daily: Germany’s N26 Teams With Stripe
EMEA Daily: Germany’s N26 Teams With Stripe
June 03, 2022  |  emea

In today’s top stories from Europe, the Middle East and Africa, German digital bank N26 works with Stripe to expand its account top-up options. Also,...

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Identity Verification API Eases Fraud Concerns in Africa’s Digital Space
Identity Verification API Eases Fraud Concerns in Africa’s Digital Space
May 27, 2022  |  Identity

Africa’s technology industry is booming, helped by a competitive tech landscape that has contributed to a leapfrogging effect of bypassing traditional paths like landlines straight...

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Today in Crypto: US House Eyes Probe of Cawthorn’s Crypto Dealings; Investors Take $10B Out of Tether
Today in Crypto: US House Eyes Probe of Cawthorn’s Crypto Dealings; Investors Take $10B Out...
May 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who recently lost his primary to represent western North Carolina again, is now under investigation for crypto-related matter, a press release...

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OPay, Mastercard Tie-Up Drives Financial Inclusion in Middle East, Africa  
OPay, Mastercard Tie-Up Drives Financial Inclusion in Middle East, Africa  
May 19, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

OPay and Mastercard are collaborating to drive financial inclusion across the Middle East and Africa by partnering to open up digital commerce in the region,...

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JumiaPay Transactions Account for 34% of Total Orders in Q1, Faces Increased Competition
JumiaPay Transactions Account for 34% of Total Orders in Q1, Faces Increased Competition
May 17, 2022  |  Earnings

Africa-focused online marketplace Jumia Technologies highlighted signs of continued growth in the first quarter of 2022, driven by the expansion of its logistics service and...

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Today in B2B: Companies Lack in-House Digitization Expertise; BNPL Reduces Supplier-Buyer Friction
Today in B2B: Companies Lack in-House Digitization Expertise; BNPL Reduces Supplier-Buyer Friction
May 11, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, a lack of in-house know-how hinders companies’ attempts to digitize, while buy now, pay later (BNPL) connects buyers and suppliers. Plus,...

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Private Labels, Custom Packaging Giving ‘Made in Africa’ Brands an Image Makeover
Private Labels, Custom Packaging Giving ‘Made in Africa’ Brands an Image Makeover
May 11, 2022  |  Africa

Goods and products manufactured in Africa are often perceived to be of inferior quality compared to those from other countries. According to Birame Sock, founder...

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Umba CEO: Emerging Markets’ Legacy Banking Systems Begging for All-In-One Fix
Umba CEO: Emerging Markets’ Legacy Banking Systems Begging for All-In-One Fix
April 15, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

“The typical legacy bank isn’t a technology company. They are purchasing a core banking system from a vendor that sells to banks around the world.”...

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