Mastercard and Paymentology Partner to Accelerate Fintech Card Issuance in South Africa
March 17, 2025
Mastercard is deepening its collaboration with Paymentology to facilitate card issuance for fintech companies in South Africa. This collaboration will support fintechs with the expertise, infrastructure, and rapid go-to-market capabilities needed to navigate the complexities…
Airtel Partners with Mastercard to Launch Airtel Money GlobalPay Card in Uganda
March 10, 2025
Airtel has partnered with Mastercard to launch the Airtel Money GlobalPay Card in Uganda. According to the company, this payment solution is designed to connect Airtel money customers with global online marketplaces. Through this partnership,…
Mastercard SME Confidence Index: 91% of Kenyan SMEs Have Adopted Digital Payments
February 28, 2025
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya are actively adopting digital payments, leveraging technological advancements, and forming strategic collaborations to enhance growth and resilience, as highlighted in the third edition of the Mastercard SME Confidence…
KCB and Mastercard Launch Kenya’s First Multi-Currency Prepaid Card
January 24, 2025
KCB Bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch Kenya’s first multi-currency prepaid card that supports 11 hard currencies. This card is designed to simplify international transactions for customers by enabling seamless spending across various destinations. …
Mastercard Opens First Office in Accra
January 17, 2025
Mastercard has expanded its operations in West Africa with the opening of its first office in Accra, Ghana. This strategic milestone underscores Mastercard’s commitment to supporting the country’s growing digital economy by providing innovative financial…
New Report Highlights AI’s Role in Tackling Youth Unemployment in Africa
December 6, 2024
Caribou Digital in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation has released a new report titled; The Role of AI Innovation Clusters in Fostering Youth Employment in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications. The report offers insights on what role…
Applications Open for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
November 25, 2024
Injini, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, which supports South Africa-based start-ups aiming to improve education through innovation. The Fellowship offers participating…
New Policy Guide Charts Path to Transform Kenya’s Gig Economy
November 18, 2024
A new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, eMobilis Technology Institute, and Africa Practice, offers a comprehensive roadmap to reform Kenya’s gig economy and create a more equitable and sustainable sector for over one…
Mastercard and DTB Partner to Drive Digital Payments in East Africa
November 5, 2024
Mastercard and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) have announced a 10-year agreement to offer tailored digital payment solutions across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The two organizations hope this partnership will transform the digital and banking landscape…