New Policy Guide Charts Path to Transform Kenya’s Gig Economy
November 18, 2024
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…
Stanbic Bank and Mastercard Launch Metallic World Elite Mastercard in East Africa
October 29, 2024
Stanbic Bank and Mastercard have today announced the introduction of the World Elite Mastercard for the Bank’s affluent clients across the region. The World Elite Mastercard, categorized into the Stanbic World card and Stanbic World…
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services Partner to Accelerate Digital Payments in Africa and the Middle East
October 2, 2024
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a multi-year commercial partnership agreement to digitize payment acceptance in Middle East and Africa, across countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa and UAE….
I&M Bank and Mastercard Launch Business Credit Card Proposition to Transform Business Expenses Management
July 20, 2024
I&M Bank has collaborated with Mastercard to launch the new Business Credit Card proposition, a comprehensive financial tool designed to help businesses manage day-to-day expenses more effectively and support global operations. This initiative marks another…
Highlights from the Inaugural Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference
July 17, 2024
About 600 stakeholders from over 30 countries in Africa and beyond came together from July 8 to 10 at the inaugural Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss education technology for resilient and…
Mastercard Foundation Fund Opens Applications for Agri-Focused Fund
April 15, 2024
The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund, calling for proposals from SMEs in the agriculture sector that can create work opportunities at scale for young women and men, young…
Equity Bank Partners Mastercard to Facilitate Cross Border Money Transfers in Kenya
April 12, 2024
Mastercard and Equity Bank have announced a strategic collaboration that will enable Equity Bank customers to send money safely and securely to 30 countries. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for cross-border financial transactions in…
Mastercard and MTN Partner to Revolutionise the Mobile Money Ecosystem in Africa
March 1, 2024
Summary Mastercard and MTN have partnered to introduce a prepaid virtual card to 13 African markets, including Benin, Nigeria, South Africa, and Rwanda. This card expands international reach for remittance services, and enhanced solutions for…
Mastercard and Carrefour Partner for Exclusive Shopping Discounts
November 14, 2023
Carrefour has teamed up with Mastercard to introduce an enticing 20% discount on purchases made at Carrefour stores using locally issued Mastercard cards. Starting from November 10, 2023, and extending until December 31, 2023, the…