Visa Appoints Michael Berner as Head of Southern and Eastern Africa
February 19, 2025
Visa has announced the appointment of Michael Berner as the Head of Southern and Eastern Africa (SEA), effective immediately. He will oversee all Visa operations in 24 markets in SEA and will report to Visa’s…
Visa Launches Report Highlighting Digital Payments Growth Opportunities for Kenyan SMEs
February 17, 2025
Visa has announced the launch of a new report, ‘Value of Acceptance: Understanding the Digital Payment Landscape in Kenya,’ which reveals growth opportunities for digital payments, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The report…
Applications Now Open for the 4th Edition of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator
January 7, 2025
Visa has officially opened applications for the 4th edition of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. This is its biannual program that seeks to offer startups access to all the necessary tools, industry connections and mentorship…
Co-op Bank Unveils Visa Business Cards for SMEs and Corporates
December 10, 2024
Co-op Bank has today unveiled its Visa Business Cards in Kenya. The cards are targeting Medium and Small Business Enterprises, Cooperative Societies and Corporate Institutions. Co-op Bank will have three different cards, Debit Card, a…
Visa Fintech Accelerator's Second Cohort Concludes With Demo Day in South Africa
December 4, 2024
Visa has concluded the Demo Day for the second cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. This event was held in Cape Town, South Africa on December 2nd. At the event, 23 fintech startups…
The LOOP Visa Card Unlocks Financial Convenience and Lifestyle Rewards
November 7, 2024
In the current fast moving world, people demand more than the usual banking solutions. They look for solutions that should seamlessly fit into their lifestyle, blending convenience, security, and flexibility. This is where LOOP steps…
Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Completes First Cohort with Investments in Oze, Workpay, OkHi, and ORDA
November 5, 2024
Visa has announced investments in four start-ups that graduated from the inaugural cohort of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. These investments reflect Visa’s ongoing dedication to championing digital innovation in Africa, helping drive fintech…
EFTCorp and Visa Partner to Improve Digital Payments in Africa
October 30, 2024
EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) and Visa have announced a transformative five-year partnership aimed at revolutionising Africa’s digital payments landscape. This collaboration seeks to enhance financial inclusion and introduce advanced payment solutions across the continent. Fintechs across…
Visa and USAID Partner to Drive Inclusive Digital Government Systems Worldwide
October 29, 2024
Visa has announced it is working jointly with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to improve access to open, secure, and inclusive digital government systems across the world. Following the recent launch of…