Yellow Card and Visa Partner to Push Stablecoin Payments in Emerging Markets
June 20, 2025
Yellow Card announced a partnership with Visa to help drive the next phase of innovation in cross-border payments and financial infrastructure across emerging markets where Yellow Card is licensed to operate. Through this partnership, Visa…
Absa Bank Kenya Unveils Business Credit Card with Visa
June 11, 2025
Absa Bank and Visa have launched the Absa Business Credit Card, aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by improving transactional efficiency and expense tracking across Kenya and beyond. Tailored to suit unique…
Visa and AFRAA Reveal Payment System Gaps Among African Airlines
May 19, 2025
A new study by Visa and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has revealed how passengers pay for their flights. The report also showed how airlines manage those payments behind the scenes. The report is part…
Visa Appoints Victor Makere as New Country Manager for Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda
May 12, 2025
Visa has appointed Victor Makere as Country Manager for Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda. Victor will be at the helm of Visa’s strategic efforts across these key East African markets in his new role. He…
Visa Unveils Intelligent Commerce to Power AI-Driven Shopping and Payments
May 2, 2025
AI is transforming how we shop and pay. Visa is bringing the power of its network and decades-long expertise to bring trust and security to AI-driven commerce. Introduced today at the Visa Global Product Drop,…
Visa Invests in Konnect and PayTic Following Africa Accelerator Demo Day
April 22, 2025
Visa has announced investments in two fintechs that took part in the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. Visa’s investments include Konnect, a Tunisian fintech that enables seamless, accessible, and instant payments by provisioning links that…
Visa Appoints John Njoroge as Country Manager for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia
April 2, 2025
Visa has announced the appointments of John Njoroge as the new Country Manager and Senior Business Development Leader for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia. In this role, John will drive Visa’s strategic growth, enhance client…
The Rise of Digital Payments and the Growing Threat of Online Scams – Insights from Visa’s Stay Secure Study 2025
April 1, 2025
The use of digital payments is on the rise and about 74% of consumers expect to use them more in the next 12 months. The convenience of mobile banking apps, e-commerce transactions, and contactless payments…
Visa to Set Up Data Center in Nigeria
March 27, 2025
Visa has announced plans to set up data center infrastructure in Nigeria. This new investment will complement the global payment giant’s existing stake of over $1 billion in Nigeria, which includes strategic partnerships in fintech…