The association, known as the Congolese Fintech Network, will seek to enhance access to investment opportunities and promote information sharing in Congo, with a goal to accelerate financial inclusion.

The strategic partnership aims to facilitate financial inclusion by providing consumers and businesses with a new and effortless way to conduct e-commerce transactions in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Tunisie Leasing and Factoring has raised a $7.5 million green loan arranged by Symbiotics Investments to further expand its renewable energy and energy-efficient machinery and equipment offerings.

According to the World Bank, the loan aims to finance Tunisian institutions for lending to eligible small and medium-sized enterprises.

The grant will allow Opportunity International to provide micro and small business loans, digital tools and specialized technical training to women-led small- and micro businesses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda.

The initiative will include the International Dialogue on the Role of Islamic Social Financing in Achieving the SDGs, which will launch critical discussions including with global leaders and Islamic institutions on the role of Islamic social financing.

Congo-based fintech Flash has launched a payment tool including a Visa card offering, Flash Money, for the Congolese market.

Tunisia’s apex bank, Central Bank of Tunisia last Thursday, March 26, unveiled new banknotes honouring a female history maker in the country’s medical history.