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Congolese Fintech Startups, Government Form Association to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
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.
Nigeria: Access Bank to Boost Financial Inclusion With Offline Platform
The idea was launched in collaboration with RemitPlus, which has been championing offline banking in Nigeria.
Kenya and Tanzania Launch Project to Boost Financial Inclusion
Kenya and Tanzania on Friday launched a project in partnership with the African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Associations to boost financial inclusion in the two countries.
Palmpay Drives Financial Inclusion With Cost-Saving Benefits for Users
Africa-focused fintech platform PalmPay has unveiled two cost-saving financial products in its continued drive for financial inclusion across Nigerian communities allowing users of the app to enjoy unlimited free transfers to all banks in the country.
South Africa's Sava and Mastercard Partner to Support Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises
Through the partnership, the two entities will provide small businesses in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt with an online platform, powered by SAVA’s Payment Transaction System, that includes digital bank accounts and accounting integration tools.
Swedfund Invests $5 Million in Bridge Bank Microfinance to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Côte D’Ivoire
The investment aims to strengthen financial assistance for micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs), particularly those owned by women in Côte D’Ivoire.
Visa and GSMA Foundation Launch Financial Inclusion Project
The five-year initiative aims to advance digital financial inclusion for 20 million people, especially women, small holder farmers, and nano, micro and small enterprise owners across low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Facilitating Access to Finance for MSMEs in Agriculture in Sierra Leone
By addressing the need for improved access to financial services and support for MSMEs in agriculture, the project aims to contribute to the creation of jobs and the sustainable and inclusive economic development of the sector.
TerraPay Joins Forces With Diamond Trust Bank Uganda, to Simplify Global Money Transfers in Uganda
This partnership is poised to significantly narrow the financial inclusion gap, streamlining the processes of money transfer, savings, and credit accessibility for individuals.
Nigerian Microfinance Bank Carbon Acquires Fintech Startup Vella Finance
The acquisition of the fintech startup paves for Carbon to launch a new banking platform targeting Nigerian businesses.