A central goal of the vision is measurable impact, particularly in terms of economic development and social inclusion.

The transaction marks a significant milestone for both the company and Egypt’s fintech and non-bank financial services sector. A second closing is expected to follow as part of the ongoing investment round.

Inaccessible interfaces, screen reader incompatibility and unintuitive layouts limit independent use and create “partial inclusion.” Two main issues limit inclusion in India and much of the world.

The inaugural meeting focused on financial inclusion and digital finance as its first deep-dive theme.

Through this collaboration, Libyan Islamic Bank will leverage AFS’s advanced Visa card issuance and processing capabilities to deliver faster, more seamless onboarding and improved customer experiences.

Built for South Africa’s hybrid economy, where digital payments and cash remain equally important, the wallet integrates everyday financial services into a single solution. 

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is looking to strengthen its financial inclusion push with MainMoney, a digital payment platform which has been integrated with the country’s national payments infrastructure. 

The engagement aligns with the Bank Group’s strategic priorities under its ‘Four Cardinal Points’, particularly efforts to expand access to capital, strengthen financial and digital systems, and accelerate industrialization across the continent.

With this development, Burundi becomes the 22nd country in Africa to implement an instant payment system, reflecting a growing continental shift toward faster and more inclusive digital payment infrastructure.