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Payments move economies. Credit multiplies them. During the AFTSLIVE session, Why Flutterwave Acquired Mono and What It Means for African Commerce, Gabriel Ologunwa (AVP, Global Expansion & Payment Partnerships, West Africa at Flutterwave) pointed to credit as the next major unlock for Africa’s digital economy. When access to credit sits inside wallets and merchant ecosystems, users can go beyond what they currently hold, doubling, tripling, or even 10x-ing their purchasing power. At scale, this

Payments move economies. Credit multiplies them. During the AFTSLIVE session, Why Flutterwave Acquired Mono and What It Means for African Commerce, Gabriel Ologunwa (AVP, Global Expansion & Payment Partnerships, West Africa at Flutterwave) pointed to credit as the next major unlock for Africa’s digital economy. When access to credit sits inside wallets and merchant ecosystems, users can go beyond what they currently hold, doubling, tripling, or even 10x-ing their purchasing power. At scale, this

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Africa doesn’t need more payment apps; it needs smarter payments built into real work. During Fintech Replay Day 2, Daniel Ndahiro Kagame (Credify Africa) argued that payments growth will come from embedding payments into existing workflows, not building new apps. In sectors like trade, speed matters especially as Africa trades heavily with China, India, and the UAE, where fast payments decide who wins the deal. Payments create the most value when they disappear into workflows where time, reliab

Africa doesn’t need more payment apps; it needs smarter payments built into real work. During Fintech Replay Day 2, Daniel Ndahiro Kagame (Credify Africa) argued that payments growth will come from embedding payments into existing workflows, not building new apps. In sectors like trade, speed matters especially as Africa trades heavily with China, India, and the UAE, where fast payments decide who wins the deal. Payments create the most value when they disappear into workflows where time, reliab

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African merchants can’t scale on fragmented integrations. In the AFTSLIVE session Why Flutterwave Acquired Mono and What It Means for African Commerce, Gabriel Ologunwa explained a core bottleneck: many merchants are forced to integrate separately with payments, KYC, banking, and credit providers, a model that’s costly and unsustainable at scale. The Mono acquisition addresses this by using open banking APIs as a single connectivity layer, making digital banking infrastructure usable across serv

African merchants can’t scale on fragmented integrations. In the AFTSLIVE session Why Flutterwave Acquired Mono and What It Means for African Commerce, Gabriel Ologunwa explained a core bottleneck: many merchants are forced to integrate separately with payments, KYC, banking, and credit providers, a model that’s costly and unsustainable at scale. The Mono acquisition addresses this by using open banking APIs as a single connectivity layer, making digital banking infrastructure usable across serv

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As global growth tightens, Africa is emerging as one of the most compelling growth stories for investors. During Fintech Replay Day 1 (#AFTSLIVE), Benjamin Boachie (Chief Economist, SecondSTAX) explained that while growth is strained in China and Europe, and the US is buoyed largely by AI, Africa’s underlying growth remains strong. However, institutional gaps mean investors are increasingly choosing partnerships over solo expansion, especially for cross-border market entry. In Africa, scale come

As global growth tightens, Africa is emerging as one of the most compelling growth stories for investors. During Fintech Replay Day 1 (#AFTSLIVE), Benjamin Boachie (Chief Economist, SecondSTAX) explained that while growth is strained in China and Europe, and the US is buoyed largely by AI, Africa’s underlying growth remains strong. However, institutional gaps mean investors are increasingly choosing partnerships over solo expansion, especially for cross-border market entry. In Africa, scale come

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By 2026, cross-border payments in Africa will feel almost invisible. At Fintech Replay Day 1 (#AFTSLIVE), Isaac Newton Acquah (The Innovation Spark) predicted deeper partnerships driving this shift with telcos enabling MoMo-to-MoMo transfers across borders and banks scaling fintech integrations regionally. Seamless money movement will come from collaboration between telcos, fintechs, banks, and stablecoin infrastructure. To prepare for 2026, ecosystem players must invest in partnerships that sim

By 2026, cross-border payments in Africa will feel almost invisible. At Fintech Replay Day 1 (#AFTSLIVE), Isaac Newton Acquah (The Innovation Spark) predicted deeper partnerships driving this shift with telcos enabling MoMo-to-MoMo transfers across borders and banks scaling fintech integrations regionally. Seamless money movement will come from collaboration between telcos, fintechs, banks, and stablecoin infrastructure. To prepare for 2026, ecosystem players must invest in partnerships that sim

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AI could be the key to unlocking instant credit for Africa’s most underserved communities. On the panel “Ghana’s Fintech Moment: Africa’s Digital Future,” Owureku Asare (Bank of Ghana) highlighted how AI- and machine learning–driven scorecards can transform access to finance, allowing farmers in remote villages to access funds within seconds through data-driven credit assessment built for local realities. When AI replaces paperwork, financial access shifts from exclusion to opportunity without c

AI could be the key to unlocking instant credit for Africa’s most underserved communities. On the panel “Ghana’s Fintech Moment: Africa’s Digital Future,” Owureku Asare (Bank of Ghana) highlighted how AI- and machine learning–driven scorecards can transform access to finance, allowing farmers in remote villages to access funds within seconds through data-driven credit assessment built for local realities. When AI replaces paperwork, financial access shifts from exclusion to opportunity without c

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Global demand for tech talent is reshaping Africa’s workforce. At The Addis AI Forum, during the fireside chat “Impact AI in Africa and the Talent Behind It,” Mirafe Gebriel Marcos, Country Manager Ethiopia at Sand Technologies (ALX) discussed how the rise of AI and global tech companies is creating new opportunities for young professionals across the continent. While global firms can offer salaries that local companies may struggle to match, the broader impact can still be positive. Thousands o

Global demand for tech talent is reshaping Africa’s workforce. At The Addis AI Forum, during the fireside chat “Impact AI in Africa and the Talent Behind It,” Mirafe Gebriel Marcos, Country Manager Ethiopia at Sand Technologies (ALX) discussed how the rise of AI and global tech companies is creating new opportunities for young professionals across the continent. While global firms can offer salaries that local companies may struggle to match, the broader impact can still be positive. Thousands o

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For the first time, moving money across Africa doesn’t have to be painful. During Fintech Replay Day 1 (#AFTSLIVE), Isaac Newton Acquah (The Innovation Spark) highlighted a major shift in Ghana: blockchain and stablecoins are moving from regulatory gray zones into the mainstream. Digital assets are now regulated and officially part of the financial system. Stablecoins enable near-instant, low-cost transfers, reducing reliance on Europe or the US for intra-African payments. With regulation in pla

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Africa’s next fintech winners will be defined by discipline and trust, not speed. During Fintech Replay Day 2, Daniel Ndahiro Kagame (CEO, Credify Africa) highlighted a shift away from blitzscaling toward strong governance, compliance, and disciplined execution. He also stressed the need for a phygital model, combining digital scale with physical presence, community, and trust. In Africa, sustainable growth comes from blending technology with human connection. Founders must scale with discipline

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Rwanda is positioning itself as a launchpad for fintech expansion across Africa. During AFTSLive: What is Rwanda Signaling to Startups?, Zekarias Amsalu, Co-Founder of Africa Fintech Summit, highlighted how Rwanda’s growing network of fintech licence passporting agreements is creating new opportunities for innovators to scale. With Rwanda now linking frameworks with Ghana and Kenya, fintechs registering in Kigali could potentially access a combined market of over 100 million consumers. For start

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Payment data is becoming a credit infrastructure. During the AFTSLIVE session Why Flutterwave Acquired Mono and What It Means for African Commerce, Gabriel Ologunwa (AVP Global Expansion & Payment Partnerships for West Africa at Flutterwave) explained how verified transaction data allows merchants to embed financial products like trade credit directly into their services. With clear identity, history, and risk signals, credit decisions can happen inside existing platforms. When infrastructure re

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No market has fully mastered the balance between safeguarding citizens and enabling fintech innovation. During the Fintech Licence Passporting fireside chat, Kwame Oppong (Bank of Ghana) noted that while fintech progress brings pride and opportunity, innovation without guardrails can create unintended risks. Regulators and innovators must advance together, especially as Africa builds cross-border frameworks. Trust is the foundation for any ecosystem to scale across markets. Africa must co-create

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Africa’s fintech IPO era has begun, and it won’t stop at one. During Fintech Replay Day 1, Benjamin Boachie (Chief Economist, SecondSTAX) predicted that after Sub-Saharan Africa’s first fintech IPO Optasia’s $1.4B listing in South Africa the “seal has been broken.” With a clear benchmark now in place, more fintechs are likely to follow, using public markets to scale and build credibility. IPOs unlock what Africa’s fintech ecosystem needs most right now: liquidity. With growth, innovation, and ca

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Ghana is signaling that fintech growth and regulatory trust can move together. At #AFTSACCRA2025, Kwame Oppong (Director, FinTech & Innovation Department, Bank of Ghana) reinforced Ghana’s position as a leading fintech and innovation hub, highlighting how the central bank is fostering collaboration that balances responsible innovation with strong regulatory oversight. His message was clear: public–private partnerships, regulatory clarity, and ecosystem connectivity are essential to building inve

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Trust is the foundation of cross-border fintech collaboration. Kwame Oppong, Director of FinTech & Innovation at the Bank of Ghana, noted that regulators often play a dual role supporting innovation while also enforcing the laws that keep financial systems trusted and stable. For countries to collaborate on initiatives like fintech licence passporting, regulators must have strong frameworks, credible supervision, and ecosystems that other jurisdictions can rely on. That trust is what enables cou

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On to Day 2 of the #AfricaFintechFestival, our chief financial services officer delivered a keynote speech on revolutionizing rural payments with fintech solutions.She highlighted how addressing the digital divide for social equity and economic development is crucial.Fintech solutions like M-PESA have revolutionized financial access and inclusion. We are committed to leveraging technology and partnerships to transform lives.We call upon stakeholders to foster a regulatory environment that encour

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Les fintech sont un atout pour la maîtrise des coûts d’accès au financement en Afrique. #WeAreTech | We Are Tech Africa

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𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 The future of fintech isn’t just about innovation - it’s about trust, collaboration, and working hand-in-hand with regulators. At Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025, industry leaders including Mumbi Annstella ( Tala Kenya), Ted Pantone (Turaco, Maxwell Obi (Waza), Samuel Okwuada (Remedial Health) and Oluwatoyin Fakorede ( Raenest), explored how innovation and collaboration are shaping Africa’s financial futur

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