Africa's Tech Future, Today.
African payments technology firm Interswitch reports that bank infrastructure for contactless transactions is established across Nigeria. However, convincing consumers to adopt tap-to-pay over traditional cards and mobile transfers remains the primary barrier to nationwide usage.
African cross-border payments company Raenest is expanding beyond money transfers to help users generate returns on their balances. Speaking at Moonshot 2026, co-founder and chief executive officer Richard Oyome outlined how integrating earning mechanisms and stablecoin liquidity allows creators, freelancers, and businesses to maximize their stored funds.
African cryptocurrency infrastructure platform Breet is advocating for simpler digital asset payments to drive enterprise adoption. Speaking at Moonshot by TechCabal in Lagos, chief operating officer Vivian Mbene emphasized that enabling businesses to receive local currency settlements directly is critical to overcoming merchant skepticism.
Traditional commercial lenders must embed financial services directly into everyday consumer transactions to remain competitive alongside digital platforms. Speaking at Moonshot by TechCabal in Lagos, industry leaders from Access Holdings and OPay argued that future banking success relies on making core financial infrastructure seamless and invisible.
[[Title]] Flutterwave CEO Explains Why African Fintechs Are Seeking Banking Licences [[Excerpt]] African financial technology companies are increasingly acquiring microfinance and commercial banking licences to deepen customer relationships and secure direct settlement capabilities. According to Flutterwave chief executive Olugbenga Agboola, transitioning into licensed deposit-taking institutions
African fintech company Grey has launched Paycheck, an automated payroll solution designed for businesses employing international and remote talent. Building on its existing cross-border consumer payment platform, the new tool aims to accelerate user growth beyond three million accounts.
Moniepoint restructuring hits engineering and product teams: staff were offered five months' salary to leave, with role decisions due 2–11 November.
Cross-border payments in Africa need $120 million and a binding AU protocol to work, says an AfricaNenda study. Here is the plan and which blocs go first.
Raenest used its Lagos event to add vaults paying up to 16% on naira, a physical card and stablecoin invoicing. What Raenest offers now, and the risks to know.
The Nclude fund, now advised by DPI Venture Capital, closed above $112M with 93% African capital. Here is who paid, what it backs and what founders can expect.
Endeavor Catalyst raised $320 million for Fund V, its largest yet. Here is how the fund invests, which African startups it backs and what founders need.
Fuliza ya Pochi gives Pochi la Biashara merchants an M-Pesa overdraft to pay suppliers and bills. Who qualifies, how repayment works and what to check first.
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