FirstRand Group has committed R4.7-billion to acquire a 20.1% stake in AI-powered fintech company Optasia, ahead of the firm’s planned…
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Fintech leaders Mukuru and JUMO have joined forces to launch Fast Loan, an AI-powered, mobile-first credit solution designed to help…
Huawei Digital Power has installed AI-enabled data center infrastructure at the Cooperative Bank of Oromia, aiming to improve uptime and…
Zambian fintech start-up eShandi is transforming financial access across Africa with its AI-powered credit assessment platform, enabling loans for individuals…
Mastercard has released a landmark whitepaper titled “Harnessing the Transformative Power of AI in Africa,” highlighting the continent’s unique opportunity…
Kenya is at a crossroads in harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) for financial inclusion, but expert Jimmie Mwangi warns that without…
Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, in partnership with the African Banker magazine, has launched the inaugural report in…
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has taken a major step forward by integrating with United Bank for Africa’s…
Pan-African banking group Ecobank has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud aimed at transforming financial services across Africa. The…
What happens when banking meets artificial intelligence? If you were at ENGAGE Dubai, you’d know: sparks fly, systems upgrade (well,…