Africa

Africa is the world's second largest and second most-populous continent. At about 30.3 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.2 billion people as of 2016, it accounts for about 16% of the world's human population.

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PayU Seeks To Boost Nigerian Online Payment Market Beyond N200 Billion

PayU Seeks To Boost Nigerian Online Payment Market Beyond N200 Billion
PayU Seeks To Boost Nigerian Online Payment Market Beyond N200 Billion
June 06, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Having the ability to exchange money on the internet has reached nearly every corner of the globe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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M-Pesa Mobile Banking To Cover More Of Africa
M-Pesa Mobile Banking To Cover More Of Africa
May 29, 2017  |  Consumer Finance

Millions more smartphone users in Africa will now have access to basic banking services like borrowing and saving as the popular mobile financial service platform...

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M-Pesa’s Quiet Mobile Revolution 10 Years In
M-Pesa’s Quiet Mobile Revolution 10 Years In
April 11, 2017  |  Payment Methods

In the developed world, particularly in the United States, mobile payments have entered the scene with a lot of fanfare and great expectations — but...

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Bitbond, BitPesa Partner For African SME Finance
Bitbond, BitPesa Partner For African SME Finance
March 29, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Two FinTechs are joining forces to help SMEs across Africa access finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Women Entrepreneurs Take Charge In Africa
PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Women Entrepreneurs Take Charge In Africa
March 08, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

Women entrepreneurs in Africa are on the rise, according to the Mastercard Index of Women’s Entrepreneurship (MIWE) released this week. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Safaricom And mSurvey To Map Africa’s Economy
Safaricom And mSurvey To Map Africa’s Economy
March 08, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Safaricom, the mobile provider in Kenya, is partnering with mSurvey, the data collection company, to provide customers with a Consumer Wallet that maps out the...

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In Africa, Women Entrepreneurs Abound
In Africa, Women Entrepreneurs Abound
March 08, 2017  |  Financial Inclusion

Following the release of the Mastercard Index of Women’s Entrepreneurship (MIWE) today (Mar. 7), it was revealed that 34.8 percent of businesses in Uganda are...

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WaystoCap Is Aiming To Boost Cross-Border B2B eCommerce In Africa
WaystoCap Is Aiming To Boost Cross-Border B2B eCommerce In Africa
February 08, 2017  |  International

WaystoCap, the eCommerce company that is part of the Y Combinator program, is aiming to boost cross-border business-to-business sales in Africa. Get the Full Story...

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