With influx of fintech companies innovating to bring products and services to unbanked and banked segments of African societies, one might be tempted to declare that cash is dead. However, fintech that are well-embedded in Africa will understand cash is, in fact, alive and well, explains Cat Denoon-Stevens at Mukuru. "Fintech that are well-embedded in Africa and other emerging markets will understand cash is, in fact, alive and well. In many instances, it is the primary form of tender." That's just a snippet of what we have to offer in this month's magazine. Want to get ahead in your industry? Read the full magazine in the link below: https://lnkd.in/ew_bkh6y If you'd like to feature in the next issue of Intelligent CIO Africa, contact our Managing Editor, Arun Shankar at [email protected]
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Do African consumers want to use cash, digital, or both? 💰 With the influx of fintech companies innovating to bring products and services to unbanked and banked segments of African societies, one might be tempted to declare that cash is dead. However, fintech that are well-embedded in Africa will understand cash is, in fact, alive and well, explains Cat Denoon-Stevens at Mukuru Full article below in Intelligent CIO Africa 📃 Lynchpin Media
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I just published a 6-minute read article on Medium, I explore how innovative fintech startups are revolutionizing the financial landscape, bridging payment gaps, and promoting financial inclusion across Africa. From mobile money platforms like M-PESA Kenya PalmPay and Gig platforms like ImaliPay just to mention a few to digital payment solutions driving economic growth, the impact of fintech is truly transformative. One of the highlights of my research was delving into the insightful report by EFInA, shedding light on the dynamics of payment corridors and their implications for financial access. Understanding these corridors is crucial for unlocking the full potential of fintech in driving sustainable development and achieving the SDGs. #Fintech #Africa #SubSaharanAfrica #FinancialInclusion #EconomicGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #MobileMoney #DigitalPayments #Regulation #SDGs
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Here’s an executive insight from the Founder & CEO of Egyptian payments giant Fawry: 💡 Be sure to consider recurring revenue & transaction frequency when deciding on what business to build. Read more in yesterday's Afridigest Fintech Review: https://lnkd.in/dT3T4rPQ __________ 📢 Afridigest is your intelligent guide to #tech in #Africa. Subscribe to the newsletter today for more ideas, analysis, and insights: afridigest.com/subscribe.
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Exciting insights from our CEO, Nameer Khan, on the pivotal role of fintech payments in driving sustainable change in Africa! With 60% of Africa's land already degraded, leveraging fintech can help transform consumer behavior and support the carbon credits market. Learn how fintech can enable environmentally conscious decisions at the point of sale and drive towards a net-zero future. Discover more in our the latest article covered by Business Insider Africa : https://lnkd.in/dZxY8RX2 #sustainability #fintech #carbonmarkets #netzero Arshad Khan Ahson Saeed Bismah Shehzad Usman Sarwar malaika khan Mohammad Zuhaib Khan
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