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24/11/2025

UAE Invests US$1 Billion to Expand AI Across Africa https://fintechnews.ae/28873/fintech-africa/uae-1b-ai-investment-africa/

The UAE will invest $1 billion to expand AI across Africa, supporting education, healthcare, and climate adaptation.

21/11/2025

Mastercard and Zenith Bank Launch Essential Debit Card in Nigeria https://fintechnews.ae/28811/fintech-africa/essential-debit-card-nigeria/

Mastercard and Zenith Bank launch the Essential Debit Card to improve access to secure digital payments in Nigeria.

20/11/2025

Despite progress, limited digital literacy continues to hinder SME access to banking services.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ae/28477/fintech-africa/african-banks-turn-to-digital-platforms-and-partnerships-to-drive-growth-in-sme-banking/

Across Africa, financial institutions are increasingly viewing small business banking as a key growth driver, with more banks turning to digital platforms, data analytics, and partnerships, to better serve small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

18/11/2025

AfCFTA and Google Launch Free Digital Skills Programme for African SMEs https://fintechnews.ae/28777/fintech-africa/afcfta-google-digital-skills-sme/

Google and AfCFTA launch a free programme to equip African SMEs with AI, cloud, and cross-border trade skills.

18/11/2025

Luno and Discovery Bank Integrate Cryptocurrency into Mobile App https://fintechnews.ae/28758/fintech-africa/luno-discovery-bank-crypto-integration/

Luno partners with Discovery Bank to let South African customers trade cryptocurrencies directly in the banking app.

14/11/2025

FNB and Mastercard Launch Globba for Cross-Border Payments https://fintechnews.ae/28726/fintech-africa/fnb-mastercard-globba-cross-border/

FNB and Mastercard launch Globba, a cross-border payments solution offering fast, secure, and traceable transfers to over 120 countries worldwide.

14/11/2025

Revolut Appoints Dr Gaby Magomola as Chairman for South Africa https://fintechnews.ae/28722/fintech-africa/revolut-gaby-magomola-chairman-sa/

Revolut names Dr Gaby Magomola as Chairman of its South Africa unit after submitting its Section 12 banking application.

13/11/2025

Equinix to Open New US$22M Data Centre in Lagos https://fintechnews.ae/28671/fintech-africa/equinix-lagos-lg3-data-centre/

Equinix will open its US$22M LG3 data centre in Lagos in Q1 2026, part of a US$100M investment to strengthen Africa’s digital infrastructure.

11/11/2025

These companies operate across diverse fintech verticals ranging from digital assets to wealthtech, and have recorded significant growth over the past year, positioning them for continued momentum in 2025 and beyond.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ae/28410/fintech/11-middle-east-and-africa-companies-named-among-top-100-most-promising-fintech-startups-of-2025/

11 companies from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) have been featured in this year’s CB Insights Fintech 100, recognized among the top 100 most promising fintech startups in 2025.

10/11/2025

IFC Invests US$6 Million in First Circle Capital to Support African Fintech https://fintechnews.ae/28610/fintech-africa/ifc-invests-6m-first-circle-capital-african-fintech/

IFC has invested $6m in First Circle Capital to expand early-stage fintech investments across Africa, alongside support from We-Fi and DGGF.

07/11/2025

TymeBank Names Cheslyn Jacobs as New CEO https://fintechnews.ae/28517/fintech-africa/tymebank-cheslyn-jacobs-ceo/

TymeBank appoints Cheslyn Jacobs as CEO from January 2026, with Karl Westvig continuing in an advisory role during the leadership transition.

07/11/2025

Meet the 10 Finalists of the 2025 MEST Africa Challenge https://fintechnews.ae/28561/fintech-africa/mest-africa-challenge-2025-top-10-finalists/

MEST Africa and Absa unveil the 10 finalists for the 2025 MEST Africa Challenge, set to compete in Cape Town for US$50,000.

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