Ethiopia Mandates Interoperable QR Code Payments for All Payment Providers by December 1
Mandate for QR codes issued by payment providers in Ethiopia starting December. Introduction of a universal QR standard developed by EthSwitch.
Crypto Platform YellowCard Raises $33 Million To Continue Expansion Efforts In Africa
Yellow Card raised $33 million in new venture capital funding. Total funding raised by Yellow Card is about $49 million.
M-PESA Global Services: Simplifying Cross-Border Transactions
Safaricom expands M-PESA Global service to Ethiopia. Consumers can conduct mobile money transfers from Kenya to Ethiopia.
In the sprawling wilderness, rethink the King: The leopard’s advantage in Africa’s startup jungle
Africa presents a vast potential market, yet this opportunity comes with unique challenges. Factors like mobile phone affordability, data costs, network speeds, and digital literacy significantly influence market accessibility.
Hibret Bank and Mastercard Launch Prepaid Hibir Mastercard
Hibret Bank and Mastercard have launched Prepaid Hibir Mastercard services in Ethiopia. The card features dual-interface support and a reloadable feature for convenience.
