Mastercard Unveils Improved Identity Check for SA Users
Mastercard announces changes to its Identity Check program for South African cardholders. The upgrade focuses on biometric verification methods like facial recognition and fingerprint scanning.
New Era of Digital Payments in Middle East and Africa
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services sign a multi-year commercial partnership. Mastercard Gateway will be adopted as a payment solution in 40 markets.
Mastercard and KaiOS Launch Initiative to Boost SMEs
Collaboration between KaiOS Technologies and Mastercard announced. Integration of digital payment methods for SMEs in Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria.
The problem with African EV startups
$9.5 million raised by Zeno for electric motorbikes. Zeno plans to introduce swappable battery electric motorbikes in East Africa by early 2025.
Safaricom and Mastercard Expand Merchant Services in Kenya
Partnership between Safaricom and Mastercard announced. Collaboration to benefit over 636,000 retailers using M-PESA.
