Safaricom Ethiopia and partners to launch digital payment system for healthcare
24 March 2025
Safaricom Ethiopia is embarking on an initiative aimed at shaping the digital landscape in the East African nation by collaborating with a financial services provider and the Federal Ministry of Health. Together, they are set to introduce a safe, efficient, and scalable digital payment system designed specifically for the healthcare sector.
The primary objectives are to enhance financial inclusion, simplify healthcare payment processes, and improve overall service delivery across Ethiopia. The agreement will integrate M-PESA’s advanced digital payment technology within healthcare facilities, facilitating cashless transactions, automating insurance payments, and ensuring timely salary disbursements for health extension workers.
Find out more Mastercard and Paymentology strengthen partnership to boost card issuance for Fintechs
20 March 2025
In a strategic move to enhance the financial ecosystem in South Africa, Mastercard and Paymentology are intensifying their collaboration to streamline card issuance for fintech companies.
This partnership is designed to equip fintechs with the infrastructure and market readiness required to effectively issue payment cards, addressing the pressing challenges faced by many in the sector.
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M-PESA partners with Safaricom Ethiopia to boost financial inclusion
18 March 2025
M-PESA is embarking on a mission to empower Ethiopia's tech innovators and enhance financial inclusion in the country.
In collaboration with its sister company, Safaricom Ethiopia, M-PESA aims to address significant financial inclusion gaps by offering mobile payments, savings, lending, and various other financial services to underserved communities lacking access to traditional banking.
Find out more ATU weighs in on Africa’s 5G readiness
04 March 2025
The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has unveiled a new report that evaluates the readiness of African countries to roll out and utilize 5G networks across the continent.
The ‘Report on 5G Preparedness and Relevant Use Cases in Africa’ estimates that Africa’s internet use at 38% of the population against a global average of 68%. To bridge the gaps in both universal and more so meaningful connectivity, Africa, led by the African Union and supported by various institutions, is implementing the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020–2030).
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