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Grey Adds USD Accounts and Stablecoin Support to Its Cross-Border Business Banking Platform
Fintech & Ecommerce

Grey Adds USD Accounts and Stablecoin Support to Its Cross-Border Business Banking Platform

The African fintech Grey has rolled out USD corporate accounts, bulk payouts to 170+ countries, and USDC stablecoin support — all on a single platform aimed at businesses that find international banking slow and expensive.

26th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 (East Africa Edition)
Events

26th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 (East Africa Edition)

Date: 11 March 2026Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill, Nairobi, KenyaHost: International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA)Event Type: Conference & Awards Ceremony

West Africa Gears Up for Silver Jubilee Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026
News

West Africa Gears Up for Silver Jubilee Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026

Accra, Ghana: As West Africa’s financial sector accelerates its transition into a digital‑first era, industry leaders, policymakers, innovators and technology strategists are preparing to gather for the landmark 25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 on 25 February 2026 in Accra.

Visa Insights Reveal Christmas Spending in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grows 45%
News

Visa Insights Reveal Christmas Spending in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grows 45%

Travel to popular destinations such as France, China, Morocco, and the USA increased by ~85% among Visa premium cardholders, holiday shopping on luxury apparel and jewelry rose over 55%, and inbound travel spend increased by ~75%.

Invest Africa Convenes The Africa Debate 2026 to Redefine Partnership in a Changing World
Finance & Economics

Invest Africa Convenes The Africa Debate 2026 to Redefine Partnership in a Changing World

The Africa Debate 2026 will provide a platform for this essential, era-defining discussion, convening leaders to explore how Africa and its partners can build more balanced, resilient and sustainable models of cooperation.

Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026
Events

Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026

As Africa’s hospitality sector continues to attract growing international attention and capital, FHS Africa provides a platform for high-level discussion on investment, development, destination strategy and operational performance

Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks Partner to Launch Operator-as-a-Service Platform Across Africa
Science & Technology

Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks Partner to Launch Operator-as-a-Service Platform Across Africa

Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks present a new Operator-as-a-Service platform that combines fibre, satellite, and wireless networks with AI-driven management tools, aiming to streamline network operations across Africa

Flutterwave Adds Stablecoin Wallets as African Merchants Accelerate Digital Dollar Adoption
News

Flutterwave Adds Stablecoin Wallets as African Merchants Accelerate Digital Dollar Adoption

Flutterwave has expanded its payments platform with embedded stablecoin wallets, reflecting the growing role of blockchain-based dollars in African commerce and cross-border payments.

17th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) & 20th Anniversary of the Union
Events

17th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) & 20th Anniversary of the Union

This high-level meeting will provide an opportunity to examine in depth the major issues shaping the future of African broadcasting

Akurateco and Payaza Partner to Streamline Payment Orchestration Across African Markets
News

Akurateco and Payaza Partner to Streamline Payment Orchestration Across African Markets

Akurateco and Payaza have entered a strategic partnership to enhance payment acceptance and orchestration capabilities across Africa while maintaining access to global payment corridors.

Scottish Africa Business Association Publishes 2025 Annual Report
News

Scottish Africa Business Association Publishes 2025 Annual Report

The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) has published its Annual Report for 2025, outlining a year of organisational growth, increased member engagement, and expanded activity across Scotland, London, and several African markets. The report highlights SABA’s work in supporting market access, advisory services, trade missions, and stakeholder engagement.

5th Canada-Africa Business Conference to Welcome Leaders to Namibia
Events

5th Canada-Africa Business Conference to Welcome Leaders to Namibia

The 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference, convened by The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, will take place on February 5, 2026, in Windhoek, positioning Namibia at the centre of high-level Canada–Africa trade and investment engagement

OPEC Fund Strengthens Partnership With African Development Bank Group During Official Mission to Côte d’Ivoire
Finance & Economics

OPEC Fund Strengthens Partnership With African Development Bank Group During Official Mission to Côte d’Ivoire

The OPEC Fund and the AfDB have partnered for nearly five decades, supporting some 120 projects across energy, transport, agriculture, water, health, education and financial sectors with US$1.5 billion in co-financing

25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026
Events

25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026

25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 Silver Jubilee Edition Next-Gen Finance West Africa: Resilient, Scalable & Customer-Centric Accra, Ghana | 25th February 2026

Libya Energy Summit 2026 Secures Top Legal and Advisory Leaders as Country Pursues New Hydrocarbon Growth
Finance & Economics

Libya Energy Summit 2026 Secures Top Legal and Advisory Leaders as Country Pursues New Hydrocarbon Growth

Libya’s drive to modernize its oil and gas sector and attract fresh international investment is taking center stage at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, which has confirmed the participation of senior legal, advisory and energy-sector figures.

Flutterwave Acquires Mono in Rare African Paytech Integration
News

Flutterwave Acquires Mono in Rare African Paytech Integration

Flutterwave’s acquisition of Nigeria’s open-banking startup Mono marks a rare African fintech exit and creates one of the continent’s most comprehensive payment-and-data platforms.

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