Articles about MasterCard

AI in Africa to Top $16.5B by 2030: Mastercard Explores Path for Continued Digital Transformation

Mastercard has today released its latest whitepaper, Harnessing the transformative power of AI in Africa, a pan-African study of the continent’s readiness, opportunity and roadmap for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.

Stitch makes second major acquisition

The local fintech firm acquires digital payments company Efficacy, to offer direct card clearing services to the market.

Local fintechs form alliance for in-store payments

The partnership creates value for retailers by offering shopper payment flexibility while driving larger purchases, according to Float.

Digital Payments Economy in Africa Expected to Reach $1.5 Trillion by 2030 According to New Report

Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030.

Mastercard, YES extend partnership to empower SA youth

Mastercard extends its collaboration with the Youth Employment Service (YES) for the third consecutive year, providing young South Africans with essential skills and work experience.

South African SMEs rapidly adopt digital payments

Some 90% of surveyed SA SMEs have adopted digital payments, highlighting the shift to contactless transactions, says Mastercard.

Mentorship, funding on offer for edtech start-ups

The Mastercard Foundation invites local edtech start-ups to apply for the 2025 Edtech Fellowship acceleration programme.

Mastercard Drives Africa’s Gaming Industry Forward With Its Inaugural Esports Summit in Casablanca

Mastercard has solidified its position as a leader in Africa’s rapidly growing gaming industry by hosting the company’s first-ever Africa Esports Summit in Casablanca.

Mastercard, Amazon Payments to digitise MEA merchants

The companies sign a collaboration deal to enable digital payment acceptance across Middle East and Africa.

Safaricom and Mastercard Partner to Expand Remittances and Payment Acceptance to over 636,000 Merchants in Kenya

Safaricom and Mastercard have signed a partnership to accelerate the adoption of payment acceptance and cross-border remittance services in Kenya.

Mastercard, Smile ID automate merchant onboarding

The companies collaborate to streamline the merchant onboarding process for businesses in SA and Africa.

Mastercard, Payment24 target EEMEA's fleet sector

The companies extend their partnership, with the goal to drive security within the fleet and fuel payment industry.