The mobile network operator delivers strong growth, robust cash generation and increased returns in the first half of 2026.
The mobile money Ghana dispute centres on alleged unauthorised use of a local fintech firm's intellectual property.
Mobile money gave East Africa financial access and now the region is building the infrastructure, intelligence and ambition to deliver genuine financial empowerment at scale.
MTN Group Fintech partners Ant International to enhance MoMo with advanced payments, security and commerce capabilities.
Shareholders voted and overwhelmingly approved the company’s acquisition of 80% of shares in the Pay@ Group.
Over $2 trillion flowed through mobile money wallets in 2025, driven by deepening use of the financial services offering, says the GSMA.
The telco reports profit after tax of R27 billion for the year to December, versus a R10.9 billion loss in 2024.
The adoption of stablecoin services by banks and mobile operators could accelerate the usage of the emerging crypto across the continent.
South Africa, which remains Vodacom’s largest market, records growth of 1.4%, reflecting continued pressure in the core mobile business.
Now rivalling word-of-mouth as top purchase driver, social media is shaping African consumers’ buying decisions, says Boston Consulting Group.
The enhanced collaboration introduces the ability for users to top up their MoMo Wallet using debit and credit cards.
Real-time interoperability between mobile money and traditional bank accounts can unlock financial inclusion for 400 million adults across Africa, say Standard Bank execs.
ITWeb TV: Africa’s remittances evolve from bus drivers to digital wallets | Episode #80
In this episode of ITWeb TV, Cornelius Coetzee, country director for Verto South Africa, speaks to Admire Moyo, ITWeb news editor about the evolution of Africa’s cross-border payments landscape. #Remittances #CrossBorderPayments #MobileWallets #ApplePay #GooglePay