Highlights from the Inaugural Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference
July 17, 2024
About 600 stakeholders from over 30 countries in Africa and beyond came together from July 8 to 10 at the inaugural Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss education technology for resilient and…
Mastercard Foundation Fund Opens Applications for Agri-Focused Fund
April 15, 2024
The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund, calling for proposals from SMEs in the agriculture sector that can create work opportunities at scale for young women and men, young…
Equity Bank Partners Mastercard to Facilitate Cross Border Money Transfers in Kenya
April 12, 2024
Mastercard and Equity Bank have announced a strategic collaboration that will enable Equity Bank customers to send money safely and securely to 30 countries. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for cross-border financial transactions in…
Mastercard and MTN Partner to Revolutionise the Mobile Money Ecosystem in Africa
March 1, 2024
Summary Mastercard and MTN have partnered to introduce a prepaid virtual card to 13 African markets, including Benin, Nigeria, South Africa, and Rwanda. This card expands international reach for remittance services, and enhanced solutions for…
Mastercard and Carrefour Partner for Exclusive Shopping Discounts
November 14, 2023
Carrefour has teamed up with Mastercard to introduce an enticing 20% discount on purchases made at Carrefour stores using locally issued Mastercard cards. Starting from November 10, 2023, and extending until December 31, 2023, the…
Mastercard and Lipa Later Team Up to Boost Buy Now, Pay Later Solutions in Africa
August 4, 2023
Mastercard has partnered with Lipa Later to provide consumers and merchants with tailored Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions and improved payment capabilities. According to Mastercard, this partnership will accelerate financial inclusion and BNPL solutions…
How Retailers Can Protect Themselves from Data Breaches
November 12, 2015
Retailers have much to consider when running their business, allocating capital towards operational expenses is usually at the top of their list, but emphasis should also be placed on developing and implementing a safety and…
Digital Wallets Are Driving Excitement about Payments Innovation in Kenya
September 29, 2015
According to the MasterCard Innovation Social Listening Study, digital wallets are the main topic of discussion online when it comes to payments innovation in some of the world’s biggest emerging markets. In partnership with PRIME…
MasterCard busts 10 payment myths
August 7, 2015
Sometimes, a convenient payment solution to make your life easier might seem too good to be true, but with the rise of technology it really is possible. For example, electronic payment developments such as contactless…