Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Opens Applications for Fifth Cohort
August 6, 2025
Visa has announced the opening of applications for the fifth cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator. This program is designed to fast-track the growth of innovative startups across the continent. Applications are open until August…
Visa Launches First African Data Centre in South Africa
July 28, 2025
Visa has opened its first data centre in Africa. The data centre is located in Johannesburg and is part of a 1 billion rand ($57 million) investment in South Africa over the next three years….
Absa and Visa Extend Partnership to Drive Digital Payment Innovation Across Africa
July 23, 2025
Absa and Visa have partnered to accelerate access to secure and inclusive digital payment infrastructure in Africa. Through this partnership, both institutions will be able to scale solutions for small businesses, digital innovation, and financial…
Visa and NSE Launch Blueprint to Transform Retail Investing in Kenya
July 17, 2025
Visa has partnered with the Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) to unveil a report aimed at reshaping Kenya’s retail investment landscape. The report, “Reimagining Retail Investors in Kenya: A technology-Centered Blueprint”, outlines a bold, inclusive…
Visa and Kenya Airways Unveil Co-Branded Travel Cards
July 2, 2025
Visa and Kenya Airways (KQ) have announced a strategic co-brand agreement aimed at enhancing the travel experience for customers and promoting the adoption of digital payments in the aviation industry. According to the agreement, Visa…
Visa Appoints Tareq Muhmood as New CEMEA Regional President
June 20, 2025
Visa has appointed Tareq Muhmood to be its Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). In his new role, he will be responsible for leading operations across more than 86…
Yellow Card and Visa Partner to Push Stablecoin Payments in Emerging Markets
June 20, 2025
Yellow Card announced a partnership with Visa to help drive the next phase of innovation in cross-border payments and financial infrastructure across emerging markets where Yellow Card is licensed to operate. Through this partnership, Visa…
Absa Bank Kenya Unveils Business Credit Card with Visa
June 11, 2025
Absa Bank and Visa have launched the Absa Business Credit Card, aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by improving transactional efficiency and expense tracking across Kenya and beyond. Tailored to suit unique…
Visa and AFRAA Reveal Payment System Gaps Among African Airlines
May 19, 2025
A new study by Visa and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has revealed how passengers pay for their flights. The report also showed how airlines manage those payments behind the scenes. The report is part…