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How fintechs and institutions can bridge the usage gap in Sub-Saharan Africa

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By Drisha Kirkman
| Developing Telecoms Verified
Details Drisha Kirkman 12 June 2025 5185 Sub-Saharan Africa Financial Inclusion Digital Financial Services Features Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a paradox in its financial transformation. Mobile network coverage now extends to 84% of the population, yet only 25% are actively connected, leaving a 59% usage gap.
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Mastercard Strengthens Collaboration With Paymentology to Drive Financial Inclusion in South Africa

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By Gabriel Swanepoel, Drisha Kirkman
| Fintech Finance News Verified
Mastercard is deepening its collaboration with Paymentology, a next-generation global issuer processor, to facilitate card issuance for fintech companies in South Africa. This collaboration will support fintechs with the expertise, infrastructure, and rapid go-to-market capabilities needed to navigate the complexities of issuing cards—unlocking new opportunities for financial inclusion and digital transformation.
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Fintech, Education and Community: Boosting Financial Inclusion in South Africa

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By Drisha Kirkman
| Lifestyle and Tech
South Africa faces a stark financial inclusion challenge, deeply intertwined with its socio-economic landscape. Despite the strides made in expanding banking services, 15% of the population remains unbanked and on the margins of the financial system, a shortfall further compounded by a lack of money management skills.
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